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Inflammation and physical activity in multiple sclerosis patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis 多发性硬化症患者的炎症和体育锻炼。系统回顾和荟萃分析
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-04-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103040
V. Bellisario , G. Squillacioti , F. Ghelli , MC. Monti , L. Correale , C. Montomoli , R. Bono

Objectives

Due to the inflammatory nature of multiple sclerosis (MS), the most widely used therapeutic approach targets the immune response but can comprise side effects (e.g. secondary immunosuppression). For these reasons, among non-pharmaceutical interventions without known side effects, physical activity (PA) gained importance because it is feasible, safe and a supportive complementary treatment strategy to alleviate symptoms in MS subjects. Consequently, the main aim of this systematic review is to analyze the effect of PA protocols, as a complementary therapy, on inflammatory status in MS patients.

Methods

Four electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane CENTRAL) were systematically searched up to 01 June 2023 (Prospero Protocol ID=CRD42021244418). The refined search strategy was based on three concepts: “MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS” AND “PHYSICAL ACTIVITY” AND “INFLAMMATION”.

Results

three main findings emerged: 1) untrained subjects showed a negative modulation of inflammatory biomarkers concentrations when compared to trained people (−0.74, 95 %C.I.–1.16, −0.32); 2) training modulated positively inflammatory biomarkers (+0.47, 95 %C.I. 0.24,0.71); 3) Aerobic PA protocol enhance higher positive influence on inflammation.

Conclusions

Persistent, low-grade inflammation in MS could be upregulated by non-pharmacological complementary therapies, in particular by regular aerobic PA that could reduce and positively modulate inflammation.

目标由于多发性硬化症(MS)具有炎症性,最广泛使用的治疗方法以免疫反应为目标,但可能会产生副作用(如继发性免疫抑制)。由于这些原因,在没有已知副作用的非药物干预措施中,体育锻炼(PA)因其可行、安全和可缓解多发性硬化症患者症状的辅助治疗策略而受到重视。因此,本系统综述的主要目的是分析 PA 方案作为一种辅助疗法对多发性硬化症患者炎症状态的影响。方法系统检索了截至 2023 年 6 月 1 日的四个电子数据库(PubMed、Embase、CINAHL 和 Cochrane CENTRAL)(Prospero 协议 ID=CRD42021244418)。改进后的检索策略基于三个概念:"结果有三个主要发现:1)与受过训练的人相比,未受过训练的受试者显示出对炎症生物标志物浓度的负向调节(-0.74,95%C.I.-1.16,-0.32);2)训练对炎症生物标志物的正向调节(+0.结论多发性硬化症中持续存在的低度炎症可通过非药物补充疗法,特别是通过定期有氧运动来调节,从而减少并积极调节炎症。
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A bibliometric study on trends in chiropractic research from 1920 to 2023 关于 1920 至 2023 年脊骨神经学研究趋势的文献计量学研究
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-04-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103038
Yi-ping Song , Jia-li Liu , Chen-zhong Zong , Fang-shuo Zhang , Yan-feng Ren , Yuen-Lim Ching , Yi-xiao Wang , Wen-xun Li , He Zhao , Yi-ran Huang , Kuo Gao

Objective

An increasing body of evidence suggests a positive role of chiropractic in the treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. This study aims to explore current research hotspots and trends, providing insights into the broad prospects of this field.

Methods

A bibliometric review was conducted on all chiropractic articles included in the Web of Science Core Collection before December 31, 2023.

Results

Over the past century, the volume of research in the field of chiropractic has been fluctuating annually, with four peaks observed in total. The United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom are leading countries. Chu, Eric Chun-Pu is the author with the most publications, while Bronfort, Gert has the highest total citation count. The University of Southern Denmark has produced the most publications, while Queens University - Canada is the most central institution. The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics is the journal with the most publications and citations, while the Journal of the American Medical Association is the most central journal. The two most-cited articles were both authored by Eisenberg DM. Emerging keywords include "chronic pain" and "skills". The theoretical mechanisms and scientific basis of chiropractic, its clinical practice and safety, education and training, integration with other disciplines, and patient experiences and satisfaction are the frontiers and hotspots of research.

Conclusion

This study integrates bibliometric analysis to summarize the current state of research and global network centers in the field of chiropractic, further highlighting the hotspots and trends in this field. However, Individual and national rankings should be interpreted with caution due to our focus on Web of Science rather than PubMed.

