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Nouira M, Souayeh N, Kanzari SA, Rouis H, Lika A, Mbarki C, Rahali FZ, Bettaieb H. Aromatherapy Using Lavender Oil Effectiveness on Pain and Anxiety After C-Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Epidemiol Glob Health 2024:10.1007/s44197-024-00305-6. [PMID: 39400653 DOI: 10.1007/s44197-024-00305-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/21/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Managing postoperative setting, regarding pain and anxiety after cesarean delivery is crucial for the mother's recovery, her emotional well-being, mother-infant bonding and initiating breastfeeding. Although some research have suggested that aromatherapy with lavender essential oil can be effective in reducing pain and anxiety in various medical settings, the efficacy of lavender aromatherapy in the postoperative setting after cesarean delivery is less well-studied. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of lavender essential oil therapy in the management of pain and anxiety after cesarean delivery. METHODS This was a monocentric randomized controlled double-blind trial conducted over a period of five months during 2023. A hundred women undergoing c-sections under spinal anesthesia were enrolled and randomly assigned; using block randomization of 4 items per block with allocation ratio 1:1, into two groups: The aromatherapy group (receiving inhaled Lavender essential oil) versus the placebo group (receiving distilled water instead). The primary outcomes were pain (at rest and after mobilization) and anxiety levels and after the intervention. This trial was registered on clinical-trials.org (NCT06387849). RESULTS A total of 100 women were included (50 women in each group aromatherapy and the placebo group). The two groups were comparable regarding baseline characteristics and pre-intervention parameters with no statistically significant difference. After the intervention, the pain at rest (38,76 ± 22,9 vs. 23,84 ± 18,01; p < 0.001), the pain after mobilization (60,28 ± 23,72 vs. 40,12 ± 22,18; p < 0.001), and degree of anxiety (46,76 ± 6,59 vs. 44,3 ± 5,17; p = 0.03) were all significantly lower in the aromatherapy group. No adverse effects were reported by participants in both groups. CONCLUSION Aromatherapy using Lavender essential oil is effective in reducing pain and anxiety after cesarean delivery without adverse effects.
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- Mariem Nouira
- Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, 1006, Tunisia.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, 1006, Tunisia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, 1006, Tunisia
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Ben Arous Regional Hospital, Ben Arous, 2096, Tunisia
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- Tunis School of Health Sciences and Techniques, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, 1006, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, 1006, Tunisia
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Ben Arous Regional Hospital, Ben Arous, 2096, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, 1006, Tunisia
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Ben Arous Regional Hospital, Ben Arous, 2096, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, 1006, Tunisia
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Ben Arous Regional Hospital, Ben Arous, 2096, Tunisia
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- Plant Molecular Physiology Laboratory, Borj Cedria Biotechnology Center, Ben Arous, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, 1006, Tunisia
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Ben Arous Regional Hospital, Ben Arous, 2096, Tunisia
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Hasanin ME, Elsayed SH, Taha MM. Effect of Acupressure on Anxiety and Pain Levels in Primiparous Women During Normal Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2024; 30:654-661. [PMID: 38117578 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Background: Normal labor is stressful, and the intense pain and anxiety can have an adverse effect on the mother, the fetus, and the delivery procedure. This study aimed to determine how acupressure applied to multiple acupoints during normal labor affected labor pain and anxiety in primiparous women. Method: This study was a double-blinded randomized controlled trial that involved 43 primiparous women aging 20-30 years who were referred for normal labor. Subjects were randomly allocated to one of two groups: acupressure or control. Acupressure was administered to the Large Intestine 4 (LI4), Heart 7 (He-7), and Spleen 6 (SP6) acupoints in the acupressure group, whereas sham acupressure was administered to the control group. The study assessed the mothers' anxiety levels using the Spielberger Inventory questionnaire and measured their pain levels using the visual analog scale before and after the intervention. In addition, pulse rate and blood pressure were also measured. Result: In the acupressure group, both the anxiety score and pain level showed a substantial improvement (p < 0.001), but in the control group, only the anxiety score showed a significant improvement (p < 0.001). After the intervention, the difference in anxiety and pain scores between the two groups is statistically significant (p < 0.001). Furthermore, neither group's blood pressure nor pulse rate showed any significant changes (p < 0.05). Conclusion: According to the study's findings, acupressure targeting LI4, He-7, and SP6 acupoints was effective in relieving anxiety and pain during labor. Compared with the sham acupressure group, the acupressure group showed a greater decrease in both anxiety and pain levels. As such, acupressure may be recommended as an effective, affordable, and accessible technique for managing pain and anxiety during labor. This study has been registered in the database of clinical trials under the identifier Clinicaltrials.gov NCT05411289.
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- Marwa E Hasanin
- Department of Physical Therapy for Women's Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Nadali J, Ghiyasvandian S, Haghani S, Mirhosseini S, Navidhamidi M. Effect of acupressure in the third eye point (EX-HN 3) on psychological distress, comfort and physiologic parameters among patients undergoing coronary angiography. Explore (NY) 2024; 20:103021. [PMID: 38918120 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2024.103021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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AIM The present study aimed to investigate the effect of acupressure on comfort, anxiety, stress, depression, and vital signs in patients undergoing coronary angiography. METHODS This randomized clinical trial was conducted on patients who underwent coronary angiography in Tehran, Iran. Seventy patients were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. The intervention protocol consisted of 20 min of acupressure applied to the Yintang point, and standard medical care was applied to the control group. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress questionnaire (DASS-21), General Comfort Questionnaire (GCQ) questionnaires, and standard monitoring were used as data collection tools before and after intervention, as well as after angiography. Data were analyzed using an independent sample t-test, chi-squared, and analysis of variance of repeated measures in SPSS software, and the level of significance was set at 0.05. FINDINGS The results showed that before acupressure, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Anxiety and stress scores and comfort levels decreased significantly after the intervention (p < 0.001), while no significant difference was observed in the depression score (p = 0.873). There was a significant decrease in the blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate in the intervention group. CONCLUSION Acupressure can reduce the anxiety and stress of angiography candidates and make them more comfortable. It also reduces the blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate. Further studies at different pressure points and on a larger and more detailed scale are necessary.
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- Javad Nadali
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Sisodia M, Kaur H, Garg N, Choudhary R, Yeluri R. The Effect of Three-point Acupressure Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Children Undergoing Dental Procedures. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024; 17:136-142. [PMID: 39184886 PMCID: PMC11339470 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2024] Open
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Background and aim To evaluate the efficacy of three-point acupressure therapy in decreasing the dental anxiety in children undergoing dental procedures and to introduce acupressure as a simple, noninvasive, and cost-effective technique of reducing dental anxiety in children. Materials and methods One hundred and sixty-eight, 8-12 years participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allotted to either group I (three-point acupressure) (n = 84) or group II (control) (n = 84). All children were subjected to a self-report measure of anxiety [Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale (MCDAS)] 30 minutes before starting and after completing the dental treatment. For group I children, acupressure beads were applied on selected three acupoints for approximately 10 minutes and were left adhered in place. After 20 minutes, anxiety scores were recorded for all the children and allotted treatment procedure was initiated. For group II children, the same methodology was followed except for the application of acupressure beads. Frankl behavior (FB) rating scale, pulse rate (PR), and systemic saturation levels of oxygen were also recorded as secondary outcome measures. The data obtained was analyzed statistically using Chi-squared analysis, t-test, repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) along with post hoc Bonferroni test. Significance level was predetermined at p ≤ 0.05. Results At time frame (TF)-2, significant decrease in anxiety scores was observed in acupressure group irrespective of the treatment procedure, whereas in control group, it increased significantly. PR was also increased in acupressure group and FB scale was improved. In control group, PR increased and behavior was not improved. Between TF-2 and 3, no reduction in anxiety score was observed. Conclusion The three-point acupressure therapy reduces anxiety in children undergoing dental procedures when compared to nonacupressure group and the difference was statistically significant. Acupressure is a noninvasive stimulation technique applied to acupoints and can be easily administered by a trained pediatric dentist. How to cite this article Sisodia M, Kaur H, Garg N, et al. The Effect of Three-point Acupressure Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Children Undergoing Dental Procedures. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(2):136-142.
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- Manishi Sisodia
- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Salajegheh Z, Harorani M, Shahrodi M, Dolati E, Farahani M, Amini N, Habibi D. Effects of acupressure on sleep quality and anxiety of patients with second- or third-degree burns: a randomized sham-controlled trial. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:5. [PMID: 38167078 PMCID: PMC10759327 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04292-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although acupressure is proposed to boost sleep quality and alleviate anxiety in various disorders, no trials have yet documented these consequences in burn victims. Considering the high importance of managing sleep quality and anxiety among burn patients utilizing adjunctive non-pharmacological measures, this study sought to investigate the impacts of acupressure on sleep quality and anxiety among a population of Iranian patients with burn injuries. METHODS This trial was performed on 72 patients with second- or third-degree burns, who were divided into two equal arms to receive routine care plus 10-minute acupressure on either real acupoints (i.e., Yintang and Shen men) or sham points for three consecutive nights. Sleep quality and anxiety were investigated at baseline (T1) and on the fourth day (T2) by using St. Mary's Hospital Sleep Questionnaire (SMHSQ) and Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for State Anxiety (STAI-S), respectively. RESULTS The mean scores of SMHSQ and STAI-S were significantly lower in the real acupressure arm at T2 (P < 0.001 in two cases), implying better sleep quality improvement and higher anxiety alleviation. Also, the reduction in mean changes of SMHSQ and STAI-S scores from T1 to T2 was significantly more in the real acupressure arm (P < 0.001 in two cases). CONCLUSION Acupressure, as a low-cost complementary method, could be potentially helpful in enhancing sleep quality and decreasing the anxiety of burn patients. Additional long-term trials are required to identify the sustainability of the findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION NO IRCT20130424013110N13 (Registration date: 19/03/2021, https://www.irct.ir/trial/55076 ).
