Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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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 · 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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A new kind of Pneumonia caused by new corona virus has been widespread in China since winter of 2019. No effective treatment for this disease was verified, so the morbidity and mortality rate were supposed higher than flu. The Traditional Chinese Medicine is widely used in clinical practice in China, but many other countries of the world to deal with diseases that remain clinically challenging.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2020
Meta AnalysisBenefits and harms of ginseng supplementation on liver function? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Existing evidence on the possible effects of ginseng on liver function has not been fully established. Therefore, the present review was undertaken to evaluate the overall effects of ginseng supplementation on liver enzymes in adults. ⋯ Ginseng appears to have neither hepatoprotective nor hepatotoxic effects in conventional doses and duration. It is noteworthy that this seems applicable only for individuals with healthy liver function. Further largescale studies are warranted to confirm present findings.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2020
A systematic review association of reflexology in managing symptoms and side effects of breast cancer treatment.
Reflexology is one of complementary approaches most used by patients with breast cancer. The purpose of this article was to evaluate the effects of reflexology on managing symptoms and side effects of breast cancer treatment. ⋯ enough high-level evidence has not been reported to confirm the effectiveness of reflexology on breast cancer symptom management.