目的 越来越多的证据表明,整脊疗法在治疗神经-肌肉-骨骼疾病方面发挥着积极作用。本研究旨在探讨当前的研究热点和趋势,为这一领域的广阔前景提供见解。研究方法对2023年12月31日之前收录在《科学网》(Web of Science)核心文献集中的所有脊骨神经医学论文进行了文献计量学回顾。美国、加拿大、澳大利亚和英国居于领先地位。朱春璞是发表论文最多的作者,而格特-布朗福特则是总引用次数最多的作者。南丹麦大学(University of Southern Denmark)发表的论文最多,而加拿大皇后大学(Queens University - Canada)则是最核心的机构。手法与生理治疗学杂志》是发表文章和被引用次数最多的杂志,而《美国医学会杂志》则是最重要的杂志。被引用次数最多的两篇文章均由 Eisenberg DM 撰写。新出现的关键词包括 "慢性疼痛 "和 "技能"。脊骨神经科学的理论机制与科学基础、临床实践与安全性、教育与培训、与其他学科的整合、患者体验与满意度是研究的前沿和热点。结论本研究综合文献计量学分析,总结了脊骨神经科学领域的研究现状和全球网络中心,进一步突出了该领域的热点和趋势。然而,由于我们关注的是Web of Science而不是PubMed,因此在解释个人和国家排名时应谨慎。
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Intradermal acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with liver and kidney deficiency syndrome – A sham-controlled, randomized, clinical trial 皮内针灸治疗类风湿性关节炎伴肝肾阴虚综合征--假对照随机临床试验
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-04-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103037
Huifang Luo , Ping Du , Wenyan Qin , Yiyi Hu , Zhen Xian , Changsong Lin , Peiwu Li , Yang Song , Xiangwei Yang

Background and purpose

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is called “immortal cancer”, and it affects the quality of life, disability rate and even the survival of patients. This study aimed to observe the clinical efficacy, and adverse reactions of intradermal acupuncture (IA) in the treatment of RA patients with liver and kidney deficiency syndrome.

Materials and methods

132 RA patients were split into an IA group and a sham IA group at a 1:1 ratio. Both groups were assessed before and after the intervention with the assessments: a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome evaluation, the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), the Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28) and serum C-reactive protein (CRP).

Results

There was a statistically significant difference in TCM syndrome evaluation, HAQ, DAS28, and CRP between both groups before and after treatment (P < 0.01). The improvement of TCM syndrome evaluation (95% CI [1.14(0.38–1.89)]; P = 0.001), HAQ (95% CI [2.00(1.00–3.00)]; P = 0.003), and DAS28 (95% CI [0.11(0.02–0.20)]; P = 0.021) in the IA group was more obvious than that in the sham IA group (P < 0.05), except for CRP (95% CI [0.50(− 2.09 to 7.08)], P = 0.786). The difference in CRP outcome changes between the two groups was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Both groups had comparable results in the implementation of RA in the upper and lower extremity acupoints and did not differ due to different sites (IA group: P = 0.852; sham IA group: P = 0.861). The comparison of effective rate of the upper limb as well as that of the lower limb was statistically significant (P = 0.001). Besides, patients reported no adverse effects.

Conclusion

The IA intervention was associated with a promising effect on the decrease in RA disease activity and delayed overall disease progression.

背景与目的类风湿性关节炎(RA)被称为 "不死的癌症",影响患者的生活质量、致残率甚至生存。本研究旨在观察皮内针刺(IA)治疗RA肝肾亏虚证患者的临床疗效及不良反应。两组患者在干预前后均接受了中医证候评估、健康评估问卷(HAQ)、疾病活动度评分28(DAS28)和血清C反应蛋白(CRP)的评估。结果两组患者在治疗前后的中医证候评估、HAQ、DAS28和CRP差异均有统计学意义(P < 0.01)。中医综合征评估(95% CI [1.14(0.38-1.89)];P = 0.001)、HAQ(95% CI [2.00(1.00-3.00)];P = 0.003)和 DAS28(95% CI [0.11(0.02-0.20)];P = 0.021),除CRP(95% CI [0.50(- 2.09 to 7.08)],P = 0.786)外,IA组较假IA组明显(P < 0.05)。两组 CRP 结果变化的差异无统计学意义(P > 0.05)。两组在上肢和下肢穴位实施 RA 的效果相当,没有因部位不同而产生差异(IA 组:P = 0.852;假 IA 组:P = 0.861)。上肢和下肢的有效率比较有统计学意义(P = 0.001)。此外,患者未报告任何不良反应。
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Reporting quality of acupuncture overviews: A methodological investigation based on the PRIOR statement 针灸概述的报告质量:基于 PRIOR 声明的方法学调查。
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-03-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103034
Tingting Lu , Bin Liu , Cuncun Lu , Zouxi Du , Kehu Yang , Long Ge

