Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of diluted lavender oil inhalation on pain development during vascular access among patients undergoing haemodialysis.
The present study was conducted as a randomised controlled design in order to evaluate the effect of lavender oil inhalation on pain development during vascular access among patients undergoing haemodialysis. ⋯ It was observed that applying lavender oil inhalation to patients undergoing haemodialysis did decrease pain level experienced by patients during vascular access and caused no negative effects.
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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 · 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 · 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.
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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.