Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialReiki therapy for postoperative oral pain in pediatric patients: pilot data from a double-blind, randomized clinical trial.
To examine the effects of Reiki as an adjuvant therapy to opioid therapy for postoperative pain control in pediatric patients. ⋯ Our study provides a successful example of a blinding procedure for Reiki therapy among children in the perioperative period. This study does not support the effectiveness of Reiki as an adjuvant therapy to opioid therapy for postoperative pain control in pediatric patients.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialHigh frequency TENS as a complement for pain relief in postoperative transition from epidural to general analgesia after pancreatic resection.
This study investigated the effect of high frequency transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) as a pain relieving complementary therapy at the transition from epidural (EDA) to general analgesia after pancreatic surgery by horizontal, abdominal incision. ⋯ This study did not find support to reject use of high frequency TENS as complement during transition from EDA to general analgesia after major abdominal surgery with horizontal incision.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of lavender aromatherapy on pain following needle insertion into a fistula in hemodialysis patients.
This study sought to determine the effects of lavender aromatherapy on pain following needle insertion into a fistula in patients undergoing hemodialysis. ⋯ Lavender aromatherapy may be an effective technique to reduce pain following needle insertion into a fistula in hemodialysis patients.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2014
Butterbur extract: prophylactic treatment for childhood migraines.
The incidence of migraine headaches in childhood is increasing. Migraines are often difficult to diagnose in pediatrics and even more difficult to treat and prevent. ⋯ For those patients and parents who are interested in alternative therapies and natural remedies for preventive treatment of pediatric migraines, butterbur extract derived from the butterbur plant, Petasites hybridus, has emerged as a promising treatment. This paper discusses the impact of migraines among pediatric patients, the rationale for the preventative treatment of pediatric migraines, the current therapies and the relevance of butterbur extract as a prophylactic treatment for migraines in this patient population.