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- Zahra Salajegheh
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Shazand School of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center (TCMRC), Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
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- Department of Intensive Care Nursing, Gonbad Kavoos Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gonbad Kavoos, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, Azadshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- School of Paramedicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Xie W, Ye F, Yan X, Cao M, Ho MH, Kwok JYY, Lee JJ. Acupressure can reduce preoperative anxiety in adults with elective surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Int J Nurs Stud 2023; 145:104531. [PMID: 37321140 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative anxiety is prevalent amongst adults with elective surgery and is associated with multiple detrimental perioperative physiological effects. Increasing studies support the effectiveness of acupressure in managing preoperative anxiety. However, the magnitude of acupressure's positive association with preoperative anxiety is still unclear due to a lack of rigorous evidence synthesis. OBJECTIVE To estimate the efficacy of acupressure on preoperative anxiety and physiological parameters amongst adults scheduled for elective surgery. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Search terms were combined for acupressure and preoperative anxiety in PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang Data Knowledge Service Platform to search for eligible randomised controlled trials from the inception of each database through September 2022. METHODS Pairs of researchers independently screened and extracted data from included studies. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool Version 2.0. Meanwhile, random-effects meta-analysis of overall effects and prespecified subgroup (i.e., surgery types, intervention providers, and acupressure stimulation tools) was conducted using Review Manager Software 5.4.1. Meta-regression was performed to explore study-level variables that may contribute to heterogeneity using STATA 16. RESULTS Of 24 eligible randomised controlled trials, there were a total of 2537 participants from 5 countries contributed to this synthesis. When comparing acupressure with usual care or placebo, acupressure showed a large effect size for preoperative anxiety (SMD = -1.30; 95%CI = -1.54 to -1.06; p < 0.001; I2 = 86%). The significant mean reduction of heart rate, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure was -4.58 BPM (95%CI = -6.70 to -2.46; I2 = 89%), -6.05 mmHg (95%CI = -8.73 to -3.37; p < 0.001; I2 = 88%), and -3.18 mmHg (95%CI = -5.09 to -1.27; p = 0.001; I2 = 78%), respectively. Exploratory subgroup analyses showed significant differences in surgery types and acupressure stimulation tools, whilst the intervention providers (i.e., healthcare professionals and self-administered) showed no statistically significant difference for acupressure therapy. None of the predefined participants and study-level characteristics moderated preoperative anxiety through meta-regression. CONCLUSION Acupressure appears efficacious as a therapy for improving preoperative anxiety and physiological parameters amongst adults with elective surgery. Self-administered acupressure, which is effective with a large effect, may be considered as an evidence-based approach to managing preoperative anxiety. Hence, this review aids in the development of acupressure in different types of elective surgeries and the improvement of the rigour of acupressure therapy.
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- Wenxuan Xie
- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, China.
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Kubasch J, Ortiz M, Binting S, King R, Dietzel J, Nögel R, Hummelsberger J, Willich SN, Brinkhaus B, Teut M, Siewert J. Hydrotherapy and acupressure in restless legs syndrome: A randomized, controlled, 3-armed, explorative clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34046. [PMID: 37390284 PMCID: PMC10313283 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disease that has a significant impact on daily activities and quality of life, for which there is often no satisfactory therapy. Complementary medicine, such as acupressure and hydrotherapy, is used to treat patients with RLS; however, the clinical evidence is unclear. This study aims to investigate the effects and feasibility of self-administered hydrotherapy and acupressure in patients with RLS. METHODS This is a randomized, controlled, open-label, exploratory, clinical study with 3 parallel arms, comparing both self-applied hydrotherapy (according to the German non-medical naturopath Sebastian Kneipp) and acupressure in addition to routine care in comparison to routine care alone (waiting list control) in patients with RLS. Fifty-one patients with at least moderate restless-legs syndrome will be randomized. Patients in the hydrotherapy group will be trained in the self-application of cold knee/lower leg affusions twice daily for 6 weeks. The acupressure group will be trained in the self-application of 6-point-acupressure therapy once daily for 6 weeks. Both interventions take approximately 20 minutes daily. The 6-week mandatory study intervention phase, which is in addition to the patient preexisting routine care treatment, is followed by a 6-week follow-up phase with optional interventions. The waitlist group will not receive any study intervention in addition to their routine care before the end of week 12. Outcome parameters including RLS-severity, disease and health-related quality of life (RLS-QoL, SF-12), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score in German version, general self-efficacy scale, and study intervention safety will be measured at baseline and after 6 and 12 weeks. The statistical analyses will be descriptive and exploratory. CONCLUSION In the case of clinically relevant therapeutic effects, feasibility, and therapeutic safety, the results will be the basis for planning a future confirmatory randomized trial and for helping to develop further RLS self-treatment concepts.
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- Julia Kubasch
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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- International Society for Chinese Medicine (SMS), Munich, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin, Germany
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Rougereau G, Sandiford MH, Lévêque R, Ménigaux C, Bauer T, Hardy A. Management of Anxiety for Ambulatory Hallux Valgus Surgery With a Virtual Reality Hypnosis Mask: Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:539-544. [PMID: 37118916 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231162816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of using virtual reality masks for the management of preoperative anxiety and its impact on postoperative and predischarge anxiety as well as postoperative analgesia during outpatient hallux valgus surgery. METHODS From June 2020 to September 2021, preoperative anxiety of patients scheduled for a percutaneous hallux valgus surgery were analyzed using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaire completed during the consultation. All patients with major anxiety, defined as a STAI score above 40, were included in a randomized prospective comparative single-center study. Sixty patients were included in the study and randomized into 2 arms of 30 patients according to whether or not they underwent a preoperative hypnosis session with a virtual reality mask before surgery. RESULTS There was an improvement in the postoperative (42.5 vs 45.2, P < .04) and predischarge (25.3 vs 30.2 P < .03) anxiety scores in the group that used the mask before the procedure. There was a notable decrease in immediate higher-level postoperative analgesics such as morphine or ketamine (3.3% vs 26.6%, P < .03) in the arm using the mask. CONCLUSION In this study cohort undergoing percutaneous hallux valgus surgery, we found that use of a virtual reality hypnosis mask before surgery modestly reduced postoperative and predischarge anxiety as well as early postoperative consumption of higher-level analgesics in adults with significant preoperative anxiety. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, prospective cohort study.
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- Grégoire Rougereau
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Ambroise Paré, UVSQ University, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Pitié Salpêtrière, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Ambroise Paré, UVSQ University, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Ambroise Paré, UVSQ University, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Ambroise Paré, UVSQ University, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Ambroise Paré, UVSQ University, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clinique du Sport, Paris, France
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Hou Y, Lu J, Xie J, Zhu R, Wu M, Wang K, Zhou J, Li J. Effects of electroacupuncture on perioperative anxiety and stress response in patients undergoing surgery for gastric or colorectal cancer: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1095650. [PMID: 36911113 PMCID: PMC9995716 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1095650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Perioperative anxiety is one of the main psychological stresses experienced by patients who undergo cancer surgery. The surgery itself inevitably causes a stress response characterized by activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Both the perioperative anxiety and surgical stress response lead to increased levels of catecholamines and prostaglandins, which may be related to perioperative suppression of antimetastatic immunity and tumor-promoting alterations in the microenvironment. Hence, we designed this clinical trial to investigate the effect of electroacupuncture in reducing perioperative anxiety and surgical stress response. METHODS This is a randomized, single-center, parallel, and controlled clinical trial. Seventy-eight participants between the ages of 35 and 85 with gastric or colorectal cancer who plan to undergo tumorectomy will be randomly divided into an electroacupuncture group and a control group. The primary outcome will be the six-item short form of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory score. The secondary outcomes will be the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale score; levels of plasma cortisol, adrenocorticotropic hormone, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α; first exhaust time after surgery; postoperative quality of the recovery-15 score, numeric rating scale for pain score; and dosage of postoperative analgesics. DISCUSSION Cumulative studies revealed the efficacy of various types of acupuncture therapy with regard to reducing the anxiety and stress response caused by surgery. We expect that the results of this trial will provide high-quality clinical evidence for the choice of perioperative acupuncture for patients undergoing cancer surgery. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION https://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR200003 7127.