Objective

Acupuncture overviews are increasing rapidly; however, their reporting quality is yet unclear. We aimed to investigate the reporting quality of relevant overviews according to the preferred reporting items for overviews of reviews (PRIOR) statement.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed from inception to August 16, 2022 for overviews on acupuncture therapies. Reporting quality of included overviews was evaluated using the PRIOR statement, and the results were cross-checked. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess the predictors of the reporting completeness. GraphPad 9.4 was utilized to generate an evidence map, Excel 2019 was used to extract and manage data, and R 4.2.3 was used for data analysis.

Results

A total of 49 overviews published from 2006 to 2022 were included, of which China ranked first with 38 overviews. The most frequently searched database was PubMed/ Medline (n = 48, 98%), and commonly used methodological quality assessment tool was AMSTAR-2 (n = 14, 29%). The overarching themes centered on acupuncture for obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive diseases, as well as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Reporting quality needs to be improved involving the definition of systematic reviews (SRs), overlap of primary studies and SRs, methods for managing discrepant data across SRs, risk of bias in primary studies, heterogeneity, and sensitivity analysis of synthesized results, reporting bias assessment, and registration and protocol. Moreover, publication in recent years and receiving funding support were significantly associated with higher overall reporting quality score (P < 0.05).

Conclusion

Based on the PRIOR statement, this methodological study indicates that the reporting quality of the included acupuncture overviews is poor. In the future, authors of overviews are encouraged to use the PRIOR statement for standardized reporting. Furthermore, it is recommended that journal editors mandate the inclusion of this statement in authors’ reports and require a complete PRIOR checklist.

目的:针灸综述正在迅速增加,但其报告质量尚不明确。我们旨在根据综述首选报告项目(PRIOR)声明调查相关综述的报告质量:方法:我们系统检索了 PubMed 上从开始到 2022 年 8 月 16 日有关针灸疗法的综述。采用 PRIOR 声明评估了纳入综述的报告质量,并对结果进行了交叉核对。采用多元线性回归分析评估报告完整性的预测因素。使用 GraphPad 9.4 生成证据图,使用 Excel 2019 提取和管理数据,使用 R 4.2.3 进行数据分析:结果:共纳入了 49 篇发表于 2006 年至 2022 年的综述,其中中国有 38 篇综述,排名第一。检索次数最多的数据库是PubMed/Medline(48篇,占98%),常用的方法学质量评估工具是AMSTAR 2(14篇,占29%)。总的主题集中在针灸治疗产科、妇科、生殖疾病以及抑郁、焦虑和失眠。报告质量有待提高,涉及系统综述(SR)的定义、主要研究与SR的重叠、管理跨SR差异数据的方法、主要研究的偏倚风险、异质性和综合结果的敏感性分析、报告偏倚评估以及注册和协议。此外,近年发表和接受基金资助与较高的总体报告质量得分显著相关(P < 0.05):根据 PRIOR 声明,本方法学研究表明,纳入的针灸综述报告质量较差。今后,我们鼓励综述作者使用 PRIOR 声明进行标准化报告。此外,建议期刊编辑强制要求作者在报告中包含该声明,并要求提供完整的 PRIOR 核对表。
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Effectiveness of lumbar motion style acupuncture treatment on inpatients with acute low back pain: A pragmatic, randomized controlled trial 腰部运动式针灸治疗对急性腰痛住院患者的疗效:实用随机对照试验。
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-03-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103035
Oh-Bin Kwon , Dong Wook Hwang , Dong-Hyeob Kang , Sang-Joon Yoo , Do-Hoon Lee , Minjin Kwon , Seon-Woo Jang , Hyun-Woo Cho , Sang Don Kim , Kyong Sun Park , Eun-San Kim , Yoon Jae Lee , Doori Kim , In-Hyuk Ha

Background and purpose

This parallel, single-center, pragmatic, randomized controlled study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT; a combination of acupuncture and Doin therapy) to reduce pain and improve the functional disability of patients with acute low back pain (aLBP) due to road traffic accidents.

