Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialComplementary medicine use and health literacy in older Australians.
to investigate whether complementary medicine (CAM) use is associated with health literacy levels and decision self-efficacy. ⋯ CAM is used by older Australians to maintain their health. Use of CAM was not associated with decision self-efficacy and health literacy. However, CAM users who have less skills with appraising information are possibly more likely to access their CAM from trusted sources such as a CAM practitioners.
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Complement Ther Med · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEfficacy of rhythmical massage in comparison to heart rate variability biofeedback in patients with dysmenorrhea-A randomized, controlled trial.
20-90% of all women suffer from dysmenorrhea. Standard therapy of primary dysmenorrhea (PD) are NSAIDs and oral contraceptives, effective but not without possible side effects. ⋯ Preliminary evidence suggests that rhythmical massage might improve pain intensity after 12 weeks compared to usual care.
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Complement Ther Med · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized placebo-controlled study of aromatherapy for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
The purpose of this study was to compare the aromatherapy treatment effects on PONV patients using ginger, lavender and rose oils and a placebo. ⋯ The aromatherapy can be used as an alternative or complementary method for managing PONV. Specifically, the ginger and lavender essential oils were superior to the rose oil and pure water for the aromatherapy treatments. However, further studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to confirm these results.