Abstract：
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a simple acupressure protocol in LIV3 and LI4 acupoints in women with primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS:This paper reports a randomized, single blinded clinical trial. 90 young women with dysmenorrhea were recruited to three groups to receive 20min acupressure every day in either LIV3 or LI4, or placebo points. Acupressure was timed five days before menstruation for three successive menstrual cycles. On menstruation, each participant completed the Wong Baker faces pain scale, and the quality of life short form -12 (QOL SF-12). RESULTS:Intensity and duration of pain between the three groups in the second and third cycles during the intervention (p<0.05) differed significantly. Significant differences were seen in all domains of QOL except for mental health (p=0.4), general health (p=0.7) and mental subscale component (p=0.12) in the second cycle, and mental health (p=0.9), and mental subscale component (p=0.14) in the third cycle. CONCLUSION:Performing the simple acupressure protocol is an effective method to decrease the intensity and duration of dysmenorrhea, and improve the QOL. Registration ID in IRCT: IRCT2016052428038N1.
journal_name
Complement Ther Medjournal_title
Complementary therapies in medicineauthors
Bazarganipour F,Taghavi SA,Allan H,Hosseini N,Khosravi A,Asadi R,Salari S,Dehghani R,Jamshidi Z,Rezaei M,Saberian M,Javedan F,Salari Z,Miri Fdoi
10.1016/j.ctim.2017.07.004subject
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2017-10-01 00:00:00pages
10-15eissn
0965-2299issn
1873-6963pii
S0965-2299(16)30407-1journal_volume
34pub_type
杂志文章,随机对照试验abstract：OBJECTIVE:Few studies have examined the use of alternative therapies among adolescents. This study examines the predictors of Native Hawaiian healer preference in the treatment of physical or emotional problems as well as the predictors of healer use. DESIGN:This study is a longitudinal cross-sectional design. SETTIN...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1016/s0965-2299(02)90000-2
更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：UNLABELLED:Back pain significantly affects both patients and society through personal suffering, supporting burden, work loss, and incurred expenses. With no unequivocal support for surgery versus conservative treatment, an integrative approach has become popular in Korea. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the outcomes of an ...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2010.02.003
更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：AIMS:To assess patterns of diagnosis, including concordance, and treatment within a clinical trial of traditional acupuncture for low back pain. SETTING:In a pragmatic randomised controlled clinical trial, 148 patients with low back pain, of between 4 weeks and 12 months duration, were randomised to the offer of indiv...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/S0965-2299(03)00125-0
更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Descriptive and experimental evaluations of cancer support services require an outcome questionnaire that is valid, responsive to change, feasible and interpretable. This paper describes the development of such a tool. DEVELOPMENT OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE:A validated individualised measure MYMOP was ada...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2006.03.006
更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Research regarding the benefits of exercise for cardiovascular and metabolic health is extensive and well-documented. However, weight-bearing exercise may not be suitable for individuals with orthopaedic or musculoskeletal limitations, excess adiposity or other medical conditions. Water-based exercise may provide an a...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2011.02.002
更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of using western anti-tinnitus therapy with or without Chai-Hu-Jia-Long-Gu-Mu-Li-Tang (CHJLGMLT) to treat patients with chronic tinnitus. METHODS:A descriptive case series with chart review was established to compare patients with chronic tinnitus ...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2015.01.002
更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective was to evaluate the scientific status of anthroposophic medicine (AM) according to demarcation criteria proposed in contemporary philosophy of science. DESIGN:Criteria for what is science were retrieved from eight publications in the philosophy of science, focusing either on science in medicin...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2018.04.010
更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Traditional Chinese medicine are commonly used for treatment of asthma. However, there are only very limited data about its efficacy in children. Therefore, we aimed to determine the efficacy of augmented Yu Ping Feng San (aYPFS) as an add-on to oral montelukast compared with montelukast alone for treatment ...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2016.10.010
更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether utilizing yoga as an adjunctive therapy to the medical standard of care for adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is: (1) feasible and acceptable, (2) effective in reducing disease severity, intestinal inflammation and improving wellness. DESIGN:Prospective, non-randomized, ...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2018.09.007
更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effects of Tai Chi practice on health related quality of life in patients with various chronic medical conditions. BACKGROUND:One of the characters of chronic illness is life-long condition with the deterioration in health related quality of life. Tai Chi has become a popular mind-body exer...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2014.06.003
更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study examined Eastern (Singapore) and Western (United Kingdom) attitudes and beliefs towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and towards orthodox medicine (OM). In all 60 individuals from Singapore and 50 from the United Kingdom (total n = 110) filled in an 8-page questionnaire. UK participants wer...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2008.02.009
更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Interest in placebo is increasing, and recent research suggests that the therapeutic consequence of placebo is generated through mental processes in which attitudes are important. The aim of this study is therefore to explore attitudes and beliefs concerning placebo effect in acupuncture therapy, among doctors, patien...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0965-2299(02)00091-2
更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading causes of mortality across the world. Some earlier studies have revealed the beneficial effects of fenugreek on the risk factors for CVDs. However, a systematic review and meta-analysis is needed to clarify its effectiveness. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to ass...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102416
