Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2020
Meta AnalysisThe effects of preoperative guided imagery interventions on preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain: A meta-analysis.
Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain are common problems in patients undergoing surgery. The aim of this study is to analyse the effect of using guided imagery prior to surgery in adults and children to reduce preoperative anxiety and acute postoperative pain, compared with conventional preoperative nursing care. ⋯ Guided imagery preoperatively is an effective, easy and low-cost intervention.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2018
Review Meta AnalysisCupping therapy for treating ankylosing spondylitis: The evidence from systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cupping therapy has been widely used in Eastern Asia, the Middle East, or Central and North Europe to manage the symptom of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The aim of this systematic review was to review data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of cupping therapy for treating patients with AS. ⋯ Taken together, only weak evidence supported the hypothesis that cupping therapy had potential benefits for patients with AS.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2018
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of Gua Sha therapy on perimenopausal syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
In East Asia, Gua Sha therapy is widely used in patients with perimenopausal syndrome. The goal of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of Gua Sha therapy for the treatment of patients with perimenopausal syndrome. ⋯ Preliminary evidence supported the hypothesis that Gua Sha therapy effectively improved the treatment efficacy in patients with perimenopausal syndrome. Additional studies will be required to elucidate optimal frequency and dosage of Gua Sha.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2017
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of motor imagery on walking function and balance in patients after stroke: A quantitative synthesis of randomized controlled trials.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of motor imagery (MI) on walking function and balance in patients after stroke. ⋯ MI appears to be a beneficial intervention for stroke rehabilitation. Nonetheless, existing evidence regarding the effects of MI in patients after stroke remains inconclusive because of significantly statistical heterogeneity and methodological flaws identified in the included studies. More large-scale and rigorously designed RCTs in future research with sufficient follow-up periods are needed to provide more reliable evidence on the effects of MI in post-stroke patients.