Materials and Methods

Ninety-six patients with aLBP admitted to the Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine in South Korea due to traffic accidents were treated with integrative Korean medicine (IKM) with additional 3-day MSAT sessions during hospitalization (MSAT group, 48 patients) or without (control group, 48 patients), and followed up for 90 days.

Results

The mean numeric rating scale (NRS) scores of low back pain (LBP) of the MSAT and control groups were both 6.7 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.3, 7.1) at baseline. After completing the third round of all applicable treatment sessions (the primary endpoint in this study), the mean NRS scores of the MSAT and control groups were 3.76 (95% CI: 3.54, 3.99) and 5.32 (95% CI: 5.09, 5.55), respectively. The difference in the mean NRS score between the two groups was 1.56 (95% CI: 1.25, 1.87).

Conclusion

IKM treatment combined with MSAT can reduce pain and improve the range of motion of patients with aLBP.

Trial registration

This trial is registered at ClinicalTrial.gov (NCT04956458).

背景和目的:这项平行、单中心、务实、随机对照研究旨在调查运动式针灸治疗(MSAT;针灸和Doin疗法的组合)对减轻道路交通事故导致的急性腰背痛(aLBP)患者的疼痛并改善其功能障碍的有效性和安全性:96名因交通事故入住韩国海云台嘉盛韩医医院的急性腰背痛患者接受了韩医综合疗法(IKM)治疗,并在住院期间额外接受了为期3天的MSAT治疗(MSAT组,48名患者)或未接受MSAT治疗(对照组,48名患者),并进行了为期90天的随访:基线时,MSAT 组和对照组的腰背痛(LBP)数字评分量表(NRS)平均得分均为 6.7(95% 置信区间 [CI]:6.3, 7.1)。在完成所有适用治疗疗程的第三轮后(本研究的主要终点),MSAT 组和对照组的平均 NRS 评分分别为 3.76(95% 置信区间:3.54,3.99)和 5.32(95% 置信区间:5.09,5.55)。两组的平均 NRS 评分差异为 1.56(95% CI:1.25,1.87):试验注册:该试验已在 ClinicalTrial.gov (NCT04956458) 上注册。
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Current state of research on exercise for the treatment of myasthenia gravis: A scoping review 运动治疗重症肌无力的研究现状:范围综述。
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-03-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103033
Siyang Peng , Linghao Meng , Ruiying Fang , Qiqi Shen , Yukun Tian , Anni Xiong , Shaohong Li , Yajing Yang , Weiqian Chang , Jinxia Ni , Wenzeng Zhu

Objective

To provide a comprehensive overview of existing evidence, research gaps, and future research priorities concerning the treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG) using exercise therapies.

Method

Clinical studies on exercise treatment for MG were searched in nine databases to conduct a scoping review. Two independent researchers screened the literature and comprehensively analyzed the characteristics and limitations of the included articles.

Results

A total of 5725 studies were retrieved, of which 24 were included. The included studies were conducted in 16 different countries/regions and 456 patients were enrolled. Study designs included both interventional and observational studies. Exercise interventions included aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, balance training, and stretch training, and are typically administered in conjunction with medication, usual care, or some other interventions. The intensity, frequency, and duration of exercise interventions varied hugely among studies. Six-minute walk test, adverse events, muscle strength, MG quality of life-15 scale, forced vital capacity, quantitative MG scale, and MG activities of daily living scale were the most frequently used outcomes. All studies reported results in favor of the efficacy and safety of exercise in MG, and exercise-related adverse events were reported in two studies.

Conclusion

This scoping review provides an overview of the evidence concerning exercise treatment for MG. Key gaps in evidence include a limited number of participants, complex interventions, variability in outcome selection, and insufficient reporting in publications. The promotion of exercise treatment for MG still encounters several obstacles. A larger population, rigorous study design and conduction, standardized interventions and outcomes, and standardized reporting are essential.

