CUPPING THERAPY: A PRUDENT APPROACH IN PAIN MANAGEMENT-A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Cupping Therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine for treating variety of musculoskeletal disorders. Number of studies indicated the efficacy of various cupping methods in decreasing neck or back pain intensity within short duration and improves quality of life. DATABASES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The experimental studies were searched on the electronic databases including Google Scholar, PEDro, PubMed and Cochrane Library from June 2015 to December 2019. It was ensured that all articles were full-text in English language whereas screening was executed on relevant titles and abstracts, evaluated on the basis of cupping therapy and its effects on musculoskeletal pain. RESULTS A total of eight out of ten experimental studies showed significant decrease (p<0.05) in spinal pain in result of cupping therapy except for the two studies that demonstrated no significant pre-post group differences (p>0.05).

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Exercise as a Therapeutic and Supporting Strategy for Climacteric Symptoms: an Evidence-Based Review

Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.17921/2447-8938.2021v23n1p35-38 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 35-38

Author(s):

Rodrigo Gomes Pereira Pinto ◽

David Michel de Oliveira ◽

Anderson Geremias Macedo ◽

Giselle Soares Passos

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Health Improvement ◽

Climacteric Symptoms ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional

AbstractClimacteric is a natural process characterized by the female hormones reduction and increased symptoms that interfere in the woman's quality of life. The objective was to raise scientific evidence on the physical exercise effects as a therapeutic strategy on climacteric symptoms. This systematic review study accessed the Virtual Health Library (VHL) and consulted articles from the last 10 years, with the following eligibility criteria; inclusion, scientific articles published in the last 10 years, with clinical, quasi-experimental, cross-sectional design and case studies conducted with women in the climacteric. Articles published before 2010 with delineations were excluded; epidemiological, systematic review, meta-analyzes, experimental studies with animal model. The studies included in the review were read in full, critically analyzed and categorized. The findings showed that active women have a reduction in vasomotor and somatic symptoms of the climacteric, also collaborating in the prevention of diseases prevalent in this period. Aerobic physical exercise improves physical fitness and quality of life indicators of climacteric women. In clinical practice, aerobic exercise can be considered an auxiliary strategy in the climacteric symptoms treatment and female health improvement. Keywords: Climacteric. Health. Physical Exercise. ResumoO climatério é um processo natural caracterizado pela redução dos hormônios femininos e aumento de sintomas que interferem na qualidade de vida da mulher. Objetivou-se levantar evidências científicas sobre os efeitos do exercício físico como estratégia terapêutica na sintomatologia climatérica. Este estudo de revisão sistemática acessou a Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS) e consultou artigo dos últimos 10 anos, com os seguintes critérios de elegibilidade; inclusão, artigos científicos com delineamento clínico, quase-experimental, transversal e estudos de caso realizados com mulheres no climatério. Foram excluídos artigos publicados anterior a 2010, com delineamentos; epidemiológico, revisão sistemática, metanálises, estudos experimentais com modelo animal. Os estudos incluídos na revisão foram lidos na integra, analisados criticamente e categorizados. Os achados demonstraram que mulheres ativas apresentam redução dos sintomas vasomotores e somáticos do climatério, também colabora na prevenção de doenças prevalentes nesse período. O exercício físico aeróbio melhora a aptidão física e indicadores de qualidade de vida de mulheres climatéricas. Na prática clínica o exercício aeróbio pode ser considerado uma estratégia auxiliar no tratamento dos sintomas do climatério e melhora da saúde feminina. Palavras-chave: Climatério. Saúde. Exercício Físico.

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Effectiveness of massage therapy on fatigue and pain in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental Translational and Clinical ◽

10.1177/20552173211022779 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 205521732110227

Author(s):

Shahin Salarvand ◽

Mohammad Eghbal Heidari ◽

Kazem Farahi ◽

Erfan Teymuri ◽

Mohammad Almasian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Massage Therapy ◽

Pharmacological Therapy ◽

Mean Difference ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Clinical Value ◽

Significant Trial

Background Fatigue and pain are prevalent symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and frequent complaint in MS patients, which reduce their quality of life. This study aimed to assess the effect of massage therapy on pain and fatigue in MS Patients. Method The original and Persian databases were searched included PubMed, web of science, embase, ovid, scopus, and the Cochrane Library, SID, and Iranedex from inception to November 2020. Studies that reported the effect of massage on fatigue and pain were included. Two investigators extracted all relevant data, independently. For deriving analysis, mean difference (MD) and standardized mean difference (SMD) were used. Result Ten studies were eligible acoording criteria. The effect of massage on fatigue showed significant improvement (−1.62; 95% CL −2.40, −0.83; p < .00001), also results of the systematic review showed a significant reduction in pain severity. Conclusion Massage as a complementary and non-pharmacological therapy might have been associated with alleviating fatigue and pain in M.S. patients. Based on the current study, massage intervention for MS patients could have possible clinical value for palliating pain and fatigue and improving quality of life; however, this matter needs further and more significant trial studies.

