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Reflexology

open access: yes, 2019
Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to particular points on the ears, hands and feet to impact the health of specific parts of the body. It is a form of complementary therapy that is used for diseases and conditions that have long lasting ...
Quindlen, Kristen A.
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The effect of reflexotherapy and massage therapy on vital signs and stress before coronary angiography: An open-label clinical trial [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
BACKGROUND: Complementary medicine interventions are now successfully used to reduce stress as well as to stabilize hemodynamic indices within different procedures.
Khaledifar, A.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

The Effect of Massage Therapy by a Nurse and the Patient’s Companion on the Anxiety of Male Patients Hospitalized in CCU: A Clinical Trial

open access: yesنشریه پرستاری ایران, 2012
Background & Aim: Anxiety can change the heart rate and also increase the myocardial oxygen demand and the risk of mortality in patients with heart diseases.
Adib-Hajbaghery M   +3 more
doaj  

Compassion Fatigue Among Australian Oncology Nurses Caring for Adult Cancer Patients: Antecedents, Impact and Mediators

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To explore how Australian oncology nurses perceive and experience compassion fatigue when caring for adult cancer patients, how they mitigate compassion fatigue and identify potential interventions to address compassion fatigue. Design A qualitative, descriptive study.
Janneka Banks   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mā Te Wai - Ka Piki Ake Te Hauora [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This paper researched traditional Māori forms of music therapy focusing on waiata¹ and taonga pūoro² . Linking cultures: collaborative partnerships in music therapy and related disciplines is the main objective of this research.
Rollo, Te Manaaroha Pirihira
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The assessment and management of pain in older people : a systematic review of the literature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
This paper presents the findings of a systematic literature which was carried out to determine the most appropriate strategies that could be carried out for the assessment and management of pain in residents living in care homes. Five hundred and seventy-
Reid, David M., Schofield, Pat
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EFFECTS OF TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE ON HEART RATE, BLOOD PRESSURE, AND ANXIETY IN DEPRESSION PATIENTS: A PILOT STUDY

open access: yes, 2016
Major Depressive Disorder has been predicted asthe second leading cause of death and disability by the year 2020. Massage is the most popular complementary and alternative medical treatment for depression. It is likely to effectively reduce anxiety. This
Warangkana Chompoopan
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Evaluating the Safety, Feasibility and Acceptability of Weighted Blankets in Acute Care for People With Dementia: A Randomised Control Trial

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the safety, feasibility and acceptability of weighted blankets for patients with dementia who experience agitation in acute care. Design Randomised controlled trial. Methods Patients with dementia experiencing agitation at a single hospital were recruited between May 2023 and January 2024. Participants were randomly assigned to
A. Fox   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Body talk [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
First published in International Therapist (Issue 36, October 2011), the membership journal of the Federation of Holistic TherapistsA critical evaluation of the spa, beauty and massage industry's approach towards promoting body esteem.
Holland, Fiona G.
core   +1 more source

Understanding Nurses' Needs Regarding Tailored, Evidence‐Based Sleep Education and Training

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Identify desired training content for shift‐working nurses to improve their sleep and fatigue. Design A descriptive qualitative design. Methods We recruited night shift nurses (N = 23) to provide feedback during virtual focus groups/interviews. Data collection occurred in the U.S. between March and June 2024.
Beverly M. Hittle   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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