scholarly journals Positive Psychological Interventions and Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 133-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne E. Iddon ◽  
Joanne M. Dickson ◽  
Jen Unwin
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Positive Psychological Interventions

scholarly journals Evidence for the Efficacy of Scrambler Therapy for Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 4;23 (7;4) ◽  
pp. 349-363
Author(s):  
Sushma Bhatnagar
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Effective Therapy ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Scrambler Therapy

Background: Certain types of cancer pain have remained hard to control even by highly skilled pain experts. Uncontrolled cancer pain can have severe effects on quality of life, physical functioning, and leads to psychological distress. From this perspective, nonpharmacologic modalities of treatment are important. Neuromodulatory techniques, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and scrambler therapy (ST), have gained popularity in recent times. ST is a relatively new therapy that has been used for the management of cancer pain resistant to pharmacologic management. Several studies have shown that ST is an effective therapy for this type of pain. Objectives: The aim of this study was to detect possible gaps in the literature regarding the efficacy of ST for cancer pain and formulate recommendations for research through a systematic review of the literature. Study Design: A systematic review of the literature was performed following the recommendations of the PRISMA Statement. Methods: PubMed and EMBASE were searched for studies that met the inclusion criteria using a predetermined search strategy. Reference list of retrieved studies and Google Scholar were used to verify that no relevant studies had been omitted. Data were extracted from the studies with a data extraction sheet. A qualitative analyses of the extracted data was undertaken. Results: Twenty-seven studies were retrieved. Ten were articles that were categorized as literature reviews, including 7 general literature reviews not following a specific review methodology, 1 editorial, and 2 systematic reviews. Seventeen were original studies, including 2 single-arm trials, 1 randomized controlled trial, 4 pilot trials, 4 case reports, 2 retrospective studies, and 4 prospective studies. By and large, the available literature supports the use of ST as an effective therapy for the management of refractory cancer pain. However, the level of evidence for its application to cancer pain is not particularly strong, and improvement in pain with ST may even be owing to a placebo effect. Limitations: This study was not a meta-review. Because of the limited number of clinical trials on ST in cancer pain, such a meta-review could not meaningfully be performed. Conclusions: Methodologically sound, large randomized control trials are needed in this area. However at this stage, ST may be considered a good option for cancer patients suffering from pain that does not respond to pharmacologic treatment. Key words: Scrambler therapy, cancer, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, Calmare therapy, evidence, noninvasive pain treatment, chronic pain

scholarly journals Assessing the Effectiveness of Brief and Low Intensity Psychological Interventions for Medically Unexplained Symptoms and Health Anxiety: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orla McDevitt-Petrovic ◽  
Karen Kirby
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Medically Unexplained Symptoms ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Illness Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Medically Unexplained ◽  
Unexplained Symptoms ◽  
Illness Anxiety

This chapter presents a systematic review of the literature to assess the effectiveness of brief psychological interventions for medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)/somatic symptom disorder, non-cardiac chest pain, and illness anxiety disorder or health anxiety (HA). Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched as data sources. Reference lists were subsequently examined for other relevant articles. Studies were assessed according to specified inclusion criteria and extracted according to PRISMA guidelines. A total of 23 studies were included in the final synthesis. Significant effects for intervention groups relative to control groups were reported in 19 studies, whilst 4 studies did not determine any significant benefits of interventions compared with controls. All of the brief interventions (CBT, psychosocial, psychophysiological, psychosomatic, relaxation and group therapy), with the exception of metaphor therapy, showed significant effects relative to controls in at least one study. The evidence suggests that brief psychological interventions, more specifically time limited CBT based interventions may be effective in treating HA and MUS with psychological distress. Findings are comparable with other reviews. Future research may facilitate the piloting of an intervention, and there remains a need to provide more robust evidence of cost effectiveness.

A Multiple Needs Framework for Climate Change Anxiety Interventions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
William John Bingley ◽  
Anh Tran ◽  
Candice Boyd ◽  
Kari Gibson ◽  
Elise Katherine Kalokerinos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Unintended Effects ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Address Climate Change ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Holistic Understanding

Climate change anxiety is a growing problem for individual well-being the world over. However, psychological interventions to address climate change anxiety may have unintended effects on outcomes other than individual well-being, such as group cohesion and pro-environmental behavior. Reflecting this complexity, we outline a multiple needs framework of climate change anxiety interventions, which can be used to analyze interventions in terms of their effects on individual, social, and environmental outcomes. We use this framework to contextualize a systematic review of the literature detailing the effects of climate change anxiety interventions. This analysis identifies interventions centered around problem-focused action, emotion management, and enhancing social connections as those which have positive effects on the widest range of outcomes. It also identifies interventions that may have detrimental effects on one or more outcomes. We identify gaps where more research is required, including research that assesses the effects of climate change anxiety interventions on individual, social and environmental outcomes in concert. An interactive website summarizes these insights and presents the results of the systematic review in a way that is accessible to a range of stakeholders. The multiple needs framework provides a way to conceptualize the effectiveness of climate change anxiety interventions beyond their impact on individual well-being, contributing to a more holistic understanding of the effects of this global phenomenon.

scholarly journals Cancer Pain and Depression: A Systematic Review of Age-Related Patterns

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Gagliese ◽  
Lynn R Gauthier ◽  
Gary Rodin
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Background Pain ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Older Cancer Patients ◽  
Quality And Outcomes

BACKGROUND: Pain is a common and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer patients of all ages. Cancer pain is associated with elevated levels of depression; however, age-related patterns in this relationship remain unclear. This information is important to provide effective palliation of pain and depression to the growing numbers of older cancer patients.OBJECTIVE: To provide a systematic review of the literature regarding age-related patterns in the intensity or prevalence of depression among cancer patients with pain.METHODS: Medical and psychological literature databases were searched to identify eligible studies. The methodological quality and outcomes of the studies were compiled and systematically reviewed.RESULTS: Five articles, describing four studies, met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Due to high levels of cross-study methodological variability, a qualitative review was undertaken. Three of the four studies did not find evidence for age-related patterns in depression. The fourth study found that depression increased with age.CONCLUSION: The weight of the evidence suggests that younger and older cancer patients with pain report comparable levels of depression. However, this conclusion remains preliminary due to the methodological limitations of the available studies. Research is needed to more adequately address this important issue.

Adverse Effects of Transdermal Opiates Treating Moderate-Severe Cancer Pain in Comparison to Long-Acting Morphine: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 492-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Tassinari ◽  
Sergio Sartori ◽  
Emiliano Tamburini ◽  
Emanuela Scarpi ◽  
William Raffaeli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Long Acting

Telepractice for Adult Speech-Language Pathology Services: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 326-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Weidner ◽  
Joneen Lowman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Primary Progressive Aphasia ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Service Delivery Model ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Screening Assessment

Purpose We conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding adult telepractice services (screening, assessment, and treatment) from approximately 2014 to 2019. Method Thirty-one relevant studies were identified from a literature search, assessed for quality, and reported. Results Included studies illustrated feasibility, efficacy, diagnostic accuracy, and noninferiority of various speech-language pathology services across adult populations, including chronic aphasia, Parkinson's disease, dysphagia, and primary progressive aphasia. Technical aspects of the equipment and software used to deliver services were discussed. Some general themes were noted as areas for future research. Conclusion Overall, results of the review continue to support the use of telepractice as an appropriate service delivery model in speech-language pathology for adults. Strong research designs, including experimental control, across multiple well-described settings are still needed to definitively determine effectiveness of telepractice services.

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