Evid Based Compl Alt
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Evid Based Compl Alt · Jan 2014
ReviewEfficacy of auricular therapy for pain management: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Objective. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of auricular therapy by including a sham therapy control group. Methods. ⋯ Electroacupuncture stimulation did not show significant evidence for efficacy, which may be due to the small sample size (i.e., only 19 subjects were included). Conclusion. Further large-scale RCTs are needed to determine the efficacy of auricular therapy for pain.
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Evid Based Compl Alt · Jan 2014
ReviewArts therapies for anxiety, depression, and quality of life in breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Background. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. However, only a few trials assess the effects of arts therapies. ⋯ No conclusion could be drawn regarding the effects of arts therapy on pain, functional assessment, coping, and mood states. Discussion. Our review indicates that arts interventions may have beneficial effects on anxiety in patients with breast cancer.
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Evid Based Compl Alt · Jan 2014
ReviewQigong and fibromyalgia: randomized controlled trials and beyond.
Introduction. Qigong is currently considered as meditative movement, mindful exercise, or complementary exercise and is being explored for relief of symptoms in fibromyalgia. Aim. ⋯ There is considerable potential for qigong to be a useful complementary practice for the management of fibromyalgia. However, there are unique methodological challenges, and exploration of its clinical potential will need to focus on pragmatic issues and consider a spectrum of trial designs. Mechanistic considerations need to consider both system-wide and more specific effects.
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Evid Based Compl Alt · Jan 2014
ReviewEfficacy of acupuncture in reducing preoperative anxiety: a meta-analysis.
Background. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce preoperative anxiety in several previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs). In order to assess the preoperative anxiolytic efficacy of acupuncture therapy, this study conducted a meta-analysis of an array of appropriate studies. ⋯ Conclusions. Acupuncture therapy aiming at reducing preoperative anxiety has a statistically significant effect relative to placebo or nontreatment conditions. Well-designed and rigorous studies that employ large sample sizes are necessary to corroborate this finding.
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Evid Based Compl Alt · Jan 2013
ReviewA systematic review and meta-analysis of qigong for the fibromyalgia syndrome.
Objectives. The fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition with only few evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies available. This paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of Qigong for fibromyalgia syndrome. ⋯ This systematic review found that Qigong may be a useful approach for FMS patients. According to the quality of evidence, only a weak recommendation for Qigong can be made at this point. Further high quality RCTs are required for the conclusive judgment of its long-term effects.