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- Yuchao Hou
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Derya Ister E, Altinbaş Y. The Effect of Acupressure on Anxiety and Pain Among Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Holist Nurs Pract 2022; 36:E57-E63. [PMID: 36255344 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acupressure on anxiety and pain of patients undergoing coronary angiography procedures. This study was conducted in a cardiology clinic of the training and research hospital in of a province of southeast Turkey. A randomized control group design was used. Eighty patients who were undergoing coronary angiography were randomly enrolled in intervention and control groups. The intervention protocol included 11 minutes of acupressure that applied to Hegu, Shenmen, and Yintang acupoints. No intervention was applied to the control group. Spielberger's state-trait anxiety inventory and the visual analog scale were used as data-collecting tools. Data were analyzed using t test in independent groups and χ2 test. The mean score of state anxiety of the intervention group was 41.50 ± 3.88, and was statistically significantly lower than the score of the control group after acupressure (P = .000). VASP2 and VASP3 pain intensity of the intervention group was statistically significantly lower than that of the control group after the coronary angiography procedure (P = .000). Acupressure is an effective technique for reducing the pain severity and anxiety among patients undergoing coronary angiography.
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- Emine Derya Ister
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Dr Ister); and Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Adıyaman University, Adıyaman, Turkey (Dr Altinbaş)
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Favre-Félix J, Laurent V, Branche P, Huissoud C, Raffin M, Pradat P, Aubrun F, Dziadzko M. Auricular Acupuncture for Preoperative Anxiety in Parturient Women with Scheduled Cesarean Section: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Blind Study. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2022; 28:569-578. [PMID: 35394895 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2021.0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Introduction: Preoperative anxiety before cesarean section is a major issue. Nonpharmacologic anxiety control is believed to be more suitable in pregnant women. Auricular acupuncture (AA) is an inexpensive, easy-to-use, and validated intervention to reduce anxiety in different surgical settings. We evaluated the effect of AA on preoperative cesarean section anxiety. Methods: In a prospective, blind, controlled trial, pregnant women with a scheduled cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were randomized to receive AA with needle, AA without needle (sham), or usual care (no intervention). Anxiety level was assessed by using a visual analogue scale for anxiety (VAS-A; 0-minimal anxiety, 100-maximal anxiety) at three time points: inclusion (pre-induction room-T0), when entering the operating room (T1), and before incision (T2). The primary outcome was the VAS-A variation (percentage changes) between T0 and T1 in the AAe group compared with that in the sham AA group. The secondary outcomes were the VAS-A variation between T0 and T1 in the AA group compared with that in the control group, and the variation between T0 and T2 compared between the three groups, the effect of AA on parasympathetic tone, and the incidence of adverse effects. Results: In women immediately before anesthesia for cesarean section, the AA produced a 19% decrease of anxiety, compared with a 21% anxiety increase in sham AA, which is significantly different. The effect of AA was more present in women with low initial anxiety. The proportion of patients reaching clinically significant anxiety reduction (>33% from the initial level) was 2.5 times higher in the AA group (p = 0.02) compared with the sham group. No differences in anxiety variations were found compared with the no-intervention group. No effect of AA was noted on parasympathetic tone. Conclusion: Compared with sham, AA decreased maternal anxiety level when arriving in the operation room and just before the beginning of the cesarean section, with a trend toward improvement compared with usual care.
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- Jeremy Favre-Félix
- Service d'Anesthésie, Réanimation, Douleur, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie, Réanimation, Douleur, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie, Réanimation, Douleur, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, U846-INSERM, Bron, France
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- Centre de Recherche Clinique, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Centre de Recherche Clinique, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie, Réanimation, Douleur, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Research on Healthcare Performance (RESHAPE), U1290-INSERM et Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie, Réanimation, Douleur, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Research on Healthcare Performance (RESHAPE), U1290-INSERM et Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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Wang R, Huang X, Wang Y, Akbari M. Non-pharmacologic Approaches in Preoperative Anxiety, a Comprehensive Review. Front Public Health 2022; 10:854673. [PMID: 35480569 PMCID: PMC9035831 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.854673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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During the pre-operation period, surgical candidates experience situations that stimulate psychological anxiety leading to stress during and after surgery which is known as preoperative anxiety. This condition can cause psychological and physiological adverse effects on both children and adults. Due to the high prevalence and adverse effects of preoperative anxiety, different treatments have been evaluated including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. As pharmacological treatments may cause adverse effects such as breathing problems, drowsiness, interfering with anesthetic drugs, and prolonged recovery, non-pharmacological interventions are becoming more popular. These methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, music therapy, pre-op preparation video, aromatherapy, hypnosis, guided imagery relaxation therapy, and massage. In this study, the most popular non-pharmacological approaches to preoperative anxiety are reviewed focusing on more recent evidence provided by clinical studies. The reviewed clinical evidence on the mentioned methods shows the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of preoperative anxiety, so they can be used in patients of different ages and types of disease and surgery.
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- Rulin Wang
- Medical College, Xijing University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Research Center for Psychiatric Diseases, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Chen SR, Hou WH, Lai JN, Kwong JSW, Lin PC. Effects of Acupressure on Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2022; 28:25-35. [PMID: 35085025 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2020.0256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objectives: The research aim was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the ability of acupressure to reduce anxiety. Design: Randomized controlled trials were obtained through a search of electronic medical databases (four in English and one in Chinese) from inception to October 5, 2020. Two authors searched the databases, evaluated studies' methodological quality, and performed data extraction independently. The final studies for analysis were identified after discussion with the third author. Results: We obtained 27 studies for our systematic review and meta-analysis. Eight studies had a low overall risk of bias, and 13 had some bias concerns with methodological quality. According to the results, acupressure significantly reduced patient anxiety (standardized mean difference = 1.152; 95% confidence interval: 0.847-1.459, p < 0.001), and the study heterogeneity was high (Q = 299.74, p < 0.001, I2 = 91.333%). Two studies reported acupressure-associated adverse events. We also performed a sensitivity analysis by omitting one outlier study, which had the largest effect size; however, high heterogeneity remained (I2 = 87.816%). A subgroup analysis revealed significant differences between participant types (Q = 46.573, p < 0.001), levels of methodological quality (Q = 6.228, p = 0.044), and massage equipment (Q = 4.642, p = 0.031). Conclusions: Our meta-analysis suggests that acupressure can alleviate anxiety. Acupressure was more effective for inpatients and preoperative patients when finger massage was applied. In individuals with anxiety and a stable hemodynamic status, acupressure could be a promising treatment option. However, the substantial heterogeneity across studies means that any inference from the results should be performed cautiously.
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- Su-Ru Chen
- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Master Program in Long-Term Care, School of Gerontology Health Management, College of Nursing, Department of Geriatric Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Center of Evidence-based Medicine, Cochrane Taiwan Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Integration of Traditional Chinese-Western Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Global Health Nursing, Graduate College of Nursing, St. Luke's International University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Meiho University, Pingguang, Taiwan
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Jones T, Purdy M, Stewart EA, Cutshall SM, Hathcock MA, Mahapatra S, Bauer BA, Ainsworth AJ. Lavender Aromatherapy to Reduce Anxiety During Intrauterine Insemination: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Glob Adv Health Med 2021; 10:21649561211059074. [PMID: 34820153 PMCID: PMC8606920 DOI: 10.1177/21649561211059074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Infertility is a global public health issue. Therapies such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) are effective but may be associated with considerable anxiety. Preliminary data suggest that decreasing this anxiety might lead to improved outcomes. Objective To determine whether lavender aromatherapy (LA) reduces anxiety during an IUI procedure. Methods A randomized controlled trial of women undergoing IUI at a hospital-based fertility clinic. The intervention and comparison were the use of LA vs water. Measurements were the change in anxiety level during an IUI procedure, with secondary assessment of pain scores, patient satisfaction, and pregnancy rates. Results In total, 67 women were screened, and 62 women randomly assigned to either placebo (n = 31) or LA (n = 31). No differences were observed in baseline demographic characteristics or visual analog scores for anxiety before IUI (mean [95% CI], 33.9 [25.2 to 45.6] mm vs 41.0 [33.0 to 49.0] mm) in the LA and placebo groups. However, a statistically significant change in anxiety was observed after LA inhalation during the procedure (mean [95% CI], −11.2 [−19.1 to −3.2]) compared with placebo (mean [95% CI], 1.3 [−5.6 to 8.2]; P = .02). No significant difference was observed in pain during IUI in the LA group vs placebo group. Patient satisfaction was high, with 93% of respondents in the LA group satisfied with the aromatherapy during their procedure. Additionally, 76% of participants who received placebo reported that they would prefer to use LA during their IUI. No statistically significant difference was detected in pregnancy rates between the 2 groups: 19.4% with LA vs 9.7% with placebo (P = .47). Conclusion LA reduced anxiety and was preferred by women during IUI fertility treatments.
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- Tiffanny Jones
- Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Research Administration, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Brent A. Bauer, Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905-0002, USA.