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Impact of eating disorders on paid or unpaid work participation and performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Journal of Eating Disorders ◽

10.1186/s40337-021-00525-2 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fatima Safi ◽

Anna M. Aniserowicz ◽

Heather Colquhoun ◽

Jill Stier ◽

Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Eating Disorders ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Work Participation ◽

Unpaid Work ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

And Performance ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Eating disorders (ED) can reduce quality of life by limiting participation and performance in social and occupational roles, including paid or unpaid work. The association between ED pathologies and work participation and performance must be well understood to strengthen vocational rehabilitation programmes and prevent occupational disruptions in the ED population. The aims of this study are: (1) to examine the degree of association between ED pathologies and work participation and performance in 15-year-olds and older; (2) to highlight the specific ED symptoms that are most correlated with changes in work performance and participation; (3) to compile the most common metrics and assessments used to measure work participation and performance with ED. Methods Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library will be searched for observational and experimental studies that meet the following criteria: (1) a clinical sample of typical or atypical ED; (2) paid or unpaid employment or training; (3) an association between ED pathologies and work participation or performance. Unpublished data will also be examined. Title and abstract, and full-text screening will be conducted in duplicate. Risk of bias and quality of evidence assessments will be completed. A random-effect meta-analysis will be performed. Discussion This synthesis can clarify knowledge and gaps around the impact of ED on work functioning, thereby allowing better evaluation, improvements and development of current workplace assessments, interventions, and policies. Trial registration The registration number for this systematic review on PROSPERO is CRD42021255055.

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Does Conservative Kidney Management Offer a Quantity or Quality of Life Benefit Compared to Dialysis? A Systematic Review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-196946/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Buur Louise Engelbrecht ◽

Madsen Jens Kristian ◽

Eidemak Inge ◽

Krarup Elizabeth ◽

Lauridsen Thomas Guldager ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Symptom Burden ◽

Place Of Death ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Secondary Outcomes ◽

The Cochrane Library

Abstract Background Patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD5) collaborate with their clinicians when choosing their future treatment modality. Most elderly patients with CKD5 may only have two treatment options: dialysis or conservative kidney management (CKM). The objective of this systematic review was to investigate whether CKM offers a quantity or quality of life benefit compared to dialysis for some patients with CKD5.MethodsThe databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and CINAHL were systematically searched for studies comparing patients with CKD5 treated with CKM or dialysis. The primary outcomes were mortality and quality of life (QoL). Hospitalization, symptom burden, and place of death were secondary outcomes. For studies reporting hazard ratios, pooled values were calculated, and forest plots conducted.ResultsTwenty-four primary studies, all observational, were identified. All studies except one reported an increased mortality in patients treated with CKM (pooled hazard ratio 0.53, 95% confidence interval 0.41-0.69). For patients aged ≥ 80 years and for elderly individuals with comorbidities, results were ambiguous. In most studies, CKM seemed advantageous for QoL and secondary outcomes. Findings were limited by the heterogeneity of studies and biased outcomes favouring dialysis.ConclusionsIn general, patients with CKD5 live for a shorter time on CKM than on dialysis. In patients aged ≥ 80 years old, and in elderly individuals with comorbidities, the survival benefits of dialysis seem to be lost. Regarding QoL, symptom burden, hospitalization, and place of death, CKM may have advantages. Higher quality studies are needed to guide patients and clinicians in the decision-making process.

