Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of reflexology on anxiety and sleep of informal cancer caregiver: Randomized controlled trial.
The study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the short-term effect of foot reflexology on sleep and anxiety of informal caregivers. ⋯ Foot reflexology was found as an effective intervention to reduce anxiety and improve the quality of sleep of informal cancer caregivers. The effect of placebo on reducing the anxiety of informal caregivers was found, but it wasn't as effective as reflexology.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of hand massage on pain and anxiety in patients after liver transplantation: A randomised controlled trial.
This study aimed to determine the effects of hand massage on postoperative pain, and anxiety levels in liver transplant patients. ⋯ The hand massage applied to liver transplant patients positively affected and decreased the severity of pain, and anxiety levels.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2020
Efficacy of acupressure for chronic low back pain: A systematic review.
Establish the utility of acupressure for chronic low back pain (CLBP). ⋯ Acupressure is a feasible, effective, safe, low cost nonpharmacologic method to treat CLBP.
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A new kind of Pneumonia caused by new corona virus has been widespread in China since winter of 2019. No effective treatment for this disease was verified, so the morbidity and mortality rate were supposed higher than flu. The Traditional Chinese Medicine is widely used in clinical practice in China, but many other countries of the world to deal with diseases that remain clinically challenging.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2020
Meta AnalysisThe effects of preoperative guided imagery interventions on preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain: A meta-analysis.
Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain are common problems in patients undergoing surgery. The aim of this study is to analyse the effect of using guided imagery prior to surgery in adults and children to reduce preoperative anxiety and acute postoperative pain, compared with conventional preoperative nursing care. ⋯ Guided imagery preoperatively is an effective, easy and low-cost intervention.