Research

In addition to our educational programs we offer consultancy services in complementary therapy research. Our principal, Dr Jackie James DHealth Science has completed a Professional Doctorate programme at the University of Portsmouth, looking at the quality of reflexology intervention reporting. She has published two studies and had her reflexology guidance for study authors published on the EQUATOR network. a Do get in touch if you would like to have a chat with Jackie; Jackie@calminginfluences.com

Studies

James, J., Costello, J., & Drahota, A. (2024). A benchmark for the quality of reflexology intervention reporting using the template for intervention description and replication (TIDieR) checklist: A systematic review. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 71, 102391. Please click here to read the study.

James, J., Drahota, A. K., Costello, J. T., Edwards-Price, S., Smith, T., McAuley, A., Scott, B. E., Dimitrakoulas, S., Edwards, M., Kelly, D., Wayte, D. L., & Porritt, A. F. (2024). Reflexology specific guidance for using the template for the intervention description and replication (TIDieR): A delphi study. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 72. Please click here to read the study.

EQUATOR Registration

Both the reflexology guidance for intervention reporting and the benchmark for the quality of reflexology intervention reporting have been accepted onto the EQUATOR network repository. The record is available here.

Conference Presentations

James, J. (2023, August 4). How well are reflexology intervention studies documented: A systematic review [Paper presentation]. Research Council for Complementary Medicine (RCCM) Conference, London. Please click here.

James, J. (2024, September 13). Reflexology Specific Guidance for using the Template for the Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR): a Delphi study [Paper presentation]. Research Council for Complementary Medicine (RCCM) Conference, London. Please click here.

Presenting in Geneva

Jackie was really pleased to have attended a reflexology workshop and presented on the Integrative Nursing Education Series (INES), on behalf of Anita Lunde, Denmark at the event below in Geneva in May, arranged by the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare. 28th May 2024. Geneva.

Thank you Dr. Tsay for the invitation.