The Permanente journal
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The Permanente journal · Jan 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Structured Touch and Guided Imagery for Pain and Anxiety in Elective Joint Replacement Patients--A Randomized Controlled Trial: M-TIJRP.
Postoperative management of pain after total joint arthroplasty remains a challenge despite advancements in analgesics. Evidence shows that complementary modalities with mind-body and tactile-based approaches are valid and effective adjuncts to reduce pain and anxiety postoperatively. ⋯ The benefit of M may be because of the specifically structured sequence of touch by competent caring, trained providers.
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The Permanente journal · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of transcendental meditation on employee stress, depression, and burnout: a randomized controlled study.
Workplace stress and burnout are pervasive problems, affecting employee performance and personal health. ⋯ The Transcendental Meditation program was effective in reducing psychological distress in teachers and support staff working in a therapeutic school for students with behavioral problems. These findings have important implications for employees’ job performance as well as their mental and physical health.
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The Permanente journal · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialReductions in pain medication use associated with traditional Chinese medicine for chronic pain.
Participants in a randomized trial of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) had a linear decline in pain over 16 TCM visits. ⋯ Among the heaviest NSAID users, we observed a short-term reduction in NSAID use that was sustained as TCM visits became less frequent. There was no indication that pain reduction during TCM treatment was influenced by drug use.