Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of geranium aroma on anxiety among patients with acute myocardial infarction: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial.
The is study examined the effects of geranium aroma on anxiety among patients with AMI. ⋯ Inhalation aromatherapy with geranium essential oil is recommended as an easy-to-use, intervention to reduce anxiety among patients with AMI.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2017
Comparative StudyComparison of pediatric self reports and parent proxy reports utilizing PROMIS: Results from a chiropractic practice-based research network.
To measure the cross-informant variant of pediatric quality of life (QoL) based on self-reports and parent proxy measures. ⋯ Parents tend to over-estimate their child's QoL based on measures of anxiety, depression, fatigue, peer-relationships and pain interference.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2017
Nurses' knowledge, clinical practice and attitude towards unconventional medicine: Implications for intercultural healthcare.
The aim of this hospital-based, cross-sectional study was to examine nurses' knowledge, personal and professional practices and attitude towards complementary and alternative medical therapies in urban Ghana. ⋯ Despite the overall positive attitude towards CAM therapies, Ghanaian nurses do not perceive themselves to have sufficient knowledge of CAM. Integrating CAM education into the nurses' training curriculum can improve CAM knowledge and professional practice among nurses, and in turn, enhance evidence-based patient care within the framework of intercultural healthcare system in Ghana.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2017
Evaluation of New Zealand osteopathy patients experiences of their treatment.
To investigate the experiences of patients seeking osteopathy treatment in New Zealand; and to describe their perceptions of osteopathic treatment. ⋯ This is the first study to report on New Zealand osteopathy patient's experience of their treatment. The sensations and emotions experienced are largely consistent with previous Australian research. Predominantly positive perceptions of osteopathic treatment were reported. The current study provides some evidence of the construct validity of the PPM-O in a New Zealand patient population.