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Comparing the effects of self-selected MUsic versus predetermined music on patient ANXiety prior to gynaecological surgery: the MUANX randomized controlled trial. Trials 2021; 22:535. [PMID: 34389022 PMCID: PMC8362289 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05511-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Anxiety is frequently observed in the preoperative setting. The negative impact of preoperative anxiety is well known. In the context of gynaecological surgery, anxiety is exacerbated by the fact that the intervention can have catastrophic repercussions on a woman's body image, sexuality, and psycho-affective well-being. Music listening is increasingly used as an alternative therapy for minimizing preoperative anxiety. Personal preferences, familiarity, and popularity may be key elements for an optimal relaxation response to music. This study aimed to determine whether listening to self-selected music decreases preoperative anxiety in women scheduled to undergo gynaecologic surgery compared with predetermined music from an application (MUSIC CARE®). METHODS The MUANX study was a single-blind, monocentric, parallel, superiority, randomized controlled trial. A total of 174 women were included and randomized in two groups between August 2017 and September 2018. Patients in the intervention group listened to the personal music playlist that they had created before being hospitalized. Patients in the control group listened to the predetermined playlist on the MUSIC CARE® application. All patients received standard nursing care and listened to 20 min of music 1 h before surgery. Anxiety scores were assessed before and after the music session using Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). RESULTS The mean age of the 171 evaluated patients was 41.5 years (SD = 10.0 years). Before the music session, the STAI state anxiety score was similar in the control group (M = 38.8, SD = 11.9) and the intervention group (M = 39.0, SD = 13.1). After the music session, this score had significantly decreased in both the control group (M = -7.2, SD = 9.0) and the intervention group (M = -5.5, SD = 6.6), with no significant difference in score reduction between groups. Physiological parameters were unchanged after the music session. No significant differences in postoperative measurements (pain intensity, hospitalization duration) were observed between the two groups. CONCLUSION Self-selected music is as effective as predetermined music for reducing patient anxiety before gynaecological surgery. As it has no side effects and is easily applicable in gynaecological surgical services, this non-drug intervention may be proposed by healthcare professionals in the management of preoperative anxiety. TRIAL REGISTRATION The MUANX trial (MUsic therapy on ANXiety) is registered at the US National Institutes of Health ( ClinicalTrials.gov ) #NCT03226834. Registered on 24 July 2017. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03226834?term=muanx&draw=2&rank=1.
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Effects of Acupressure on Preoperative Acute Anxiety in Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study. Holist Nurs Pract 2021; 34:356-364. [PMID: 33060498 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Anxiety during the preoperative period is a common problem experienced by women who will deliver by cesarean section. The use of nonpharmacological methods to control anxiety in pregnant women has been shown to be more appropriate. This double-blind randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to assess the effect of acupressure on acute anxiety developing before cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. In the present study, 82 pregnant women scheduled for surgery were randomly assigned to the acupressure and control groups including 40 and 42 persons, respectively. Acupressure was applied to HE-7 acupuncture points in the participants in the acupressure (intervention) group for 10 minutes before the surgery. The participants in the control group were subjected to the hospital protocol. Anxiety levels of the participating women were assessed twice preoperatively using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Anxiety scores of the participants in the acupressure group before the procedure (49.13 ± 6.22) were higher than were those of the participants in the control group (41.71 ± 3.26); however, after the procedure, the anxiety scores decreased statistically significantly in the acupressure group (38.30 ± 4.45) compared with the control group (52.48 ± 7.30) (P < .001). Acupressure reduced the preoperative acute anxiety suffered by the participating pregnant women.
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Investigation of the Role of Complementary Medicine on Anxiety of Patients Before and After Surgery: A Review Study. Holist Nurs Pract 2021; 34:365-379. [PMID: 33060499 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Every year millions of patients undergo surgery worldwide. Anxiety is a common pre- and postoperative problem. Nonpharmacologic anxiety control has been demonstrated to be more suitable in patients. The objective of this study was to apprise the evidence of the effect of various complementary therapies on pre- and postoperative anxiety among patients. A comprehensive literature search was made on Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane, PubMed Irandoc, SID Science, ScienceDirect, Ovid, Mag Iran, and Google Scholar for original research studies published between 1980 and 2019. Original articles that reported the effect of complementary therapies in patients undergoing surgery were included. Ninety-six studies were analyzed. All of the studies have documented the effects of complementary therapies on improving pre- and postoperative outcomes of patients. Although methods varied considerably, most of the studies included in this review reported positive results. Therefore, there is some evidence that complementary therapies can lead to positive pre- and postoperative outcomes. Therefore, the efficiency and use of complementary medicine, along with the use of therapeutic techniques in classical medicine, can provide a new model for reducing anxiety before and after surgery. It is recommended that nurses conduct additional reviews or clinical studies so that effective approaches to integrated medical care can be developed and patients' health enhanced.
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Akupressur ist eine nicht pharmakologische Technik, die das Potenzial hat, verschiedene Krankheiten zu lindern. Diese Kurzübersicht beschäftigt sich mit Fakten wissenschaftlicher Akupressurstudien und fasst einige wichtige Aspekte zusammen. Wissenschaftliche Artikel aus den Datenbanken PubMed, Google Scholar und CNKI dienten als Forschungsdokumente. Darüber hinaus umfasste die Forschung zur Akupressur im Vergleich zu pharmakologischen Interventionen bei mentalen Erkrankungen eigenes Material, das bereits in wissenschaftlichen Artikeln veröffentlicht wurde. Insgesamt wurden 9 gelistete Publikationen identifiziert, von denen 8 als relevant angesehen wurden. Der Autor überprüfte den Inhalt auf Wertigkeit und diskutiert in diesem Artikel die Einschränkungen der nicht pharmakologischen Behandlungsmethode kritisch. Die verfügbaren Beweise, dass Akupressur als zusätzliche nicht pharmakologische Methode zur Intervention bei mentalen Erkrankungen eingesetzt werden kann, sind spärlich. Es konnte keine evidenzbasierte Qualitätsstudie identifiziert werden, in der Akupressur mit pharmakologischen Behandlungen bei mentalen Erkrankungen direkt verglichen wird. Obwohl bei der Bewertung der alten traditionellen Akupressurmethode erhebliche Fortschritte erzielt wurden, werden in den kommenden Jahren weitere Forschungsarbeiten wie beispielsweise gut konzipierte randomisierte kontrollierte Studien erforderlich sein.
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- Gerhard Litscher
- Leiter der Forschungseinheit für Biomedizinische Technik in Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, der Forschungseinheit für Komplementäre und Integrative Lasermedizin, Chairman des TCM Forschungszentrums Graz, Medizinische Universität Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 39, EG19, 8036 Graz, Österreich
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The effect on gastrointestinal system functions, pain and anxiety of acupressure applied following laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation: A randomised, placebo-controlled study. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2021; 43:101304. [PMID: 33540298 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The aim of this randomised, placebo-controlled, 3-way blinded study was to determine the effect on GIS symptoms, pain and anxiety of acupressure applied for a total of 12 min, as 3 min at each of the ST25, CV12, TH6, and HT7 acupuncture points, at 0, 4 and 8 h after laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation. The research data were collected using a patient data collection form, the Numeric Pain Intensity Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The patients were evaluated in respect of the time to first flatus and defecation, pain and the State-Trait Anxiety points at 0, 4, and 8 h postoperatively. The application of acupressure was determined to have signficantly reduced acute postoperative pain and shortened the time to defecation (p < 0.05). The application of acupressure can be recommended in the nursing interventions following laparoscopic cholecystectomy to reduce acute pain and shorten the time to defecation.
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Erappa U, Konde S, Agarwal M, Peethambar P, Devi V, Ghosh S. Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Hypnosis, Acupressure and Audiovisual Aids in Reducing the Anxiety of Children during Administration of Local Anesthesia. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021; 14:S186-S192. [PMID: 35645487 PMCID: PMC9108796 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim The present study aimed to assess and compare the efficacy of acupressure, hypnosis and audiovisual aids in reducing anxiety in children during the administration of local anesthesia (LA). Methodology Two hundred apparently healthy children were selected randomly between 6 and 10 years of age and were divided into 4 groups with 50 children in each group. Group I: children were subjected to hypnosis, group II: acupressure, group III: AV aids i.e., VPT, and group IV: children were the control group where no anxiety-reducing techniques were used during administration of LA. The anxiety scores were recorded at three different time intervals by recording the pulse rate (PR), respiratory rate (RR) and anxiety rate (AR) and subjected to statistical analysis. Results The results showed that, all the three distraction techniques showed a significant reduction in PR, RR and AR at all time intervals, when compared to the control group. A significant reduction in PR, RR and AR was seen in the hypnosis group when compared to acupressure and only PR in comparison to AV aids. There was no significant difference between group II and III in reducing anxiety. Conclusion The present study indicates that all the three distraction techniques were effective in reducing anxiety in children. Hypnosis was most promising, followed by audiovisual aids and acupressure. Clinical significance The techniques can be utilized in a day-to-day practice to manage patients with anxiety. How to cite this article Erappa U, Konde S, Agarwal M, et al. Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Hypnosis, Acupressure and Audiovisual Aids in Reducing the Anxiety of Children during Administration of Local Anesthesia. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(S-2):S186-S192.
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- Umadevi Erappa
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics, AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics, AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital, Bankura, West Bengal, India
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Khoram B, Yoosefinejad AK, Rivaz M, Najafi SS. Investigating the Effect of Acupressure on the Patients' Anxiety Before Open-Heart Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2020; 13:169-173. [PMID: 33242637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2020.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Anxiety is a common complaint of patients before diagnostic or therapeutic invasive procedures, especially before open-heart surgery. The most well-known method to reduce anxiety is the use of sedatives, which have pronounced side effects. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of acupressure on anxiety in patients undergoing open-heart surgery. METHOD This is a randomized clinical trial study conducted on 90 patients who were candidates for open-heart surgery. The patients were randomly assigned into either intervention or control groups. Acupressure intervention was applied at three real acupoints over two consecutive days in the intervention group. The control group received acupressure on sham points. We used Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory to assess anxiety in our study. RESULTS The results showed that before acupressure, there was no statistically significant difference between state anxiety scores and intergroup traits, and this difference was only significant in state anxiety after the second intervention. State and trait anxiety were significant before and after the intervention in the test group, respectively include (p < 0.001) (p = 0.01), but these changes in the control group did not show a statistically significant difference. After completing the second phase of the intervention at the actual sites, systolic blood pressure (p = 0.007) and heart rate (p = 0.001) decreased significantly. However, acupressure did not have a significant effect on diastolic blood pressure in any of the groups. CONCLUSION Based on the results of this study, the application of acupressure in patients who are candidates for open-heart surgery can reduce their state anxiety. Further larger-scale and rigorous studies are warranted.
