Irish journal of medical science
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effectiveness of dual task exercise training on balance, mobility, physical performance, and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.
Most activities of daily living require more than one activity, including motor-motor or motor-cognitive task. Few studies have investigated the effects of dual-task training in children with cerebral palsy (CP). ⋯ The results of this randomized controlled trial highlighted the advantage of dual-task training on balance, physical performance, and quality of life in children with CP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cognitive-behavioral stress management program reduces postoperative psychological pressure and improves life quality in prostate cancer patients.
Cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) improves mental status and quality of life (QoL) in cancer patients, while its impact on prostate cancer (PC) patients remains unknown. Thus, the study aimed at investigating the potency of CBSM program in ameliorating postoperative anxiety, depression, and QoL in PC patients. ⋯ CBSM serves as an effective caring program in relieving anxiety and depression as well as improving the QoL in postoperative PC patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cognitive behavioral stress management is an effective intervention to relieve anxiety and depression, improve the quality of life in patients with cervical cancer.
Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) modifies individuals' maladaptive cognition and improves their ability in managing stress. The present study was to inquire about the utility of CBSM in mental health and quality of life in patients with cervical cancer. ⋯ CBSM is an effective intervention for decreasing anxiety and depression, and improving quality of life in patients with cervical cancer.