Journal of evaluation in clinical practice
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Review
Routine outcome monitoring and feedback on physical or mental health status: evidence and theory.
Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM) is an important quality tool for measuring outcome of treatment in health care. The objective of this article is to summarize the evidence base that supports the provision of feedback on ROM results to (mental) health care professionals and patients. Also, some relevant theoretical aspects are considered. ⋯ ROM appears especially effective for the monitoring of patients who are not doing well in therapy. Further research into this topic and the clinical-and cost-effectiveness of ROM is recommended, especially in mental health care for both adults and children. Also, more theory-driven research is needed with relevant conceptualizations such as Feedback Intervention Theory, Therapeutic Assessment.
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The objective of this review is to systematically review the evidence for the effectiveness of aromatherapy in the treatment of high blood pressure. ⋯ The existing trial evidence does not show convincingly that aromatherapy is effective for hypertension. Future studies should be of high quality with a particular emphasis on designing an adequate control intervention.
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The objective of this review is to systematically review the evidence for the effectiveness of aromatherapy in the treatment of high blood pressure. ⋯ The existing trial evidence does not show convincingly that aromatherapy is effective for hypertension. Future studies should be of high quality with a particular emphasis on designing an adequate control intervention.