Rehabilitation psychology
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Rehabilitation psychology · Nov 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialVirtual reality analgesia for burn joint flexibility: A randomized controlled trial.
We conducted a randomized controlled study to determine the effects of virtual reality (VR) distraction on pain and range of motion (ROM) in patients hospitalized for burn care during active physical therapy exercises. ⋯ Immersive VR reduced pain during ROM exercises that were under the control of the patient. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).
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Rehabilitation psychology · May 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialA brief cognitive-behavioral intervention for sleep in individuals with chronic noncancer pain: A randomized controlled trial.
Chronic pain has a significant negative impact on the quality of life, including sleep disruption. There is compelling evidence that cognitive-behavioral therapy can be effective in treating sleep disorders. To our knowledge, no research has been carried out on brief cognitive-behavioral educational interventions in individuals with chronic pain. This study was conducted to determine whether a brief education session that incorporates sleep hygiene and cognitive-behavioral strategies would help improve the sleep of individuals with chronic pain. ⋯ Our findings suggest that there is potential for a brief educational intervention to have a positive impact on some aspects of sleep in the chronic pain population.
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Rehabilitation psychology · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyImproving the quality of life of caregivers of persons with spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial.
To assess the efficacy of two psychosocial interventions for caregivers of older persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Caregivers are in need of and can benefit from interventions that help them manage the medical and functional limitations of the care recipient. Intervention strategies that target both the caregiver and care recipient are particularly promising strategies for improving the quality of life of caregivers.