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- Bagher Khoram
- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Abbasijahromi A, Hojati H, Nikooei S, Jahromi HK, Dowlatkhah HR, Zarean V, Farzaneh M, Kalavani A. Compare the effect of aromatherapy using lavender and Damask rose essential oils on the level of anxiety and severity of pain following C-section: A double-blinded randomized clinical trial. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 17:jcim-2019-0141. [PMID: 31730539 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2019-0141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Anxiety is the most common psychological reaction in women during labor. Similar to numerous other surgeries, postoperative pain is also reported following cesarean section (C-section). According to the (Gate) Control Theory, there is a relationship between pain and psychological problems such as anxiety. Accordingly, the present study aimed to compare the effect of aromatherapy using lavender and Damask rose essential oils on the level of anxiety and severity of pain following C-section. Methods This triple-group randomized clinical trial was performed on 90 mothers who visited Motahari Hospital of Jahrom, Iran, for C-section in 2017. The incidence and severity of pain and anxiety were measured and recorded for all three groups prior to intervention. The intervention groups underwent aromatherapy with lavender and Damask rose essential oils. Patients were asked to inhale cotton balls, separately stained with three drops of each essential oil at a distance of 10 cm for 30 mins. The severity of pain and anxiety was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) 5 min after the specified process, respectively. The control group underwent aromatherapy in a similar fashion with normal saline. Finally, data were analyzed using descriptive statistical indices and ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests in SPSS 21. Results There was no significant difference between the three groups in the mean severity of pain and anxiety before the intervention (p>0.05). The mean severity of pain and overt anxiety in the lavender and Damask rose aromatherapy groups was significantly different than the control group after the intervention (p<0.001). In addition, no significant difference was observed between the overt and overall anxiety levels of the two intervention groups after the intervention (p>0.05). Conclusions The findings suggested that inhalation aromatherapy can reduce the severity of overt anxiety and pain after C-section, with Damask rose essential oil showing a larger effect than lavender.
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- Ali Abbasijahromi
- Critical Care Nursing, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department, School of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Comparative histology, Research Center for Noncommunicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Statistics, Researchrch center for social determinants of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Medical Information Science, School of Nursing, University College of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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Özgünay SE, Özcengiz D. Anestezistlerin geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıbba bakışı, bilgi ve uygulamaları. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.484542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Noben L, Goossens SMTA, Truijens SEM, van Berckel MMG, Perquin CW, Slooter GD, van Rooijen SJ. A Virtual Reality Video to Improve Information Provision and Reduce Anxiety Before Cesarean Delivery: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Ment Health 2019; 6:e15872. [PMID: 31850850 PMCID: PMC6939281 DOI: 10.2196/15872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Anxiety levels before cesarean delivery (CD) can lead to a negative birth experience, which may influence several aspects of the woman's life in the long term. Improving preoperative information may lower preoperative anxiety and lead to a more positive birth experience. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine whether a virtual reality (VR) video in addition to standard preoperative information decreases anxiety levels before a planned CD. METHODS Women scheduled to undergo term elective CD were recruited from the outpatient clinic. They were randomized and stratified based on history of emergency CD (yes or no). All participants received standard preoperative information (folder leaflets and counseling by the obstetrician); the VR group additionally watched the VR video showing all aspects of CD such as the ward admission, operating theater, spinal analgesia, and moment of birth. The primary outcome measure was a change in score on the Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety (ΔVAS-A) measured at admission for CD, compared with the baseline VAS-A score. RESULTS A total of 97 women were included for analysis. The baseline characteristics were similar in both groups, except for a significantly higher level of education in the control group. There was no significant decrease in the VAS-A score of the women in the VR group (n=49) compared with those in the control group (n=48; ΔVAS-A=1.0; P=.08; 95% CI -0.1 to 2.0). Subgroup analysis for the group of women with a history of emergency CD showed a trend toward decreased preoperative anxiety, despite the small sample size of this subgroup (n=17; P=.06). Of the 26 participants who provided completed questionnaires, 22 (85%) in the VR group reported feeling more prepared after seeing the VR video; of the 24 participants' partners who completed the questionnaires, 19 (79%) agreed with the participants. No discomfort or motion sickness was reported. CONCLUSIONS A VR video may help patients and their partners feel better prepared when planning a CD. This study showed that VR does not lead to a decrease in preoperative anxiety. However, subgroups such as women with a history of emergency CD may benefit from VR videos. TRIAL REGISTRATION International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) 74794447; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN74794447 (retrospectively registered).
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- Lore Noben
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, Netherlands.,Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, Netherlands.,Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, Netherlands.,Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, Netherlands.,Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Holmer N, Artola E, Christianson E, Lynn AM, Whitlock KB, Norton S. Feasibility of Acupuncture to Induce Sleep for Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Testing. Am J Audiol 2019; 28:895-907. [PMID: 31747523 DOI: 10.1044/2019_aja-19-0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Purpose Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) testing is often performed under general anesthesia for children unable to complete behavioral audiologic evaluation. Alternatively, acupuncture treatment may be considered appropriate for BAER. Reports of acupuncture treatment in pediatric patients are scarce but are needed to demonstrate effectiveness. This study had 2 main objectives: (a) to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of acupuncture to achieve sleep to perform diagnostic BAER testing in medically complex (Cohort I) and nonmedically complex (Cohort II) children and (b) to assess acceptability to parents and audiologists of acupuncture as an alternative to anesthesia for BAER testing. Method A prospective feasibility study at Seattle Children's Hospital Outpatient Audiology Clinic from August 2015 through December 2018 was performed. A total of 31 pediatric patients were included. The median age for Cohort I was 29 months (interquartile range: 19-37 months), and the median age for Cohort II was 25.5 months (interquartile range: 16-32 months). Variables included number of BAER thresholds obtained, sleep indicators, and acceptability. The cost of BAER with acupuncture and the cost of BAER under anesthesia were compared. Results Acupuncture treatment effectively contributed to an adequate sleep state to obtain BAER results for most patients in both cohorts. Across cohorts, most patients (81%) fell asleep after acupuncture treatment. Complete test results were obtained in 48% of patients. Audiologists and parents reported high satisfaction rates with this procedure (87%). There were no adverse safety effects. Acupuncture treatment was less costly than anesthesia for BAER testing. Conclusions Acupuncture to induce sleep for BAER testing is effective, safe, and cost-efficient in small samples of medically and nonmedically complex pediatric patients. This procedure allowed earlier detection of hearing status and avoided potential adverse effects of anesthesia. Audiologists and parents reported that acupuncture treatment was an acceptable alternative to anesthesia for the BAER procedure.
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- Nicole Holmer
- Division of Audiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA
- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA
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- Division of Audiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA
- Childhood Communication Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA
- Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle
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Borji M, Pouy S, Yaghobi Y, Nabi BN. Effectiveness of acupressure on anxiety of children undergoing anesthesia. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2019; 33:/j/ijamh.ahead-of-print/ijamh-2018-0177/ijamh-2018-0177.xml. [PMID: 31050652 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2018-0177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly used pediatric surgeries with high stress levels for children and their parents. The present study was designed and implemented regarding the fact that limited studies have ever been carried out about the effects of complementary therapies such as acupressure on the preoperative anxiety levels in children throughout the world. MATERIALS AND METHODS Present study was a randomized clinical trial that was done in three groups with 144 children aged 5-12 years undergoing tonsillectomy. In present study, the children were allocated in three groups: intervention, control and sham. In the intervention group, the acupressure was applied on the Yintang point and in the sham group, was applied at a sham acupoint. No intervention was performed in the control group. Before and after intervention, the pediatric anxiety levels were measured using instruments. The results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as the Kruskal-Wallis and Wilcoxon tests, chi-square (χ2) and analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. The significance level was considered p < 0.05. RESULTS The total anxiety score in children was (70.39 ± 20.93) in the control group, (67.83 ± 16.78) in the intervention group and (71.40 ± 21.82) in the sham group, not significant difference (p > 0.05). The different in the overall anxiety score among children before intervention compare to after intervention was as following: Control group (-3 ± 17.46), intervention group (8.42 ± 32.98) and sham group (-4.32 ± 24.47). CONCLUSION Like other surgical procedures, the tonsillectomy has serious stress for children. Our study demonstrates that the acupressure has a significant effect on the level of preoperative anxiety in children undergoing surgery. Therefore, nurses can use this technique to reduce the pediatric anxiety.
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- Milad Borji
- Nursing and Midwifery School, Students Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Science, Kermanshah, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Department, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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Attias S, Schiff E, Arnon Z, Nae B, Somri M, Avneri O, Gross Y, Boker LK. Using a Delphi consensus process to develop a structured reflexology treatment protocol to reduce preoperative anxiety. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2019; 35:353-360. [PMID: 31003682 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Samuel Attias
- Complementary & Integrative Surgery Service, The Surgery Department, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Israel; School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Israel.
