Journal of clinical nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of music on physiological responses and sedation scores in sedated, mechanically ventilated patients.
A pilot study designed as future randomised controlled trial was carried out to determine the effects of music on physiological responses and sedation scores in sedated, mechanically ventilated patients. ⋯ For the sedated, mechanically ventilated ICU patient, the benefit of music may lie in the associated (deeper) level of sedation that is achieved, which in turn may make the patient less susceptible to stress and anxiety.
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Controlled Clinical Trial
Effects of relaxation training on sleep quality and fatigue in patients with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation training on sleep quality and fatigue in Turkish women with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy. ⋯ Progressive muscle relaxation training given by a nurse can improve sleep quality and fatigue in patients with breast cancer. It is important to start relaxation training just before chemotherapy to decrease the frequency and severity of sleep problems and symptoms such as fatigue during chemotherapy.
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Clinical Trial
Pivotal moments and changes in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music for patients with depression.
To explore pivotal moments and changes during the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music from the perspective of patients with depression. ⋯ Patients with depression particularly need comfort and caring. It is important that nurses offer interventions as adjuvants to medication. This study supports the feasibility of incorporating the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music into the nursing management of patients with depression. Future studies are suggested to examine the interactive process of music stimulus and the multidimensional nature of imagery.
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The aim of this study is to describe and compare three statistical methods to allow for therapist effects in individually randomised controlled trials. ⋯ We recommend that researchers should be aware of any potential clustering, by health professional, in their randomised controlled trial and use appropriate methods to account for this clustering in the statistical analysis of the data.