Abstract：
BACKGROUND:This paper reports the results of a questionnaire exploring the role, training and experience of a 'clinical reflexologist'. The sample (n=105) was delegates at a clinical reflexology conference held at a major cancer treatment centre in the North West of England. RESULTS:The majority of participants had completed diploma level training (n=73) and were female (n=99). 62% (n=65) of the delegates had been practising for 6+ years and were practising in private practice, hospices and NHS settings amongst others. 40% (n=42) of participants actually worked across more than one of these settings. Respondents also reported working with a variety of healthcare concerns, including recovery from surgery, fertility, pain, smoking cessation and maternity and cancer care. Additional information was gathered related to training, referral rates from health professionals and access to professional and peer support. LIMITATIONS:The questionnaire did not seek to explore what constitutes adequate training for clinical reflexology practice or respondents' view on whether being a registered nurse or allied health professional is a prerequisite for practising within a clinical environment. Additionally, caution must be taken with the reported findings as the respondents chose to attend the conference. CONCLUSION:This survey has provided, for the first time, some interesting information/views on what constitutes 'clinical reflexology' and how some practitioners are developing their roles in healthcare settings. Further research work is warranted.
journal_name
Complement Ther Clin Practjournal_title
Complementary therapies in clinical practiceauthors
Charlton J,Mackereth P,Tiran D,Donald Gdoi
10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.08.002subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2011-05-01 00:00:00pages
102-6issue
2eissn
1744-3881issn
1873-6947pii
S1744-3881(10)00057-5journal_volume
17pub_type
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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pub_type： 杂志文章,meta分析
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2006.09.002
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.07.001
更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2006.02.006
更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:and Purpose: There is increasing evidence to suggest yoga can be beneficial to health and wellbeing after stroke. The purpose of this study was to identify perceived benefits and barriers to yoga participation among adults with chronic stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-six community dwelling adults (14 f...
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doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.11.015
更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2007.06.003
更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：AIM:In the current study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between life quality and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with diabetes mellitus. METHODS:The Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life (ADDQOL-19) scale was applied to 453 diabetic patients. Socio-demographic characterist...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.01.002
更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2005.07.001
更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate the effects of rose essential oil on primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS:One hundred patients were randomly divided into two groups; Group D received diclofenac sodium (75 mg/im) and Group A administered diclofenac sodium with aromatherapy (2% rose essential oil). The visual analog sca...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.05.002
更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of a 10-week Tai Chi (TC) program on neuropsychological, psychological, and physical health of female cancer survivors. DESIGN:Twenty-three women with a history of cancer participated in 60-min TC classes two times/week for 10-weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Before and after the interven...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
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更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.11.002
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.03.005
更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：AIM:Aim of the study is to search the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) in fibromyalgia patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this single blind study 20 fibromyalgia patients were diagnosed according to 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria whom participated in the study with the mean age of 57 ± 7 (years). ...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.06.008
更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the immediate effects of a combined form of Tai chi/yoga. DESIGN:38 adults participated in a 20-min Tai chi/yoga class. The session was comprised of standing Tai chi movements, balancing poses and a short Tai chi form and 10 min of standing, sitting and lying down yoga poses. MAIN OUTCOME MEASU...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.05.014
更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.11.007
更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been applied for pain relief after surgical procedures. This study evaluated whether TENS after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), in addition to opioid administration, decreased postoperative pain and pain medication use. METHODS:In a control...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.04.002
更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2008.03.002
更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine and compare activation of core muscles during yoga to traditional back exercises. METHODS:Surface electromyography was used to quantify activation of the rectus abdominis (RA), abdominal obliques (AO), lumbar extensors (LE), and gluteus maximus (GMX) during four yoga poses. Data were expressed a...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.09.009
更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of auricular acupressure in relieving nausea and vomiting among the women who received chemotherapy. METHODS:48 women suffering from Breast Cancer and receiving chemotherapy were recruited for the study. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups of ...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.06.006
更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00