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- Internal Medicine Department, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel; Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; Complementary & Integrative Surgery Service, The Surgery Department, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Israel; Bnai Zion Medical Center, 47 Golomb Street, Haifa, 31048, Israel.
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- Complementary & Integrative Surgery Service, The Surgery Department, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Israel; (f)Yezreel Valley Academic College, Emek Yezreel, Israel.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 1 Ave. Ben Gurion, Israel.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
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- Department of Hemato- Oncology, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
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- (k)Israel Center for Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Israel; School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Israel.
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Petot T, Bouscaren N, Maillard O, Huiart L, Boukerrou M, Reynaud D. Comparing the effects of self-selected music versus predetermined music on patient anxiety prior to gynaecological surgery: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2019; 20:20. [PMID: 30616674 PMCID: PMC6323656 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-3093-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing gynaecological surgery are known to experience anxiety. While the use of music selected by patients based on their personal taste has hardly been evaluated, a recent study suggests that musical preferences significantly alter the anxiolytic and relaxing effects of music. Our study aims to determine whether self-selected music decreases patient anxiety prior to gynaecological surgery, as compared with predetermined music from a software programme such as MUSIC CARE®. METHODS The study will consist of a clinical trial comparing the effects of self-selected music versus predetermined music on patient anxiety prior to gynaecological surgery. A minimum of 170 patients will be randomised in a 1:1 ratio. Inclusion criteria will be: women aged 18-55 years, awaiting scheduled gynaecological surgery under general/local anaesthesia or under sedation; having created a personal 20-min playlist; and not having received anxiolytic drugs prior to surgery. The primary outcome will be the difference between the preoperative anxiety score taken 15 to 20 min before the music-listening session and the preoperative anxiety score taken shortly after the session, as measured with the STAI for state anxiety. DISCUSSION This study should help to identify more effective non-medical treatments for preoperative anxiety, as well as to adapt music therapy to the cultural context of patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT03226834 . Registered on 24 July 2017.
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- Tiphaine Petot
- CHU de La Réunion, INSERM, CIC1410, 97410, Saint Pierre, France.
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- CHU de La Réunion, INSERM, CIC1410, 97410, Saint Pierre, France.,INSERM, IRD, SESSTIM, Sciences Économiques et Sociales de la Santé et Traitement de l'Information Médicale, Aix Marseille University, 13006, Marseille, France
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- CHU de La Réunion, INSERM, CIC1410, 97410, Saint Pierre, France.,INSERM, IRD, SESSTIM, Sciences Économiques et Sociales de la Santé et Traitement de l'Information Médicale, Aix Marseille University, 13006, Marseille, France
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- Service de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique, CHU de La Réunion, 97410, Saint Pierre, France.,INSERM, EA7388 « Centre d'Etudes Périnatales de l'Océan Indien » (CEPOI), 97410, Saint Pierre, France
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- Service de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique, CHU de La Réunion, 97410, Saint Pierre, France
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Abadi F, Abadi F, Fereidouni Z, Amirkhani M, Karimi S, Najafi Kalyani M. Effect of Acupressure on Preoperative Cesarean Section Anxiety. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2018; 11:361-366. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Fassoulaki A, Paraskeva A, Tsaroucha A. Acupuncture and Acupressure Applied on the Extra-1 ( Yintang) Acupoint in Healthy Volunteers Do Not Affect Regional Cerebral Blood Flow as Assessed by the Pulsatility Index: A Cohort Observational Study. Med Acupunct 2018; 30:313-318. [DOI: 10.1089/acu.2018.1282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Argyro Fassoulaki
- Department of Anesthesiology, Aretaieio Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Aretaieio Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Aretaieio Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Javaherforooshzadeh F, Amirpour I, Janatmakan F, Soltanzadeh M. Comparison of Effects of Melatonin and Gabapentin on Post Operative Anxiety and Pain in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Anesth Pain Med 2018; 8:e68763. [PMID: 30214884 PMCID: PMC6119980 DOI: 10.5812/aapm.68763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Surgery is one of the stressors that cause physiological and psychological stress. Anxiety and pain and their complications are very important in anesthesiology and many researches have been done to decrease or eliminate them. This training was done to compare the effect of melatonin and gabapentin on pain and anxiety during lumbar surgery. Methods This study was a double-blinded clinical trial conducted on 90 patients undergoing lumbar surgery with general anesthesia in Golestan Academic Hospital in 2017. Patients were randomly assigned into 3 groups: 30 patients received 6 mg melatonin, 30 patients received 600 mg gabapentin, and 30 patients were on placebo (control), 100 minutes preoperatively. All patients were given a fixed method of anesthesia. The pain intensity and patients’ satisfaction from analgesia measured at 1, 2, 6, 12, and 24 h after surgery. The anxiety was measured 15 minutes before surgery and 1, 2, 6, 12, and 24 h after surgery. Results In our study, there was a significant difference between mean Visual Analog Score between melatonin and gabapentin groups in comparison to placebo (P = 0.02). The intensity of anxiety among the groups was lower in melatonin and gabapentin groups in comparison to placebo (P = 0.01). Conclusions The results show that pretreatment with melatonin or gabapentin decreases anxiety and pain in lumbar surgery.
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- Fatemeh Javaherforooshzadeh
- Department of Anesthesia, Ahvaz Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Fatemeh Javaherforooshzadeh, Department of Anesthesia, Ahvaz Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Tel: +98-9161114831, Fax: +98-6133743037, E-mail:
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- Department of Anesthesia, Ahvaz Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia, Ahvaz Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia, Ahvaz Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Cabo F, Baskwill A, Aguaristi I, Christophe-Tchakaloff S, Guichard JP. Shiatsu and Acupressure: Two Different and Distinct Techniques. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork 2018; 11:4-10. [PMID: 29881477 PMCID: PMC5988345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although shiatsu has been taught in specialized schools in Japan since 1940, there is a limited amount of research for its practice. As a result, authors substitute shiatsu with acupressure to use available research on acupressure. It is the position of the authors that, while the two share common aspects, they are substantively different. This project was undertaken to describe technical differences and advocate for a clear distinction, especially in research studies and academic discussions. METHODS To understand whether it is appropriate to include acupressure studies in the evidence for shiatsu an analysis of the references included in a frequently cited systematic review was conducted to collect information about the protocols. In addition, a preliminary exploration of shiatsu practitioners' perceptions about the differences between shiatsu and acupressure is described. This exploration used videos of shiatsu and acupressure techniques and asked practitioners to comment on their perception of similarity. DISCUSSION The results identified several key technical differences between the two, including type of pressure applied, the positioning of the thumb, and the way in which body weight is used. Researchers should separate shiatsu and acupressure in their designs and purposively choose one or the other. To facilitate such clarification, we have proposed a definition for shiatsu that may facilitate the differentiation between these two techniques. CONCLUSION The authors hope to stimulate discussion about the differences between shiatsu and acupressure, and to question the appropriateness of using acupressure studies as evidence of the efficacy of shiatsu. A true understanding of the efficacy of shiatsu cannot be determined until studies use a common definition of shiatsu and discontinue substituting acupressure research for evidence of shiatsu efficacy. When this happens, it is proposed that a clearer picture of the safety, efficacy, and mechanism of action of both shiatsu and acupressure will emerge.
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- Fernando Cabo
- Shiatsu Research Institute, London, UK,Corresponding author: Fernando Cabo, MSc, Shiatsu Research Institute, 6 Tanners Hill, London SE8 4PJ, UK.
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- School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism, Humber College, Toronto ON, Canada
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Lanza G, Centonze SS, Destro G, Vella V, Bellomo M, Pennisi M, Bella R, Ciavardelli D. Shiatsu as an adjuvant therapy for depression in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A pilot study. Complement Ther Med 2018; 38:74-78. [PMID: 29857884 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Among the complementary and alternative medicine, Shiatsu might represent a feasible option for depression in Alzheimer's disease (AD). We evaluated Shiatsu on mood, cognition, and functional independence in patients undergoing physical activity. DESIGN Single-blind randomized controlled study. SETTING Dedicated Community Center for patients with AD. INTERVENTIONS AD patients with depression were randomly assigned to the "active group" (Shiatsu + physical activity) or the "control group" (physical activity alone). Shiatsu was performed by the same therapist once a week for ten months. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Global cognitive functioning (Mini Mental State Examination - MMSE), depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale - GDS), and functional status (Activity of Daily Living - ADL, Instrumental ADL - IADL) were assessed before and after the intervention. RESULTS We found a within-group improvement of MMSE, ADL, and GDS in the active group. However, the analysis of differences before and after the interventions showed a statistically significant decrease of GDS score only in the active group. CONCLUSIONS The combination of Shiatsu and physical activity improved depression in AD patients compared to physical activity alone. The pathomechanism might involve neuroendocrine-mediated effects of Shiatsu on neural circuits implicated in mood and affect regulation.
