A randomized clinical trial of auricular point acupressure for chronic low back pain: a feasibility study [PDF]
Objectives. This prospective, randomized clinical trial (RCT) was designed to investigate the feasibility and effects of a 4-week auricular point acupressure (APA) for chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods. Participants were randomized to either true APA
Albers, Kathryn M +11 more
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Summary Introduction Elective caesarean section is a common and painful procedure. Uncontrolled pain following caesarean section can profoundly and negatively on a wide range of patient and healthcare‐centred outcomes. The aim of this systematic review was to update existing recommendations for postoperative pain management after elective caesarean ...
Gillian Crowe +22 more
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Optimal Treatment for Dysfunctional Breathing in Adults: An International Delphi Study
This international Delphi study identified five essential interventions for treating dysfunctional breathing, with assessment and home practice essential for delivery. The findings provide guidance for treatment options for both researchers and clinicians.
Janet Bondarenko +4 more
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Objective To investigate the effect of quality control circle (QCC) activities to improve the hospitalized children's adherence to Traditional Chinese Medicine acupoint application. Methods A QCC team was established to analyze potential causes of poor
WANG Mimi (王迷迷) +2 more
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Expectancy and Treatment Interactions: A Dissociation between Acupuncture Analgesia and Expectancy Evoked Placebo Analgesia [PDF]
Recent advances in placebo research have demonstrated the mind's power to alter physiology. In this study, we combined an expectancy manipulation model with both verum and sham acupuncture treatments to address: 1) how and to what extent treatment and ...
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ABSTRACT Background Cough, a prevalent and debilitating symptom of lung cancer, remains poorly managed. Accumulating evidence on non‐pharmacological interventions for lung cancer cough necessitates systematic evaluation to assess their efficacy. Aim To synthesise evidence on non‐pharmacological interventions for managing cough in lung cancer patients ...
Mengyao Cao +4 more
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Acupressure to Reduce Treatment-Related Symptoms for Children With Cancer and Recipients of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
BackgroundWe describe the study design and protocol of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (RCT) Acupressure for Children in Treatment for a Childhood Cancer (ACT-CC).ObjectiveTo describe the feasibility and effectiveness of an acupressure ...
Adcock, Robyn +12 more
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A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea using a simple acupressure protocol [PDF]
Objective: To evaluate a simple acupressure protocol in LIV3 and LI4 acupoints in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: This paper reports a randomized, single blinded clinical trial. 90 young women with dysmenorrhea were recruited to three groups
Allan, Helen T. +13 more
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Effects of Electroacupuncture at ST36 on Visceral Pain and Inflammatory Markers in IBS Rats
Electroacupuncture (EA) at ST36 significantly reduced visceral pain and colonic inflammation in IBS model rats. EA increased pain thresholds, lowered AWR scores, and downregulated key inflammatory mediators (IL‐1β, IL‐6, TNF‐α, TRPV1, NF‐κB). These findings highlight ST36‐targeted EA as a promising therapeutic strategy for IBS visceral hypersensitivity
Ya‐bo Hao +6 more
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Traditional auriculotherapy for hypertension: a pilot randomized trial [PDF]
Author name used in this publication: Lorna Kwai-ping Suen2013-2014 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalVersion of ...
Chair, Sek-ying +6 more
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