Irish journal of medical science
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Proposing a novel care program: reminiscence therapy involved care for anxiety, depression, and quality of life in postoperative cervical cancer patients.
Reminiscence therapy (RT) relieves mental disorders and improves quality of life (QoL) in some cancer survivors, but in postoperative cervical cancer patients, its effect is unclear. This study aimed to assess the impact of reminiscence therapy involved care (RTIC) and usual care (UC) on anxiety, depression, QoL, and survival in postoperative cervical cancer patients. ⋯ RTIC reduces anxiety (partly) and depression and improves QoL in postoperative cervical cancer patients, especially in old patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
An online pilates exercise program is effective on proprioception and core muscle endurance in a randomized controlled trial.
Proprioception is important for stability of body segments, postural control, and functionality. However, there are no studies in literature showing effects of online Pilates exercises that create proprioceptive inputs on vertebra on trunk proprioception. ⋯ We revealed that online Pilates exercises performed at mat level for 6 weeks in healthy individuals had positive effects on trunk proprioception and core muscle endurance with this study. Contribution of Pilates exercises to development of both muscular endurance and proprioceptive senses, even if performed at a distance, is important.