International journal of nursing studies
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Review Meta Analysis
The effectiveness of aromatherapy on preoperative anxiety in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Preoperative anxiety is very common in adults awaiting all types of surgical procedures, which can interfere with the start and completion of surgery and increase the risk of postoperative complications. In this context, many researchers and clinical practitioners have attempted to use aromatherapy to help adults reduce preoperative anxiety. ⋯ Aromatherapy is an effective intervention for reducing preoperative anxiety in adults. Short-length aromatherapy inhalation seems to be more worthy of being recommended in clinical settings. More well-designed randomized controlled trials containing a wider range of surgical types and participants from more countries are needed to verify our findings before we can make strong recommendations.
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Review Meta Analysis
Effectiveness of Tai Chi on quality of life, depressive symptoms and physical function among community-dwelling older adults with chronic disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
With a rapid increase in aging population and prevalence of chronic diseases worldwide, older adults are seen facing more physical and psychological burdens, affecting their quality of life (QoL). Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese mind-body physical activity, appeals to many older adults and has been extensively studied. However, the effectiveness of Tai Chi on QoL, depressive symptoms and physical function on community-dwelling older adults remains vague. ⋯ Tai Chi was found to have favourable effects on QoL and depressive symptoms of older adults with chronic disease which can act as a complement to disease management. However, future research can be improved to explore theoretical framework and include high-quality studies with larger sample sizes.