Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialHigh frequency TENS as a complement for pain relief in postoperative transition from epidural to general analgesia after pancreatic resection.
This study investigated the effect of high frequency transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) as a pain relieving complementary therapy at the transition from epidural (EDA) to general analgesia after pancreatic surgery by horizontal, abdominal incision. ⋯ This study did not find support to reject use of high frequency TENS as complement during transition from EDA to general analgesia after major abdominal surgery with horizontal incision.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of lavender aromatherapy on pain following needle insertion into a fistula in hemodialysis patients.
This study sought to determine the effects of lavender aromatherapy on pain following needle insertion into a fistula in patients undergoing hemodialysis. ⋯ Lavender aromatherapy may be an effective technique to reduce pain following needle insertion into a fistula in hemodialysis patients.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of music on physiological and behavioral responses of premature infants: a randomized controlled trial.
Despite persuasive theories about the beneficial effects of music and singing in developmental care for premature infants, few small studies are available in this regard. We conducted this study to investigate the physiological and behavioral responses of premature infants to recorded lullaby music and silence. ⋯ Our findings did not support the beneficial effects of music for premature infants. However, music is a noninvasive, non-pharmaceutical, and relatively low-cost intervention that can be implemented at infants' bedside. Thus further research is warranted to determine whether the effects noted in previous studies can be consistently replicated in diverse settings and with diverse groups of preterm infants.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyIs reflexology as effective as aromatherapy massage for symptom relief in an adult outpatient oncology population?
To test whether reflexology was inferior to aromatherapy massage for ameliorating self-selected problems or concerns. ⋯ 115 subjects (58 aromatherapy massage, 57 reflexology) recruited. Reflexology was found to be no less effective than aromatherapy massage for MYCaW first concerns (p = 0.046). There was no statistical difference between groups for MYCaW second concerns or overall well-being scores, proportions of patients gaining clinical benefit, VAS scores over time (p = 0.489) or between groups (p = 0.408) or in the written responses.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparing the effects of ice massage and acupressure on labor pain reduction.
Childbirth is arguably one of the most painful experiences women undergo during their lives. This study aimed to compare the effects of ice massage, acupressure and placebo in reducing the intensity of labor pain in pregnant women from selected hospitals in Tehran, Iran. ⋯ Ice massage and acupressure techniques reduced pain during labor. However, ice massage provided more persistent pain relief. Due to high levels of pain intensity and increased pain experienced by the women during the active phase of labor, it is suggested that repeating these techniques during the first stage of labor could be an effective, accessible, cost-effective and non-invasive technique to help reduce the intensity of labor pain.