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Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Assessing barriers to meditation in patients with substance use disorderThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101957 | Champagne-Langabeer, Tiffany; Cohen, A. Sarah; Lopez, Audrey;...AbstractBackground and purposeIndividuals living with substance use disorder (SUD) often face unique challenges that can hinder their engagement in beneficial practices like meditation, which has been shown to support recovery and well-being. This...
Farm-based therapy: An innovative treatment approach for children, adolescents and young adultsThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101967 | Moran, Megan; Brown, Chelsea; Alvarez Hernandez, Antonietta;...AbstractPurposeTo describe the rationale and components of Farm-based Therapy (FBT) as well as examine its preliminary efficacy. MethodsFBT consists of five empirically supported components, or hands-on experience, sustainability, the life cycle, ...
Evaluating the impact of lavender aromatherapy and music therapy on reducing stress, anxiety, and depression in female nurses during the COVID-19 pandemicThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101973 | Yang, Hao-Jan; Li, Miao Wen; Chen, Tzu-ChunAbstractPurposeNurses often experience high levels of physical and psychological stress due to frequent exposure to emergency and critical situations, which can adversely affect their professional performance. This study aimed to evaluate and comp...
Pilot of an animal-assisted activity program to support intergenerational and intercultural community connections to reduce loneliness and social isolationThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101970 | Bould, Em; Brusco, Natasha K.; Callaway, LibbyAbstractBackground and purposeThe COVID-19 pandemic challenged social support systems leading to loneliness and social isolation, particularly for older adults and international university students. This study explored the potential of using a sha...
Effects of Optimal Tai Chi forms in alleviating knee pain among Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis: A case seriesThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101961 | Yang, Feng; Markides, Kyriakos; Reistetter, Timothy A.;...AbstractBackgroundDespite the similar knee osteoarthritis (KOA) prevalence among races and ethnicities, Hispanic patients with KOA are 30%–40 % less likely to receive treatments compared with their White counterparts. Tai Chi (TC) could be an acce...
Associations of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior with sleep quality in college studentsThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101964 | Huang, Yangyi; Zheng, Kefeng; Tan, Teck Cheng;...AbstractBackgroundSleep disorders are prevalent in college students and are often exacerbated by academic pressures. Accumulating evidence indicates that physical activity and sedentary behaviors exert divergent effects on sleep quality. This stud...
Knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga among obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional surveyThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101981 | Karim, Farhana Sultana; Maharana, Satyapriya; Akhter, Sayeba;...abstract AimTo examine obstetricians' and gynecologists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antenatal yoga and to explore the factors contributing to their hesitancy in recommending it. MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted amon...
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with core stability training in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominisThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101958 | Li, Jinxia; Xie, Jingjun; Guo, Xiaoqing;...AbstractBackgroundDiastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) women experience discomfort signs, which had a negative impact like an impairment of the quality of life and functional capacities of women. Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) a...
Decreasing edema with platysma exercises following third molar extraction surgery: A randomized controlled trialThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101963 | Olmez, Sevim Beyza; Yazici, Gokhan; Onder, Merve;...AbstractBackground and purposeThe extraction of lower third molars is a routine procedure in dental practice however, it can lead to complications such as pain, edema and trismus. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of platysma exe...
Changes in the prescription of benzodiazepines and related drugs at month 12 after E2R hypnotherapy in previously treated patients: A descriptive studyThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101971 | Bastian, B.; Martineau, F.; Esvan, M.;...AbstractBackground and purposeIn France, benzodiazepines are widely prescribed and consumed for anxiety and sleep disorders. E2R (Emotion, Regression, Repair) hypnotherapy could be an alternative non-pharmacological method to reduce their long-ter...
Can mat Pilates improve quality of life components in breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy? A randomized controlled trialThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101972 | Bertoli, Josefina; Bandeira, Antonio Cleilson Nobre; Freitas, Cíntia de la Rocha;...AbstractBackgroundShort and long-term breast cancer treatment side-effects allied with the increase of sedentary behavior, affect quality of life (QoL). Nonetheless, regular physical exercise appears to ameliorate breast cancer survivor (BCS) QoL ...
A study on the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on the quality of life in patients with sleep disordersThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101959 | Yang, Feng-Huang; Hsieh, Huei-LinAbstractBackground and purposeSleep disorders often affect work efficiency and interpersonal relationships, leading to a decline in quality of life. Hypnotherapy has shown potential in effectively improving sleep disorders with fewer side effects....
Effect of traditional Chinese fitness exercises on bone mineral density of middle-aged and elderly people–A systematic review and network meta-analysisThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101956 | Ren, Zhuping; He, Liyue; Li, Xiaoran;...AbstractObjectiveTo conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis on the effects of traditional Chinese fitness exercises on bone mineral density (BMD) among middle-aged and elderly individuals. MethodsRandomized controlled trials were col...
Cervical manipulation accelerates recovery and further correction of cervical alignment in mechanical neck pain (MNP) patients with neck exercise: A randomized controlled trialThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101969 | Wu, Ke; Deng, Rongrong; Zhao, Xu;...AbstractBackgroundMechanical neck pain (MNP) is often associated with changes in cervical sagittal alignment, causing pain and functional limitations. ObjectiveThis study evaluated the additional effects of cervical manipulation in patients with M...
Clinician views on acupuncture for acute pain care in a busy urban emergency departmentThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101982 | Seaman, Lisa A.; LaVergne, Dana; Walden, Angela L.;...AbstractIntroductionOpioid misuse and dependence remain critical public health issues in the U.S., contributing significantly to reduced life expectancy. Emergency departments (EDs) are key settings for implementing opioid reduction strategies whe...
Comparing the impact of various exercise modalities on old adults with Alzheimer's disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysisThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101968 | Hu, Fengting; Peng, Jin; Wang, Weiran;...AbstractBackground and purposeThe global prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the elderly is rising, and exercise is increasingly used as a non-pharmacological intervention. However, the most effective exercise modality for improving quality ...
“I am not pain, I have pain”: A pilot study examining iRest yoga nidra as a mind-body intervention for persistent painThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101955 | Barber, Meg; Evans, Subhadra; Marks, Rosie;...AbstractPurposeThis pilot study was the first of its kind to examine the experiences of people with persistent pain engaging in a six-week iRest for Pain group program as part of multidisciplinary pain care. MethodThe present study used a qualitat...
Efficacy and safety of moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysisThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101979 | Chen, Shun; Liu, Weiting; Liang, Changhao;...AbstractBackground and purposeAlthough several reviews have examined moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), they have some methodological limitations. This systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence on various moxibustion interventi...
Moderate intensity continuous training, combined moderate-intensity continuous training vs combined high-intensity interval training in adults with hypertension: Randomized controlled trialThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101960 | López-Ruiz, Isabel; Ruiz-Poveda, Fernando Lozano; Masía, María Dolores;...AbstractBackground and purposeDespite all efforts to treat hypertension, it is still responsible for 10.8 million deaths annually. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of continuous moderate-intensity training, strength training combin...
Efficacy of different probiotic regimens for allergic rhinitis: A network meta-analysisThis link opens in a new window Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Volume 59, 2025 May, Article 101954 | Lu, Chang; Gao, Yuan; Dong, Siyue;...AbstractBackgroundTo evaluate the efficacy of different probiotic species in the treatment of Allergic rhinitis (AR), we used network meta-analysis (NMA), which provides a foundation for evidence-based therapeutic selection. MethodsNine databases ...

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