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess chiropractic (DC) and naturopathic doctors' (ND) pediatric care natural health product (NHP) recommendations. DESIGN:Surveys were developed in collaboration with DC and ND educators, and delivered as an on-line national survey. NHP dose, form of delivery, and indications across pediatric age range...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2019.02.001
更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:24-form Tai Chi is a traditional exercise popular among old people in China, but it has some complex movements beyond of capabilities of patients with COPD. This study was to modify and simplify 24-form Tai Chi and evaluate effects of the modified Tai Chi on lung function, exercise capacity, dy...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2018.05.007
更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are major issues in various diseases such as postgastrectomy syndrome and functional dyspepsia. These symptoms cannot be fully controlled in such conditions and result in poorer quality of life. Rikkunshito has been traditionally used in Japan to relieve these symptoms. This s...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,meta分析
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2018.11.025
更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Writing about complementary medicine, whether intended for book or journal publication, has often suffered from three flaws: inadequate attention to the origin and nature of knowledge claims; careless use of problematic concepts such as 'holistic' or 'natural' and poor application of basic principles of good scholarsh...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0965-2299(99)80010-7
更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE(S):Bertholletia excelsa is a rich herbal source of anti-oxidants and phenols. The goal of this study is to evaluation the effect of bertholletia excelsa nut on body weight, C-reactive protein (CRP) and lipid profile. METHODS:A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus and Web of sciences...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102636
更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effectiveness of electro-acupuncture with behavior therapy on preschool children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS:180 preschool children with ADHD diagnosed by DSM-IV were classified into three subtypes: predominantly inattentive subtype (PI subtype, 60 cases), predo...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2010.08.002
更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:l-carnitine infusion has been proven to reduce fasting-induced fatigue and hunger in patients with metabolic syndrome in our former study. However, the association between l-carnitine and clinical outcomes of fasting therapy is yet to be investigated. In this study, data from 192 patients who finished fasting therapy ...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2019.03.020
更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:As the number of people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease increases, there is a need to develop initiatives that promote health and wellbeing and support self-management. Additionally, as exercise may slow physical decline, there is a need to develop methods that facilitate greater engagement with community-...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2016.04.001
更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop simplified constitutional indications for homeopathic medicines so that parents of children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) could choose homeopathic medicines for their children more "accurately", and to subsequently evaluate if these choices match the prescriptions of trai...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2004.09.004
更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Examine the effectiveness of sacroiliac (SI) joint prolotherapy for SI joint instability, and characterize the patients most likely to benefit from this treatment. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient physical medicine clinic. INTERVENTIONS:Patients referred...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2018.01.014
更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of ballroom and Latin American dancing classes on turning in people with Parkinson's. DESIGN:This study employed a randomised, controlled, experimental design. SETTING:Dance classes were performed in a community dance centre in Southern England and all assessments took place a gai...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2017.03.012
更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Gamat (sea-cucumber) is a natural occurring fauna which is popularly used as traditional medication in Southeast Asian countries. There have been many animal studies done on its' biochemical properties and its' effects in vivo. The effect of gamat on human cutaneous wounds was studied using a split-skin graf...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2018.10.006
更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the use of attitudes to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among UK physicians. DESIGN:Postal questionnaire. SUBJECTS:All Members and Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians. RESULTS:Twelve thousand, one hundred and sixty eight Members and Fellows were surveyed and a response rate...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1054/ctim.2001.0475
更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The description of individual cases is probably the most important didactic tool for teaching in medicine, especially in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). However, only very rarely is the information provided in traditional single case reports sufficient to answer scientific questions. These reports typica...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2013.04.006
更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The aim of this survey was to investigate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by physiotherapists for the treatment of low back pain (LBP). METHODS:Questionnaires (n=1000) were distributed to physiotherapists randomly selected from the UK's Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2011.03.003
更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to a) investigate the headache features and level of headache severity, chronicity, and disability found within a chiropractic patient population and b) to ascertain if patient satisfaction with headache management by chiropractors is associated with headache group or reason for cons...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102276
更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cupping worldwide has been part of traditional medicine systems and is in the western world used as CAM therapy mainly for treating pain syndromes. The mode of action is up to now unclear. In order to investigate its mechanism we measured in parallel metabolic changes in the tissue under the cupping glass an...
journal_title：Complementary therapies in medicine
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ctim.2013.12.013
更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00
