Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Oct 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialTai Chi in Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
To determine the feasibility, acceptability and effects of a 12-week Tai Chi exercise program on cardiometabolic risk factors and quality of life in community-dwelling Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome. ⋯ The study intervention was feasible and acceptable for Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome. While not powered to find statistically significant differences, positive and negative changes were observed in some cardiometabolic risk factors and quality of life. Further investigation with a larger sample size and longer study period is needed to explore potential environmental factors that may have influenced the study results.
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Complement Ther Med · Oct 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe effect of mindfulness training prior to total joint arthroplasty on post-operative pain and physical function: A randomised controlled trial.
To evaluate the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in improving pain and physical function following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). ⋯ MBSR improves post-surgery pain and function in people with psychological distress undergoing TJA. Further research is required to examine potential barriers to broader implementation and uptake.