Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of auricular acupressure on nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy among breast cancer patients.
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of auricular acupressure in relieving nausea and vomiting among the women who received chemotherapy. ⋯ It is suggested that nurses use this pressure technique as a complementary treatment, non - pharmacological, inexpensive, non-invasive approach for the relief of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialMassage as adjuvant therapy in the management of post-cesarean pain and anxiety: A randomized clinical trial.
The present study was conducted to determine the effect of massage on post-cesarean pain and anxiety. ⋯ As an effective nursing intervention presenting no side-effects, hand and foot massage can be helpful in the management of postoperative pain and stress.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of rehabilitation with Tai Ji Quan in an Italian cohort of patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, muscle tenderness leading to disability, impaired quality of life (QoL), fatigue and it is accompanied by sleep disorders and psychological distress. Mind body therapies (MBT), such as Tai Ji Quan (TJQ), use different techniques to facilitate the ability of the mind to influence disease characteristics and symptoms. Some studies showed that TJQ, in patients with rheumatic diseases, particularly FMS, improved QoL, disability and psychological distress. ⋯ In FMS patients TJQ, if performed by an expert physiotherapist, should be regarded as an effective rehabilitation method.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of foot reflexology applied to women aged between 40 and 60 on vasomotor complaints and quality of life.
This study aims to identify the effects of foot reflexology applied to women on their vasomotor complaints and quality of life. ⋯ Results showed that reflexology might be effective in decreasing vasomotor problems and increasing quality of life in women in the menopausal period.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of foot reflexology and back massage on hemodialysis patients' fatigue and sleep quality.
The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of foot reflexology and back massage on optimizing the sleep quality and reducing the fatigue of hemodialysis patients. ⋯ Foot reflexology and back massage were shown to improve the sleep quality and reduce the fatigue of hemodialysis patients. Compared to back massage, foot reflexology was determined to be more effective.