Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension in cardiac surgical patients: a pilot study.
To assess the role of massage therapy in the cardiac surgery postoperative period. Specific aims included determining the difference in pain, anxiety, tension, and satisfaction scores of patients before and after massage compared with patients who received standard care. ⋯ This pilot study showed that massage can be successfully incorporated into a busy cardiac surgical practice. These results suggest that massage may be an important therapy to consider for inclusion in the management of postoperative recovery of cardiovascular surgical patients.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension after cardiac surgery: a randomized study.
Integrative therapies such as massage have gained support as interventions that improve the overall patient experience during hospitalization. Cardiac surgery patients undergo long procedures and commonly have postoperative back and shoulder pain, anxiety, and tension. Given the promising effects of massage therapy for alleviation of pain, tension, and anxiety, we studied the efficacy and feasibility of massage therapy delivered in the postoperative cardiovascular surgery setting. ⋯ Patients receiving massage therapy had significantly decreased pain, anxiety, and tension. Patients were highly satisfied with the intervention, and no major barriers to implementing massage therapy were identified. Massage therapy may be an important component of the healing experience for patients after cardiovascular surgery.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2010
Clinical TrialEffects of yoga on the quality of life in cancer patients.
This study sought to investigate the effects of yoga on the quality of life in patients with breast cancer. ⋯ It can be concluded that yoga is valuable in helping to achieve relaxation and diminish stress, helps cancer patients perform daily and routine activities, and increases the quality of life in cancer patients. This result was positively reflected in patients satisfaction with the yoga program.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2010
Controlled Clinical TrialEffects of SP6 acupressure on pain and menstrual distress in young women with dysmenorrhea.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupressure in reducing the pain level and menstrual distress resulting from dysmenorrhea. ⋯ SP6 acupressure has an immediate pain-relieving effect for dysmenorrhea. Moreover, acupressure applied to the SP6 acupoint for 3 consecutive months was effective in relieving both the pain and menstrual distress level resulting from dysmenorrhea.