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 2019
Meta AnalysisYoga for menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
To assess the overall effect size of the impact of yoga on menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea. ⋯ Yoga is an effective intervention for alleviating menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2018
Methodological and reporting quality evaluation of systematic reviews on acupuncture in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A systematic review.
To evaluate the methodological and reporting quality of systematic reviews (SRs) on acupuncture treatment for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). ⋯ There were many deficiencies in the methodological and reporting quality of SRs assessing acupuncture in women with PCOS.
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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 · 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.