Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality. ⋯ A total of 23 literature analyses showed that aromatherapy is effective in improving quality of sleep, and the massage method is more effective in improving quality of sleep than the inhalation method. A meta-ANOVA showed that the aromatherapy intervention affected the high heterogeneity of the effect size. Thus, future research with stricter control in methods and experimental procedures is necessary.
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Review Meta Analysis
[Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacologic Interventions in Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis].
This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic interventions in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). ⋯ Although these results provide little evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture, massage, and foot bath in the treatment of CIPN, they suggest that these interventions can reduce CIPN symptoms in patients with cancer. However, the findings of this study should be interpreted with caution as there is a relative lack of data in this field, and additional well-designed studies are needed. PROSPERO registration: CRD42017076278.
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Meta Analysis
[Effects of dignity interventions on psychosocial and existential distress in terminally ill patients: a meta-analysis].
This study was done to evaluate the effects of dignity interventions on depression, anxiety and meaning of life in terminally ill patients. ⋯ Results support findings that dignity interventions can assist terminal ill patients in reducing emotional distress and improving meaning of life. Further well-designed dignity studies will lead to better understanding of the effects of treatments on spiritual well-being.
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Review Meta Analysis
Effects of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep and pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep and pain. ⋯ This meta-analysis indicates that foot reflexology is a useful nursing intervention to relieve fatigue and to promote sleep. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology on outcome variables other than fatigue, sleep and pain.