Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil on pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
Osteoarthritis of the knee is the most common chronic joint disease that involves middle aged and elderly people. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil on pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. ⋯ Aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil was found effective in relieving pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. However, further studies are needed to confirm findings of this study.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of aromatherapy with lavender essence on severity of labor pain and duration of labor in primiparous women.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Lavender essence inhalation on severity of labor pain and duration of labor. ⋯ Lavender essence aromatherapy may be an effective therapeutic option for pain management for women in labor.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of foot reflexology applied to women aged between 40 and 60 on vasomotor complaints and quality of life.
This study aims to identify the effects of foot reflexology applied to women on their vasomotor complaints and quality of life. ⋯ Results showed that reflexology might be effective in decreasing vasomotor problems and increasing quality of life in women in the menopausal period.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialMassage as adjuvant therapy in the management of post-cesarean pain and anxiety: A randomized clinical trial.
The present study was conducted to determine the effect of massage on post-cesarean pain and anxiety. ⋯ As an effective nursing intervention presenting no side-effects, hand and foot massage can be helpful in the management of postoperative pain and stress.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of foot reflexology and back massage on hemodialysis patients' fatigue and sleep quality.
The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of foot reflexology and back massage on optimizing the sleep quality and reducing the fatigue of hemodialysis patients. ⋯ Foot reflexology and back massage were shown to improve the sleep quality and reduce the fatigue of hemodialysis patients. Compared to back massage, foot reflexology was determined to be more effective.