Forschende Komplementärmedizin = Research in complementary medicine
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Forsch Komplementmed · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial[Laser needle acupuncture in women with dysmenorrhoea: a randomised controlled double blind pilot trial].
Dysmenorrhoea is a common gynaecological disorder.It is treated symptomatically if it is not caused by any underlying disease. Acupuncture is successfully used for menstrual disorders but is associated with certain side effects such as pain. Laser needle acupuncture is a new, non-invasive procedure that might mimic the effects of acupuncture. ⋯ We could not find a significant advantage of laser needle acupuncture compared to placebo laser needle acupuncture treatment. Further investigations are recommended because laser needle treatment is non-invasive and allows double blind acupuncture studies.
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Forsch Komplementmed · Feb 2009
Controlled Clinical Trial[Art therapy for cancer patients in outpatient care. Psychological distress and coping of the participants].
Various types of art therapy increasingly gain importance in psycho-oncology. The aim of this article is to determine whether art therapy may help decrease psychological distress and increase coping skills in cancer patients. ⋯ The level of psychological distress among cancer patients in outpatient care is above average. This underlines the need for psycho-oncological aftercare services. Art therapy interventions can make an important contribution to the psychological well-being of cancer patients.