Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Jan 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the analgesic effect of oral sucrose and/or music in preterm neonates: A double-blind randomized clinical trial.
To compare the analgesic effects of sucrose, music, and their combination on venipuncture's pain in preterm neonates. ⋯ Music could relief pain 30 s after the venipuncture completion but not during the venipuncture. A more prolonged period of playing music is recommended to evaluate the analgesic effects of music in preterm neonates in future studies.
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Complement Ther Med · Jan 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of foot reflexology on constipation and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. A randomized controlled trial.
Constipation is a major problem in most patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of foot reflexology on constipation and quality of life in patients with MS. ⋯ The results of this study showed that foot reflexology, as an effective intervention can be useful in management of constipation in patients with MS. Therefore, this intervention can be applied as a safe method for the decrease of constipation in MS patients.