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- Centro diurno Alzheimer, Ospedale "Michele Chiello", ASP 4, Piazza Armerina, Italy
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- School of Human and Social Science, University "Kore" of Enna, Enna, Italy; Department of Clinical and Molecular Bio-Medicine, Endocrinology Unit, University of Catania "Garibaldi-Nesima Medical Center", Catania, Italy
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- School of Human and Social Science, University "Kore" of Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Spinal Unit, Emergency Hospital "Cannizzaro", Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, Section of Neurosciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- School of Human and Social Science, University "Kore" of Enna, Enna, Italy; Centro Scienze dell'Invecchiamento e Medicina Traslazionale - CeSI-Met, Chieti, Italy
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Mackintosh J, Cone G, Harland K, Sriram KB. Music reduces state anxiety scores in patients undergoing pleural procedures: a randomised controlled trial. Intern Med J 2018; 48:1041-1048. [PMID: 29345398 DOI: 10.1111/imj.13738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Revised: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patient anxiety is an often overlooked complication of pleural diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Listening to music is effective in reducing patient anxiety in some endoscopy procedures but has not yet been evaluated in pleural procedures. AIM To evaluate the benefits of music therapy during pleural procedures on a patient's anxiety, perceived pain and satisfaction with the procedure. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing therapeutic pleural procedures were randomised to music and control groups. Participants in the music group listened to self-selected music using ear-bud headphones for the duration of the procedure. State anxiety was assessed before and after the procedure using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. Physiological parameters were also measured. RESULTS Sixty patients were included in the study. In the music group, a reduction in state anxiety scores were observed post-procedure (34 ± 11 vs 48 ± 13, P < 0.001), while no change was observed in the control group (40 ± 11 vs 42 ± 11, P = 0.51). Participants in the music group had reductions in heart rate (87 ± 17 vs 95 ± 15, P = 0.04), systolic (121 ± 13 vs 130 ± 16, P = 0.02) and diastolic blood pressure (72 ± 8 vs 78 ± 9, P = 0.01) post procedure compared to the pre-procedures values. A similar change was not detected in the control group: heart rate (86 ± 17 vs 85 ± 15, P = 0.73), systolic (133 ± 21 vs 134 ± 20, P = 0.83) and diastolic blood pressure (77 ± 9 vs 79 ± 10, P = 0.30). There was no difference in patient pain scores (P = 0.8), willingness to undergo the procedure again (P= 0.27), satisfaction with the performance of the pleural procedure (P = 0.20) and duration of the procedure (P = 0.68) between the music and control groups. CONCLUSIONS Listening to music appears to be beneficial in reducing anxiety in patients undergoing pleural procedures.
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- John Mackintosh
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Zarei B, Valiee S, Nouri B, Khosravi F, Fathi M. The effect of multimedia-based nursing visit on preoperative anxiety and vital signs in patients undergoing lumbar disc herniation surgery: A randomised clinical trial. J Perioper Pract 2018; 28:7-15. [PMID: 29376786 DOI: 10.1177/1750458917742045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study was a randomised clinical trial on 60 candidates undergoing lumbar disc herniation surgery. Anxiety rate and vital signs were measured before and after the intervention. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of the preoperative anxiety, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate (P = 0.0001). Neurosurgery perioperative nurses can make use of multimedia in preoperative nursing visit based on the needs of patients.
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- Behrooz Zarei
- 1 Student Research Committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- 2 Assistant Professor, Clinical Care Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- 3 Assistant Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- 4 Besat Hospital, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- 2 Assistant Professor, Clinical Care Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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The effects of preoperative aromatherapy massage on anxiety and sleep quality of colorectal surgery patients: A randomized controlled study. Complement Ther Med 2017; 36:93-99. [PMID: 29458940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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AIMS To examine the effects of aromatherapy massage on anxiety and sleep quality in patients undergoing colorectal surgery in the preoperative period. BACKGROUND In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of studies conducted on aromatherapy massage. It is stated that studies conducted on aromatherapy massage for anxiety and sleep quality reveal contradictory results and that more research is required on the issue. DESIGN A randomized controlled trial. METHODS Eighty patients undergoing colorectal surgery were randomly assigned to experimental and control group. To the experimental group (n = 40), aromatherapy massage was applied in accordance with the "Back Massage Guide" using 5% lavender oil (Lavandula Hybrida) for ten minutes before surgery and the morning of surgery. The control group received standard nursing care in compliance with the hospital procedure. Data were obtained by the State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) and Richard-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ). Results were analyzed using the t-test, Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. RESULTS There was no baseline difference between the groups. A statistically significant difference was found between the experimental and control group in terms of the SAI and RCSQ mean scores recorded on the morning of surgery. It was determined that the SAI and RCSQ mean score of the experimental group after aromatherapy massage on the morning of surgery decreased when compared to that of the evening before surgery. CONCLUSIONS It was found that aromatherapy massage with lavender oil increased the sleep quality and reduced the level of anxiety in patients with colorectal surgery in the preoperative period.
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Hekmatpou D, Pourandish Y, Farahani PV, Parvizrad R. THE EFFECT OF AROMATHERAPY WITH ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL ON ANXIETY AND PAIN IN PATIENTS WITH FRACTURED LIMBS ADMITTED TO AN EMERGENCY WARD: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL. CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2017. [DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2017.08.0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Sharifi Rizi M, Shamsalinia A, Ghaffari F, Keyhanian S, Naderi Nabi B. The effect of acupressure on pain, anxiety, and the physiological indexes of patients with cancer undergoing bone marrow biopsy. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2017; 29:136-141. [PMID: 29122251 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the effect of acupressure on pain intensity, anxiety, and physiological indexes of patients with cancer undergoing bone marrow biopsy and aspiration. METHODS The study was designed as a randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial. Ninety samples was selected using the convenience sampling method, then for allocation groups random block sampling was used (30 for each group). The three groups were similar by age and gender. LI4 and HT7 (Shen Men) acupressure points were examined for the intervention. Sham pressure was used in the placebo group while no intervention was applied in the control group. RESULTS The results showed that the lowest average anxiety score (1.5 ± 0.5; P = 0.01) and the lowest average pain score (4.9 ± 0.8) after the intervention were related to the acupressure method (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION Cost effectiveness and short-term simple education make acupressure method useful in clinical settings for different illnesses.
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- Moloud Sharifi Rizi
- Ramsar Nursing Care Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Mazandaran, Iran.
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- Ramsar Nursing Care Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Mazandaran, Iran.
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- Ramsar Nursing Care Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Mazandaran, Iran.
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- Department of Oncology, Azad University of Tonekabon, Tonekabon, Mazandaran, Iran.
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- Anesthesiology Department, Anesthesiology Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
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Pour PS, Ameri GF, Kazemi M, Jahani Y. Comparison of Effects of Local Anesthesia and Two-Point Acupressure on the Severity of Venipuncture Pain Among Hospitalized 6-12-Year-Old Children. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2017; 10:187-192. [PMID: 28712478 DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2016] [Revised: 03/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of topical anesthesia and acupressure at the Yintang (Extra 1) and the Laogong (P-8) points on the severity of venipuncture pain among hospitalized 6-12-year-old children. A sample (n = 120) of 6-12-year-old hospitalized children was recruited from two teaching hospitals located in Rafsanjan, Iran. The children were allocated to the topical anesthesia, acupressure, and control groups. For children in the topical anesthesia and the acupressure groups, eutectic mixture of local anesthetic (EMLA) cream and two-point acupressure were used, respectively, prior to performing venipuncture, whereas children in the control group only received routine prevenipuncture care. The severity of venipuncture pain was evaluated 5 minutes after performing venipuncture by using the Face, Leg, Activity, Cry, and Consolability behavioral pain assessment scale. The findings revealed that pain severity in both experimental groups was significantly lower than that in the control group, whereas there was no significant difference between the experimental groups regarding pain severity. Although acupressure was as effective as topical anesthesia cream in alleviating children's venipuncture pain, nurses are recommending to use acupressure instead of pharmacological pain management agents because of its greater safety, cost-effectiveness, and applicability.
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- Parisa Shahmohammadi Pour
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Institute for Future Studies in Health, Social Departments of Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Ahmadinezhad M, Kargar M, Vizeshfar F, Hadianfard MJ. Comparison of the Effect of Acupressure and Pilates-Based Exercises on Sleep Quality of Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2017; 22:140-146. [PMID: 28584553 PMCID: PMC5442996 DOI: 10.4103/1735-9066.205954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postmenopausal women experience a variety of symptoms, among which sleep disorder is one of the most common problems. Acupressure and Pilates exercise programs are effective nonpharmaceutical treatments which can improve sleep quality. In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of acupressure and Pilates-based exercises on the sleep quality of postmenopausal women referred to medical clinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial, we recruited 108 women aged 40-60 years who were randomly assigned into one control and two intervention groups using balanced block randomization method (three groups of 36 each). The patients in the Pilates exercise group participated in an exercise training program of three 1-hour sessions per week for 6 consecutive weeks. The participants of acupressure group received acupressure intervention three times a week for 6 weeks. The sleep quality of all participants was assessed and recorded using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) once before and once after the intervention. RESULTS The results showed no statistically significant difference among the three groups on the total scores of sleep quality after the intervention. The intragroup comparison revealed that the changes in the mean total scores were significant in both the intervention groups (P < 0.001) but not in the control group (P = 0.76). CONCLUSIONS Pilates-based exercises and acupressure can effectively improve women's sleep quality. Both techniques can be applied as effective alternative and complementary methods for improving sleep quality during the postmenopausal period.
