Case report, 2024
Can learning to notice sensory changes help women with PMDD manage their symptoms?
In one hospitalized woman with PMDD, occupational therapy that taught her to notice sensory changes helped her feel more in control and do more daily activities.
What they did
Doctors described one woman who was hospitalized for worsening PMDD and received occupational therapy aimed at helping her notice and manage how her senses responded to her surroundings.
What they found
After receiving the therapy, the woman reported increased awareness of her difficulties and improved ability to manage and participate in daily activities.
What it means for you
Sensory awareness and self-management may help women with PMDD cope better. However, much more research is needed to understand whether this helps other women.
About the study
- Original title
- Case Study: Awareness of Sensory Regulation as an Intervention Tool for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Authors
- Noa Karasik, Naor Demeter
- Journal
- The Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Case report
- What was tested
- Occupational therapy focused on sensory modulation and coping strategies
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.55134/7xcbazxk
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