摘要全面概述有关使用运动疗法治疗重症肌无力(MG)的现有证据、研究空白和未来研究重点:方法:在九个数据库中检索了有关运动疗法治疗 MG 的临床研究,并进行了范围界定综述。结果:共检索到 5725 项研究:结果:共检索到 5725 项研究,其中 24 项被纳入。纳入的研究在 16 个不同的国家/地区进行,共招募了 456 名患者。研究设计包括干预性研究和观察性研究。运动干预包括有氧运动、阻力运动、平衡训练和伸展训练,通常与药物治疗、常规护理或其他干预措施一起进行。不同研究中运动干预的强度、频率和持续时间差异很大。六分钟步行测试、不良事件、肌肉力量、MG 生活质量-15 量表、强迫生命容量、MG 量表和 MG 日常生活活动量表是最常用的结果。所有研究报告的结果均支持运动对 MG 的疗效和安全性,有两项研究报告了与运动相关的不良事件:本综述概述了运动治疗 MG 的相关证据。证据的主要缺陷包括参与人数有限、干预措施复杂、结果选择多变以及出版物报告不足。推广运动治疗 MG 仍面临一些障碍。更多的人群、严谨的研究设计和开展、标准化的干预措施和结果以及标准化的报告都是必不可少的。
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A feasibility study on indoor therapeutic horticulture to alleviate sleep and anxiety problems: The impact of plants and activity choice on its therapeutic effect 室内治疗园艺缓解睡眠和焦虑问题的可行性研究:植物和活动选择对治疗效果的影响。
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-03-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103032
Jingqi Yang , Zhuoping Deng , Shichun Pei , Nan Zhang

Introduction

Therapeutic horticulture (TH) is increasingly being applied for sub-health or patient mental health care. Whether plant and activity type will affect TH’s effectiveness is unclear.

Aim

To evaluate the feasibility of an indoor TH for alleviating the anxiety symptoms and sleeping problems of people with poor sleep quality, and explore the potential affection of plant and activity type on health benefits.

Method

Thirty subjects (all with sleep problems and half with anxiety problems) were randomly assigned to three groups to do horticultural activities with ornamental plants, general aromatic plants, or aromatic plants with reported mental health functions, respectively. Six indoor TH activities were then held sequentially within two weeks. Psychological scales, subjective feedback questionnaires, and physiological indicators were used as evaluation indexes before and after horticulture activities.

Results

The TH relieved subjects' sleep and anxiety problems and was particularly effective in alleviating anxiety among people with high anxiety levels. Using ornamental plants was more effective in relieving stress while functional aromatic plants performed better in sleep improvement and satisfaction to TH. Each horticultural activity could improve mood state but showed different effects on the vitality of the participants.

Conclusion

The above findings provided some basis for the potential benefits of selecting plants and activities based on psychological care needs in the development of TH plans. Future research that expands upon the current project is warranted. A larger sample size is beneficial for obtaining more powerful statistical results.

导言:治疗性园艺(Therapeutic horticulture,TH)越来越多地应用于亚健康或患者的心理保健。目的:评估室内治疗园艺在缓解睡眠质量差的人的焦虑症状和睡眠问题方面的可行性,并探讨植物和活动类型对健康益处的潜在影响:方法:将 30 名受试者(全部有睡眠问题,一半有焦虑问题)随机分配到三组,分别与观赏植物、一般芳香植物或据报道具有心理健康功能的芳香植物进行园艺活动。然后在两周内依次举行六次室内 TH 活动。心理量表、主观反馈问卷和生理指标作为园艺活动前后的评价指标:结果:园艺活动缓解了受试者的睡眠和焦虑问题,尤其对缓解焦虑水平较高者的焦虑有效。观赏性植物在缓解压力方面更有效,而功能性芳香植物在改善睡眠和提高对 TH 的满意度方面表现更好。每种园艺活动都能改善情绪状态,但对参与者的活力表现出不同的影响:上述发现为在制定 TH 计划时根据心理护理需求选择植物和活动的潜在益处提供了一些依据。今后有必要在当前项目的基础上进一步开展研究。更大的样本量有利于获得更有力的统计结果。
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Retention, adherence, and acceptability testing of a digital health intervention in a 3-group randomized controlled trial for chronic musculoskeletal pain 在一项针对慢性肌肉骨骼疼痛的三组随机对照试验中,对数字健康干预措施的保留率、坚持率和可接受性进行了测试。
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-03-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103030
Jennifer Kawi , Chao Hsing Yeh , Lauren Grant , Xinran Huang , Hulin Wu , Chunyan Hua , Paul Christo

Objectives

Evaluate a digital health intervention using Auricular Point Acupressure (APA) for chronic musculoskeletal pain in terms of participant retention, adherence, acceptability, and satisfaction. Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a global concern and there are persistent challenges in pain management. Despite the value of digital health interventions, these interventions need to be fully evaluated for feasibility.

