Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of reflexology on anxiety and sleep of informal cancer caregiver: Randomized controlled trial.
The study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the short-term effect of foot reflexology on sleep and anxiety of informal caregivers. ⋯ Foot reflexology was found as an effective intervention to reduce anxiety and improve the quality of sleep of informal cancer caregivers. The effect of placebo on reducing the anxiety of informal caregivers was found, but it wasn't as effective as reflexology.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialRespiratory rehabilitation in elderly patients with COVID-19: A randomized controlled study.
Different degrees of disorders are reported in respiratory function, physical function and psychological function in patients with corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), especially in elderly patients. With the experience of improved and discharged COVID-19 patients, timely respiratory rehabilitation intervention may improve prognosis, maximize functional preservation and improve quality of life (QoL), but there lacks of studies worldwide exploring the outcome of this intervention. ⋯ Six-week respiratory rehabilitation can improve respiratory function, QoL and anxiety of elderly patients with COVID-19, but it has little significant improvement on depression in the elderly.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of progressive muscle relaxation on anxiety and sleep quality in patients with COVID-19.
Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19) will experience high levels of anxiety and low sleep quality due to isolation treatment. Some sleep-improving drugs may inhibit the respiratory system and worsen the condition. Prolonged bedside instruction may increase the risk of medical infections. ⋯ Progressive muscle relaxation as an auxiliary method can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality in patients with COVID-19.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of hand massage on pain and anxiety in patients after liver transplantation: A randomised controlled trial.
This study aimed to determine the effects of hand massage on postoperative pain, and anxiety levels in liver transplant patients. ⋯ The hand massage applied to liver transplant patients positively affected and decreased the severity of pain, and anxiety levels.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of foot reflexology on back pain after coronary angiography: A randomized controlled trial.
Back pain is among the most common complaints of patients during the first hours after coronary angiography (CA), i.e. when they are restricted to complete bed rest. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology on back pain after CA. ⋯ Foot reflexology is effective in significantly reducing back pain after CA.