Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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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.
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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 · May 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEvaluating efficacy and feasibility of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for postoperative pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized pilot trial.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been applied for pain relief after surgical procedures. This study evaluated whether TENS after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), in addition to opioid administration, decreased postoperative pain and pain medication use. ⋯ A larger, well-powered clinical trial is indicated to evaluate the effects of TENS for pain control after a VATS procedure. Clinical Trial No.: NCT01046695.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEvaluating the efficacy of lavender aromatherapy on peripheral venous cannulation pain and anxiety: A prospective, randomized study.
This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of lavender aromatherapy on pain, anxiety, and level of satisfaction associated with the peripheral venous cannulation (PVC) in patients undergoing surgery. ⋯ Lavender aromatherapy had beneficial effects on PVC pain, anxiety, and satisfaction level of patients undergoing surgery.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2016
Horseback riding therapy in addition to conventional rehabilitation program decreases spasticity in children with cerebral palsy: A small sample study.
To evaluate the short-term effects of horseback riding therapy in addition to a conventional rehabilitation program in children with cerebral palsy. ⋯ In these children, horseback riding therapy in addition to conventional rehabilitation resulted in significant improvement in adductor spasticity on short-term follow-up.