Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2019
Letter Randomized Controlled TrialThe impact of self-administered acupressure on sleep quality and fatigue among patients with migraine: A randomized controlled trial.
Poor sleep and fatigue are among the most common complaints of patients with migraine. These problems can lead to different negative consequences such as headaches. This study aimed to examine the impacts of self-administered acupressure on sleep quality and fatigue among patients with migraine. ⋯ As a noninvasive non-pharmacological therapy, acupressure can significantly reduce fatigue among patients with migraine.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialGua Sha therapy for chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.
To test the efficacy of Gua Sha therapy in patients with chronic low back pain. ⋯ Gua Sha appears to be an acceptable, safe, and effective treatment for patients with chronic low back pain. Further rigorous studies are needed to confirm and extend these results.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of inhalation aromatherapy with rose essential oil on the anxiety of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Anxiety is one of the most common responses of patients awaiting coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery to stressful conditions before surgery. This study is intended to examine the effect of inhalation aromatherapy with rose essential oil on the anxiety of patients undergoing CABG surgery. ⋯ Our results revealed that inhalation aromatherapy with rose essential oil could not significantly reduce anxiety in CABG patients. Future research with larger sample sizes and using different concentrations of rose essential oil are needed to achieve more definitive conclusions.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialShort-term effects of connective tissue manipulation in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of connective tissue manipulation (CTM) for relieving menstrual pain and symptoms in primary dysmenorrhea (PD). ⋯ CTM seems to be an effective approach in the short-term in PD.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of guided imagery on anxiety, depression and vital signs in patients on hemodialysis.
Patients on hemodialysis experience anxiety and depression. This study aimed to investigate the effect of guided imagery on anxiety, depression, and vital signs in patients on hemodialysis. ⋯ Nurses are suggested to use guided imagery along with other interventions for the management of anxiety and depression. It can alleviate adverse psychological responses among patients on hemodialysis.