Journal of clinical nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effects of music therapy on labour pain and anxiety in Taiwanese first-time mothers.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of music on pain reaction and anxiety during labour. ⋯ The findings support that music listening is an acceptable and non-medical coping strategy for labouring women. Especially, apply in reducing the pain and anxiety for women who are at the early phase of labour.
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Multicenter Study Controlled Clinical Trial
The psychosocial effect of Tai Chi on nursing home residents.
To determine the psychosocial effect of Tai Chi on nursing home residents. ⋯ Tai Chi has unique characteristics that are particularly suitable in the practice of health exercise for nursing home residents. The inclusion of Tai Chi in residential care practice for older people is recommended.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Therapeutic effects of an indoor gardening programme for older people living in nursing homes.
To explore the activities of daily living and psychological well-being of older people living in nursing homes and also to examine the effectiveness of a gardening programme in enhancing socilaisation and life satisfaction, reducing loneliness and promoting activities of daily living for older people living in nursing homes. ⋯ Given the positive effects of gardening activities, it is suggested that they be promoted more widely among nursing home residents.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effects of acupressure on menstrual distress in adolescent girls: a comparison between Hegu-Sanyinjiao matched points and Hegu, Zusanli single point.
To examine a comparison between Hegu and Sanyinjiao matched points and Hegu, Zusanli single point on adolescent girls' menstrual distress, pain and anxiety perception. ⋯ Acupressure is an effective and safe non-pharmacologic strategy for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea. We recommend the use of acupressure for self-care of primary dysmenorrhoea at Hegu and Sanyinjiao matched points and single point Hegu, as pressure placement at these points is easy for adolescent girls to learn and practice.