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Rikkunshito for Upper Gastrointestinal Syndrome in Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocol

10.21203/rs.3.rs-742239/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hong Liu ◽

Yifeng Ren ◽

Yuting Wang ◽

Yu Yang ◽

Chuan Zheng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Complete Control ◽

Patients With Cancer ◽

Treatment Interruptions ◽

Phase 0 ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal

Abstract BackgroundUpper gastrointestinal syndrome including nausea, vomiting, and anorexia is a common side effect of chemotherapy, which are associated with treatment interruptions, reduced food intake, decreased functionality and a worse quality of life. Rikkunshito is a traditional herbal medicine that has gained increasing attention in recent years for its effect on relieving gastrointestinal disorders in various digestive diseases, while its efficacy for upper gastrointestinal syndrome induced by chemotherapy remains uncertain. MethodsDatabases including PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Chinese databases, and Japanese database will be systematically searched from their inception onwards. Randomized controlled trials will be assessed. The primary outcome parameters are the complete control (CC) rate, complete response (CR) rate, and complete protection (CP) rate in the overall phase (0–120 hours). The secondary outcomes include: (I) the CC rate, CR rate and CP rate during the acute phase (0–24 hours) and delayed phase (24–120 hours); (II) the score and frequency of vomiting, nausea, and anorexia occurring; (III) the daily dietary intake and body weight; (IV) plasma ghrelin level; (V) quality of life; (VI) incidence of adverse events. The overall quality of the data will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation guidelines. Risk of bias will be evaluated by the Cochrane tool. Reporting bias will be estimated using Begg and Egger tests. Heterogeneity will be evaluated by the I2 statistic and Q test. If I2 > 50%, sensitivity analysis and subgroup analysis of different items will be performed. DiscussionFrom the study, we will ascertain the efficacy and safety of rikkunshito in chemotherapy-induced upper gastrointestinal syndrome. This review may provide evidence for rikkunshito as an adjuvant to treat upper gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with cancer. Systematic review registrationCRD42020214299 in PROSPERO.

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Association Between Spirituality/religiousness and Quality of Life Among Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-105884/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

CEZIMAR CORREIA BORGES ◽

PATRÍCIA ROBERTA DOS SANTOS ◽

POLISSANDRO MORTOZA ALVES ◽

RENATA CUSTÓDIO MACIEL BORGES ◽

GIANCARLO LUCCHETTI ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Academic Research ◽

Positive Association ◽

Healthy Adults ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is determined by multiple factors that include components such as spirituality and religiousness (S/R). Even though various systematic reviews have investigated the association between S/R and improved health outcomes in the most different groups, healthy young individuals are seldom addressed. The aim this study was to evalue the association between S/R and HRQoL among young, healthy individuals.Methods: Systematic review of papers published in the last ten years and indexed in four academic research databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus) and two gray literature databases. Inclusion criteria were studies assessing S/R and HRQoL using validated instruments and assessing healthy adults (i.e., non-clinical patients, not belonging to any specific group of chronic diseases), aged between 18 and 64 years old. Results: Ten out of 1,952 studies met the inclusion criteria: nine cross-sectional and one longitudinal cohort study, in which 89% of the participants were college students. Nine studies report a positive association between S/R and HRQoL, while one study did not report any significant association. The main HRQoL domains associated with S/R were the psychological, social relationships, and environment domains, while the S/R most influent facets/components were optimism, inner strength, peace, high control, hope, and happiness. Conclusions: Higher S/R levels among healthy adult individuals were associated with higher HRQoL levels, suggesting the S/R can be an important strategy to deal with adverse environmental situations even among those without chronic diseases, enhancing the wellbeing of individuals. Registration of systematic review: PROSPERO - CRD42018104047

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Mirtazapine for the Treatment of Chronic Pruritus

Medicines ◽

10.3390/medicines6030073 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 73 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Raveena Khanna ◽

Emily Boozalis ◽

Micah Belzberg ◽

John G. Zampella ◽

Shawn G. Kwatra

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Conventional Therapy ◽

Sleep Disturbances ◽

English Language ◽

First Line ◽

Chronic Itch ◽

Wide Range ◽

Chronic Pruritus

Background: Chronic pruritus is a debilitating condition associated with a wide range of dermatologic, systemic and psychogenic etiologies. In patients with chronic pruritus that is refractory to conventional therapy, symptoms can significantly decrease quality of life by contributing to anxiety, sleep disturbances, and in many cases depression. Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of mirtazapine in relieving chronic itch that is refractory to standard first-line therapies. Methods: We searched PubMed for English-language articles containing the words (“pruritus” or “itch”) AND “antidepressant” and then conducted a systematic review of the current literature to summarize the efficacy of mirtazapine in treating chronic itch. Results: All studies reported a reduction in itch intensity following the administration of mirtazapine. Conclusion: Collectively, these studies suggest the potential for mirtazapine to relieve chronic itch attributed to dermatological causes and malignancies. As, such mirtazapine may be an option for patients with chronic pruritus that is refractory to typical first-line treatments.

