Explore : the journal of science and healing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Electroacupuncture Administered 24hours Prior to Surgery on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Pain in Patients Undergoing Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Feasibility Study.
Our study aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of preoperative electroacupuncture (EA), delivered 24hours before surgery, on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and postoperative pain in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. ⋯ It is feasible and safe to deliver one-session EA treatment within 24hours preoperatively to preempt postoperative pain. One-session preoperative EA may also accelerate motility of the gastrointestinal track. Properly powered studies are needed to further test the effectiveness of preoperative EA on PONV.
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Stress and burnout have been shown to be a concern among mental health professionals in several countries including Singapore, and can affect quality of care and staff turnover. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness program in increasing mindfulness and compassion, and reducing stress and burnout, among mental health professionals in Singapore. ⋯ Results suggest that mindfulness training was effective in reducing stress and improving mindfulness and compassion, but not decreasing burnout, for this group of mental health professionals in Singapore. Future experimental research with larger samples is warranted to validate the findings of the present study.