Methods

We conducted a 3-group, longitudinal, randomized controlled trial (RCT). After Institutional Review Board approval, we posted recruitment flyers in a university, healthcare clinics, and community settings. Participants were randomized into an in-person + app group (n = 8), virtual + app group (n = 7), and a wait-list, education-enhanced control group (n = 8), evaluating our outcomes using standard feasibility measures. The 4-week intervention consisted of virtual sessions, telecommunications, and our APA app, followed by a 3-month follow-up.

Results

Data from 22 participants were subsequently analyzed (95.7%). All app participants adhered to the study protocol and used APA at the minimum recommended frequency and duration. The virtual + app group used APA more during the intervention and follow-up periods. All app participants found the intervention to be acceptable and at least 80% overall were satisfied with APA at the 3-month follow-up. There were no adverse events reported.

Conclusions

Our digital health intervention was found to be acceptable and sustainable; participants adhered to and were satisfied with the intervention providing support for a larger RCT.

Clinical Trial

#: NCT05020470

目标: 评估使用耳穴指压法(APA)治疗慢性肌肉骨骼疼痛的数字健康干预措施的参与者保留率、坚持率、接受率和满意度:评估使用耳穴指压法(APA)治疗慢性肌肉骨骼疼痛的数字健康干预措施在参与者保留率、坚持率、可接受性和满意度方面的效果。慢性肌肉骨骼疼痛是全球关注的问题,在疼痛管理方面一直存在挑战。尽管数字健康干预措施很有价值,但还需要对这些干预措施的可行性进行全面评估:我们进行了一项三组纵向随机对照试验(RCT)。经机构审查委员会批准后,我们在大学、医疗诊所和社区张贴了招募传单。参与者被随机分为面对面+应用程序组(8 人)、虚拟+应用程序组(7 人)和候补名单、教育强化对照组(8 人),我们使用标准的可行性措施对结果进行评估。为期 4 周的干预包括虚拟课程、电信和我们的 APA 应用程序,然后进行为期 3 个月的随访:随后对 22 名参与者(95.7%)的数据进行了分析。所有应用程序参与者都遵守了研究方案,并按照建议的最低频率和持续时间使用了 APA。虚拟 + 应用程序组在干预和随访期间使用 APA 的频率更高。所有应用程序参与者都认为干预是可以接受的,至少有 80% 的参与者在 3 个月的随访中对 APA 表示满意。没有不良事件报告:我们的数字健康干预被认为是可接受和可持续的;参与者坚持并对干预表示满意,这为更大规模的 RCT 临床试验提供了支持:#:NCT05020470。
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Expert consensus-based clinical recommendation for an integrative anthroposophic treatment approach to acute tonsillitis in childhood 基于专家共识的儿童急性扁桃体炎人类学综合治疗方法临床建议。
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-03-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103031
Rebecca Büttner , Melanie Schwermer , Thomas Ostermann , Alfred Längler , Tycho Zuzak

Background

Medical guidelines are an important basis for qualitative and cost-effective patient care. However, there is a lack of clinical recommendations in anthroposophic medicine (AM), an integrative medicine approach frequently practised in Europe. Acute tonsillitis, which includes tonsillopharyngitis, is a common childhood disease. that is mostly caused by a viral infection. Symptomatic treatment is therefore of high importance, and AM can offer several therapy options.

Methods

53 physicians from Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary with at least one year of experience in anthroposophic paediatric medicine were invited to participate in an online Delphi process. The process comprises five survey rounds starting with open-ended questions and ending with final statements, which need 75% agreement of experts to reach consensus. Expert answers were evaluated by two independent reviewers using MAXQDA and Excel.

Results

Response rate was between 28% and 45%. The developed recommendation included 15 subtopics. These covered clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic and psychosocial aspects of acute tonsillitis. Six subtopics achieved a high consensus (>90%) and nine subtopics achieved consensus (75–90%).