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Efficacy and Safety of PARACHUTE® Device: systematic review

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira ◽

10.1590/1806-9282.64.09.853 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 64 (9) ◽

pp. 853-860 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Roberta da Silva Teixeira ◽

Bruna Medeiros Gonçalves de Veras ◽

Kátia Marie Simões e Senna ◽

Rosângela Caetano

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Heart Failure ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Efficacy And Safety ◽

Frequent Event

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Heart failure due to an acute myocardial infarction is a very frequent event, with a tendency to increase according to improvements in the treatment of acute conditions which have led to larger numbers of infarction survivors. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to synthesize the evidence, through a systematic review, on efficacy and safety of the device in patients with this basic condition. METHODS Studies published between January 2002 and October 2016 were analysed, having as reference databases Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library, Lilacs, Web of Science and Scopus. The selection of studies, data extraction and methodological quality assessment of studies were examined by two independent reviewers, with disagreements resolved by consensus. RESULTS Only prospective studies without control group were identified. Six studies were included, with averages of 34 participants and follow-up of 13 months. Clinical, functional, hemodynamic and quality of life outcomes were evaluated. The highest mortality rate was 8.4% with 12-month follow-up for unspecified cardiovascular reasons, and heart failure rehospitalization was 29.4% with 36-month follow-up. Statistically significant improvements were found only in some of the studies which evaluating changes in left ventricular volume indices, the distance measured by the six-minute walk test, New York Heart Association functional classification, and quality of life, in pre and post-procedure analysis. CONCLUSIONS The present review indicates that no available quality evidence can assert efficacy and safety of PARACHUTE® in the treatment of heart failure after apical or anterior wall myocardial infarction.

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Custo-efetividade da telemedicina no acompanhamento de asmáticos: revisão sistemática

Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing ◽

10.17665/1676-4285.20186167 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Marcela Da Silva Souza ◽

Carolina Barbosa Souza Santos ◽

Raimeyre Marques Torres ◽

Mayara Sousa Silva ◽

Ana Carla Carvalho Coelho ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Asthma Management ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

The Cost ◽

Made In

Aim: systematic review of the literature on the cost-effectiveness of telemedicine in the follow-up of asthmatics. Method: Systematic review of the PUBMED / MEDLINE, LILACS and Cochrane Central databases. Articles published in English, Portuguese or Spanish were considered in the period from 2005 to 2018 according to the PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of 1363 articles were identified, of which 59 were read in their entirety. Only five met the eligibility criteria, and all were made in European countries and totaled 2,497 participants. The interventions were performed by nurses (4 of 5 studies), remaining from 16 weeks to 12 months. Telemedicine costs were similar or slightly lower compared to usual treatments. Telemedicine had a beneficial effect on asthma control (1 of 5 studies), quality of life (3 out of 5 studies) and hospitalizations (1 of 5 studies). Conclusion: Telemedicine slightly reduces costs with asthma management and may have an impact on morbidity indicators

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A Systematic Review of Effects of Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training on the Health-Related Quality of Life and Cardiopulmonary Status in Patients with HIV/AIDS

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2013/319524 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Mansueto Gomes Neto ◽

Cecília Ogalha ◽

Antônio Marcos Andrade ◽

Carlos Brites

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Endurance Training ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Concurrent Training ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Living With Hiv

Purpose. To determine the effects of concurrent strength and endurance training (concurrent training) on the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and cardiopulmonary status among HIV-infected patients, using a systematic search strategy of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs).Methods. A systematic review was performed by two independent reviewers using Cochrane Collaboration protocol. The sources used in this review were Cochrane Library, EMBASE, LILACS, MEDLINE, PEDro and Web of Science from 1950 to August 2012. The PEDro score was used to evaluate methodological quality.Result. Individual studies suggested that concurrent training contributed to improved HRQOL and cardiovascular status. Concurrent training appears to be safe and may be beneficial for medically stable adults living with HIV. The rates of nonadherence were of 16%.Conclusion. Concurrent training improves the HRQOL and cardiopulmonary status. It may be an important intervention in the care and treatment of adults living with HIV. Further research is needed to determine the minimal and optimal duration, frequency, and intensity of exercise needed to produce beneficial changes in the HIV-infected population subgroups.

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