scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Systematic Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helané Wahbeh ◽  
Angela Senders ◽  
Rachel Neuendorf ◽  
Julien Cayton
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Objectives. To (1) characterize complementary and alternative medicine studies for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, (2) evaluate the quality of these studies, and (3) systematically grade the scientific evidence for individual CAM modalities for posttraumatic stress disorder. Design. Systematic review. Eight data sources were searched. Selection criteria included any study design assessing posttraumatic stress disorder outcomes and any complementary and alternative medicine intervention. The body of evidence for each modality was assessed with the Natural Standard evidence-based, validated grading rationale. Results and Conclusions. Thirty-three studies (n = 1329) were reviewed. Scientific evidence of benefit for posttraumatic stress disorder was strong for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and good for acupuncture, hypnotherapy, meditation, and visualization. Evidence was unclear or conflicting for biofeedback, relaxation, Emotional Freedom and Thought Field therapies, yoga, and natural products. Considerations for clinical applications and future research recommendations are discussed.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for PTSD

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Senior Clinician ◽  
Clinical Interactions ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Posttraumatic stress disorder may result from exposure to a myriad of traumatic events including war, natural disaster, and interpersonal violence. Traditional methods of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy have provided relief to many but have also failed to address the suffering of large numbers of others. This suboptimal response to traditional care leaves many both patients and providers frustrated that tools necessary to alleviate the social, occupational and interpersonal dysfunction resulting from PTSD seem lacking. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, compiles the most recent understanding of many of the complementary and alternative modalities used to fill this therapeutic void. In 16 well-organized, accessible chapters, leaders in their respective fields review the latest research and the best clinical approaches for treatments including yoga, acupuncture, meditation, alternative pharmacology, and virtual reality. While chapters vary to reflect the varying degrees of present clinical experience and knowledge for these modalities, each chapter provides the most up to date understanding of neurobiology, best practices, and key points for clinicians and patients considering inclusion of these treatments in patient care. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder provides an excellent overview of the field and starting point for clinicians and patients interested in learning more about these treatments. For everyone from student to senior clinician this text can serve as a thoughtful reference and practical guide to everyday clinical interactions. This book can begin the journey into understanding complementary and alternative medicine for PTSD and the potential benefit for patients and clinicians.

Introduction

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary H. Wynn ◽  
David M. Benedek
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Military Deployment ◽  
Current Information ◽  
The Past ◽  
Number Of Individuals

The driving force behind this textbook was recognition of the increasing need for more consolidated information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During the past decade, may of the contributors to this book have seen an increasing number of individuals returning from military deployment suffering from PTSD, alongside the rising use and interest in CAM. This increased interest has led to significant strides forward in research, including some attention devoted to various CAM modalities. When looking across the clinical and research landscape, it was an easy decision to move forward with a project dedicated to consolidating the growing wealth of current information on CAM and PTSD. The hope is that this book provides easily digestible information that assists clinicians, advocates, patients, and students in their pursuit of better understanding of this important and growing topic.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine therapy in reducing pain in diabetic neuropathy: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
St Syahriyani ◽  
Saldy Yusuf ◽  
Yuliana Syam
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Diabetic Neuropathy ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: Pain is quite often felt in approximately 30 to 50% of people with diabetic neuropathy. As a result, the quality of life is low, indicated by the high morbidity and mortality rates. The availability of symptomatic pharmacological agents has the potential to have side effects and adverse effects in the elderly and in addition to the high risk of addiction. Complementary therapy and alternative medicine in chronic pain are clinically safe, cost-effective, and affordable. However, scientific evidence of its effectiveness is limited.Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the intervention modalities and the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine therapy in diabetic neuropathy pain.Methods: The searched literature databases included PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, EBSCO host, DOAJ, Clinical Key for Nursing, and Cochrane. The criteria for the article, among others, focus on complementary therapy and alternative medicine in diabetic neuropathy pain, publications in the last five years, full text, and in English. Results: Fifteen articles were identified in reporting the effectiveness of complementary therapy and alternative medicine in reducing diabetic neuropathy pain, including mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness meditation, relaxation, whole-body vibration, Abzan, aerobic resistance training, nano curcumin, Citrullus colocynthis, dietary, acupuncture, laser, and reflexology.Conclusion: Most scientific evidence reports the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine therapies in reducing pain in diabetic neuropathy, thus strengthening its application as an adjunct to conventional medicine is needed.

scholarly journals Interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms induced by medical events: A systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 109908
Author(s):  
Mytra Haerizadeh ◽  
Jennifer A. Sumner ◽  
Jeffrey L. Birk ◽  
Christopher Gonzalez ◽  
Reuben Heyman-Kantor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
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