Conclusion

The clinical recommendation for acute tonsillitis in children aims to simplify everyday patient care and provide decision-making support when considering and prescribing anthroposophic therapies. Moreover, the recommendation makes AM more transparent for physicians, parents, and maybe political stakeholders as well.

背景:医疗指南是为患者提供高质量、高成本效益医疗服务的重要依据。然而,欧洲经常采用的综合医学(CAIM)方法--人类医学(AM)却缺乏临床建议。急性扁桃体炎(包括扁桃体咽炎)是一种常见的儿童疾病,主要由病毒感染引起。方法:来自德国、西班牙、荷兰、瑞士、奥地利和匈牙利的 53 名医生应邀参加了在线德尔菲过程,他们至少有一年的人类学儿科医学经验。该过程包括五轮调查,从开放式问题开始,到最终陈述结束,需要 75% 的专家同意才能达成共识。专家答案由两名独立评审员使用 MAXQDA 和 Excel 进行评估:答复率介于 28% 和 45% 之间。制定的建议包括 15 个子主题。这些内容涉及急性扁桃体炎的临床、诊断、治疗和社会心理等方面。其中 6 个子主题达成了高度共识(>90%),9 个子主题达成了共识(75%-90%):儿童急性扁桃体炎的临床建议旨在简化患者的日常护理,并在考虑和处方人类疗法时提供决策支持。此外,该建议使人类医学对医生、家长以及政治利益相关者更加透明。
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Efficacy and safety of chinese herbal foot bath for hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis 中药足浴治疗高血压的有效性和安全性:系统回顾与元分析》。
IF 3.6 3区 医学 Q1 Health Professions Pub Date : 2024-02-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103029
Tong Wu , Luolin Zhou , Xinru Liao , Yuewen He , Ronglin Xu , Daihong Luo

Background

Hypertension is a prevalent condition with significant impacts on human health. Chinese herbal foot bath, a traditional Chinese medicine treatment, is believed to help manage hypertension.

Objective

This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy of combining Chinese herbal foot bath with conventional treatment for hypertension.

Methods

A thorough search across eight databases was conducted to identify relevant studies on Chinese herbal foot bath for hypertension. Randomized controlled trials examining the benefits and risks of using Chinese herbal foot bath combined with conventional treatment for hypertension were included. Blood pressure changes before and after the Chinese herbal foot bath were assessed, and outcomes were analyzed using Review Manager 5.3 software. The certainty of evidence was evaluated using the GRADE tool.

Results

Compared to conventional treatment, Chinese herbal foot bath combined with conventional treatment demonstrated greater effectiveness in reducing systolic blood pressure (MD 6.69, 95% CI: 5.86 to 7.53, p < 0.00001) and diastolic blood pressure (MD 5.83, 95% CI: 5.23 to 6.43, p < 0.00001), which reported fewer adverse effects.These studies commonly present issues such as inadequate randomization, lack of blinding, and absence of independent testing for the purity or potency of herbs.

Conclusion

The meta-analysis suggests that Chinese herbal foot bath combined with conventional treatment may effectively manage hypertension, with few adverse effects. However, high-quality clinical trials are still needed to confirm these findings due to methodological weaknesses in randomization, blinding, long-term follow-up, and independent testing for the purity and potency of herbs.

背景:高血压是一种对人类健康有重大影响的常见病。中药足浴作为一种传统的中医治疗方法,被认为有助于控制高血压:本系统综述旨在评估中药足浴与高血压常规治疗相结合的疗效:方法:对八个数据库进行了全面检索,以确定与中药足浴治疗高血压相关的研究。纳入的随机对照试验研究了中药足浴结合常规治疗高血压的益处和风险。评估了中药足浴前后的血压变化,并使用Review Manager 5.3软件对结果进行了分析。采用 GRADE 工具评估证据的确定性:结果:与常规治疗相比,中药足浴结合常规治疗在降低收缩压方面更有效(MD 6.69,95% CI:5.86 至 7.53,p):荟萃分析表明,中药足浴联合常规治疗可有效控制高血压,且不良反应较少。然而,由于随机化、盲法、长期随访以及中草药纯度和药效的独立检测等方法上的不足,仍需要高质量的临床试验来证实这些发现。
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