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- Maryam Ahmadinezhad
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Matsumoto-Miyazaki J, Ushikoshi H, Miyata S, Miyazaki N, Nawa T, Okada H, Ojio S, Ogura S, Minatoguchi S. Acupuncture and Traditional Herbal Medicine Therapy Prevent Deliriumin Patients with Cardiovascular Disease in Intensive Care Units. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2017; 45:255-268. [PMID: 28231740 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x17500161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of combination therapy consisting of acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine (Kampo medicine) for reducing the incidence rate of delirium in patients with cardiovascular (CV) disease in ICUs. Twenty-nine patients who had been urgently admitted to the ICU in the control period were treated with conventional intensive care. Thirty patients in the treatment period received conventional therapy plus a combination therapy consisting of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Acupuncture treatment was performed once a day, and the herbal formula was administered orally three times a day during the first week of the ICU stay. The standard acupuncture points were GV20, Ex-HN3, HT7, LI4, Liv3, and KI3, and the main herbal preparation was Kamikihito. The incident rates of delirium, assessed using the confusion assessment method for ICU, in the treatment and control period were compared. The incidence rate of delirium was significantly lower in the treatment group than in the control group (6.6% vs. 37.9%, [Formula: see text]). Moreover, sedative drugs and non-pharmacological approaches against aggressive behavior of patients who were delirious were used less in the treatment group than in the control group. No serious adverse events were observed in the treatment group. Combination therapy consisting of acupuncture and herbal medicine was found to be effective in lowering the incidence of delirium in patients with CV disease in ICUs. Further studies with a large sample size and parallel randomized controlled design would be required to establish the effects of this therapy.
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- * Department of Cardiology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.,‡ Advanced Critical Care Center, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- * Department of Cardiology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.,‡ Advanced Critical Care Center, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Japan.,§ Department of Cardiology, Gifu Municipal Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- * Department of Cardiology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.,¶ Department of Internal Medicine, Asahi University, Gifu, Japan
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- * Department of Cardiology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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- † Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.,‡ Advanced Critical Care Center, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- * Department of Cardiology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.,‡ Advanced Critical Care Center, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Japan.,§ Department of Cardiology, Gifu Municipal Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- † Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.,‡ Advanced Critical Care Center, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- * Department of Cardiology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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Acar HV. Acupuncture and related techniques during perioperative period: A literature review. Complement Ther Med 2016; 29:48-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2015] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Relief from anxiety using complementary therapies in the perioperative period: A principle-based concept analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2016; 24:1-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2015] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Brown NJ, Puskas F. Breathing Through a Straw: Considerations for Tracheal Stenosis Surgery. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-016-0158-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Effectiveness of integrating individualized and generic complementary medicine treatments with standard care versus standard care alone for reducing preoperative anxiety. J Clin Anesth 2016; 29:54-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2015.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2015] [Revised: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hernández TD, Brenner LA, Walter KH, Bormann JE, Johansson B. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) following traumatic brain injury (TBI): Opportunities and challenges. Brain Res 2016; 1640:139-151. [PMID: 26806403 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2016.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is highly prevalent and occurs in a variety of populations. Because of the complexity of its sequelae, treatment strategies pose a challenge. Given this complexity, TBI provides a unique target of opportunity for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments. The present review describes and discusses current opportunitites and challenges associated with CAM research and clinical applications in civilian, veteran and military service populations. In addition to a brief overview of CAM, the translational capacity from basic to clinical research to clinical practice will be described. Finally, a systematic approach to developing an adoptable evidence base, with proof of effectiveness based on the literature will be discussed. Inherent in this discussion will be the methodological and ethical challenges associated with CAM research in those with TBI and associated comorbidities, specifically in terms of how these challenges relate to practice and policy issues, implementation and dissemination. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled SI:Brain injury and recovery.
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- Theresa D Hernández
- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States; Center for Neuroscience, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States; Department of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), United States.
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), United States; Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, United States; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, United States; Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, United States
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- Department of Veteran Affairs, San Diego Healthcare System, Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health (CESAMH) and University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sciences/Beyster Institute of Nursing Research, United States
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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Bastani F, Khosravi M, Borimnejad L, Arbabi N. The effect of acupressure on cancer-related fatigue among school-aged children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2015; 20:545-51. [PMID: 26457090 PMCID: PMC4598899 DOI: 10.4103/1735-9066.164508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is the most common side effect of chemotherapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Acupressure is one of the most popular non-pharmacologic methods used to reduce fatigue in other settings. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of acupressure on reducing fatigue among children with ALL compared with a placebo treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of 120 hospitalized school-aged children with ALL, 24 h after chemotherapy, they were randomly divided into experimental (n = 60) and placebo groups (n = 60). Intensity of fatigue was rated using the Visual Analog Scale. The intervention (finger acupressure) was applied on ST36 (true points) in the experimental group and on LI12 (sham points) in the placebo group. We evaluated the symptoms of fatigue intensity immediately and 1 h after intervention. Fatigue was also measured 24 h after intervention by Fatigue Scale-Child (FS-C). Data were analyzed by SPSS version 16.0 using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and Chi-square and Fisher exact tests. RESULTS Significant differences were observed between the two groups in the intensity of fatigue 1 h after intervention (P < 0.001). But there was no significant difference between them regarding fatigue 24 h after intervention. CONCLUSIONS Applying one time acupressure may reduce the intensity of fatigue at 1 h post-treatment. Therefore, acupressure could be recommended as an effective, non-pharmacologic method for some CRF control. Applying one time acupressure did not have a long-term effect.
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- Farideh Bastani
- Department of Geriatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Instructor, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Nurse of Children's Medical Centre, Tehran, Iran
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- Leili Borimnejad, Nursing Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Negar Arbabi, Master of Science Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Internationally Educated Nurse, Vancouver, Canada
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- Instructor, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Nurse of Children's Medical Centre, Tehran, Iran
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Au DWH, Tsang HWH, Ling PPM, Leung CHT, Ip PK, Cheung WM. Effects of acupressure on anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acupunct Med 2015; 33:353-9. [PMID: 26002571 DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2014-010720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quantify the effects of acupressure on anxiety among adults. METHODOLOGY RCTs published between January 1997 and February 2014, comparing acupressure with sham control, were identified from the databases Science Citation Index/Social Sciences Citation Index, Scopus, PubMed and PsycINFO. Meta-analysis of eligible studies was performed and the magnitude of the overall effect size was calculated for the anxiety outcome. Revised STRICTA (the Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture) criteria were used to appraise the acupressure procedures, and the Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess the methodological quality of the studies. RESULTS Of 39 potentially relevant studies, seven RCTs met the inclusion criteria for review while five studies met the criteria for meta-analysis. All studies reported the positive effect of acupressure on relieving anxiety from the anticipation of surgery or treatment. EX-HN3 (Yintang), HT7 (Shenmen) were the commonest points selected and two studies used bilateral points. The acupressure procedure was generally well reported and studies had a low risk of bias. The combined results of the five trials showed a greater overall reduction in anxiety in the acupressure group than in the sham controls (standardised mean differences (SMD)=-1.11; 95% CI -1.61 to -0.61; p<0.0001 heterogeneity: I(2)=75%; χ(2)=16.17; p=0.003; r=0.485). CONCLUSIONS Acupressure seems to be effective in providing immediate relief of pretreatment anxiety among adults, and has a medium effect size. However, conflicting results were found for the improvements on physiological indicators. More rigorous reporting, including allocation concealment procedure, is needed to strengthen the results.
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- Doreen W H Au
- Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Wilson CJ, Mitchelson AJ, Tzeng TH, El-Othmani MM, Saleh J, Vasdev S, LaMontagne HJ, Saleh KJ. Caring for the surgically anxious patient: a review of the interventions and a guide to optimizing surgical outcomes. Am J Surg 2015; 212:151-9. [PMID: 26138522 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative surgical anxiety is an unpleasant and common reaction exhibited by patients who are scheduled for surgical procedures. Beyond emotional effects on the patient, it can also have negative repercussions on the surgery including longer hospital stays and poorer outcomes. Given the widespread impacts of preoperative anxiety, it is critical for surgeons to gain a better understanding of how to identify and reduce surgical anxiety in their patients. DATA SOURCES This study used the PubMed database to review the current literature to evaluate screening tools and interventions for surgically anxious patients. CONCLUSIONS Psychiatric anxiety surveys are currently the most appropriate form of assessment for surgical anxiety. Patient education is important for preventing and reducing anxiety levels in patients. Both nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing patient anxiety and treatment should be based on patient preference, resources available, and the surgeon's experience.
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- Craig J Wilson
- Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA
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- National Institute on Deafness and other Communicable Disorders, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA.
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Bastani F. Effect of Acupressure on Maternal Anxiety in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Clin Nurs Res 2015; 25:325-41. [PMID: 25848127 DOI: 10.1177/1054773815579344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Women with diabetes often experience a higher level of anxiety. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of acupressure on relieving anxiety of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). A randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60 women with GDM at a university hospital. The participants were allocated to an experimental and a placebo group (30 women per group). The experimental group received a nurse-provided acupressure at the true point, and the placebo group received pressure (touching) at a sham (false) point. Anxiety was measured immediately in the groups prior to and after a 2-day intervention by a questionnaire and the Visual Analogue Scale. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicated that the acupressure group had significantly lower anxiety than the placebo group (p ≤ .0001). In conclusion, the effects of acupressure appeared to be effective in reducing anxiety in diabetic pregnant women.
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