Pub Date : 2025-04-19DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101995
Adrián Rodríguez-Castaño , Javier Fernández-Sánchez , Daniel Trujillo-Colmena , Ana Myriam Lavín-Pérez , Christel García-Ortiz , Daniel Collado-Mateo
Background and Purpose
The global rise in social media usage has led to an increasing prevalence of social network problematic use or addiction (SNPUA). Although previous research has identified a negative association between physical activity (PA) levels and some problematic digital behaviors, the relationship between PA and SNPUA remains unclear. Thus, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine possible associations between PA and SNPUA.
Methods
The search was registered in OSF and was conducted in November 2024 using the following search terms: (‘Physical activity’ or exercise) and (addiction or ‘problematic use’) and (‘social network’ or ‘social media’ or Instagram or Facebook or ‘Tik Tok’). It was carried out in PubMed and Web of Science databases. A total of 255 articles were retrieved and 24 of them met the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.4 software.
Results
The majority of studies included university students (n = 14) and primary or secondary school students (n = 7). The participants' mean age ranged from 13.9 to 27.43 years. Female participants accounted for 50.8 % of the total sample. The meta-analysis involving 150,000+ participants revealed that PA is inversely related to SNPUA. Most of the included studies (14/24), involving 94 % of the sample, reported that those participants who engage in a higher amount of PA had lower levels of SNPUA.
Conclusion
PA could be an effective tool to prevent or reduce social network addiction levels. However, inconsistency in collecting data on PA and SNPUA makes it difficult to draw solid conclusions.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-19DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101994
Qi Zhuang , Yushuang Yin , Zheng Liu , Lijuan Zhang , Hui Li
Background
Venipuncture is a routine procedure in pediatrics that often elicits pain and triggers adverse emotional responses. The stress, both psychological and physiological, that accompanies this procedure can significantly impair pediatric patients' compliance with medical regimens. To mitigate these effects, music therapy as a non-pharmacological approach known for its safety has been increasingly employed in pediatric settings. There is empirical evidence supporting the efficacy of music therapy in reducing procedural pain and in easing negative emotions experienced by pediatric patients.
Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in managing pain, anxiety and distress in pediatric patients undergoing venipuncture procedures.
Methods
A comprehensive search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL, EBSCO and FMRS databases for articles published up to December 20, 2024. Two reviewers independently selected studies and extracted articles that met strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quality assessments of the included studies were performed according to the Cochrane risk assessment tool, data analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.
Results
A total of 16 studies including 657 participants in the intervention group and 707 participants in the control group were selected for the final analysis. The results demonstrated a significant difference between the music groups and control groups for children's self-reported pain (standard mean difference SMD = −0.42, 95 % CI −0.58 to −0.27, P < 0.05), observer-reported pain (SMD = −0.52, 95 % CI −0.87 to −0.17, P < 0.05) and distress (SMD = −0.70, 95 % CI −1.27 to −0.13, P = 0.02). However, no significant difference was observed in anxiety (SMD = −0.10, 95 % CI −0.32 to 0.13, P = 0.41).
Conclusions
Pediatric patients undergoing venipuncture procedures would benefit from music interventions for pain and distress relief. However, no statistically significant effect was found on anxiety.
Trial registration
PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42024509600.
背景静脉穿刺是儿科的常规手术,经常引起疼痛并引发不良情绪反应。伴随这一过程的心理和生理压力会严重损害儿科患者对医疗方案的依从性。为了减轻这些影响,音乐治疗作为一种以其安全性而闻名的非药物治疗方法已越来越多地用于儿科设置。有实证证据支持音乐治疗在减少小儿手术疼痛和缓解儿童负性情绪方面的疗效。目的探讨音乐疗法对小儿静脉穿刺患者疼痛、焦虑和苦恼的治疗效果。方法在PubMed、Embase、Web of Science、Cochrane Library、Scopus、CINAHL、EBSCO和FMRS数据库中检索截止到2024年12月20日发表的论文。两位审稿人独立地选择了符合严格的纳入和排除标准的研究和提取的文章。采用Cochrane风险评估工具对纳入的研究进行质量评价,采用RevMan 5.3软件进行数据分析。结果共纳入16项研究,干预组657人,对照组707人。结果显示,音乐组和对照组在儿童自我报告疼痛方面存在显著差异(标准平均差异SMD = - 0.42, 95% CI = - 0.58至- 0.27,P <;0.05),观察者报告的疼痛(SMD = - 0.52, 95% CI = - 0.87 ~ - 0.17, P <;0.05)和痛苦(SMD =−0.70,95% CI 1.27−−0.13,P = 0.02)。然而,在焦虑方面没有观察到显著差异(SMD = - 0.10, 95% CI = - 0.32至0.13,P = 0.41)。结论音乐干预能有效缓解儿科静脉穿刺患者的疼痛和痛苦。然而,在焦虑方面没有发现统计学上显著的影响。试验注册号prospero国际前瞻性系统评价注册号CRD42024509600。
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Pub Date : 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101984
Andresa R. Marinho-Buzelli , Abirami Vijayakumar , Marina B. Wasilewski , Elizabeth Linkewich , Sander L. Hitzig
Background and purpose
Aquatic therapy is an effective alternative approach to therapy on land in facilitating mobility and independence after a stroke. Despite the evidence reporting on the effectiveness of many aquatic interventions, there is a lack of studies elucidating essential implementation factors for aquatic therapy post-stroke.
Materials and methods
A purposive sample of people with lived experience of stroke and healthcare providers participated in semi-structured interviews about their experiences with aquatic therapy. A deductive content analysis approach using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) was used to identify the essential aspects of aquatic therapy implementation post-stroke.
Results
Twenty-three participants (9 people with stroke experience and 14 healthcare providers) participated in the study, from across the province of Ontario in Canada. The interview data were all relevant to the five main CFIR constructs and to some of the sub-constructs. Although participants were highly favorable to aquatic therapy, several implementation considerations in terms of costs, program structure, provider qualifications, and pool access were identified at the patient, provider, and system level.
Conclusion
The CFIR proved valuable in identifying contextual factors relevant to implementing aquatic therapy with the stroke population. These factors included the importance of education, barriers to accessing aquatic therapy in rehabilitation and community settings, and internal and external factors influencing the application of aquatic therapy post-stroke.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-04DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101983
Dovile Dixon, Ceri Jones, Robin Green
Background
The popularity of adjunctive psychological therapies, such as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), continues to grow. However, there is a lot of inconsistency and uncertainty regarding the mechanism of AAT and, more specifically, the role of the therapy animal. This study aimed to better understand the animals’ role in AAT from the perspective of those who deliver it.
Method
Fifteen professionals from a wide range of mental health backgrounds completed 1-h semi-structured interviews online. Reflexive Thematic Analysis was used to analyse the data.
Results
The analysis resulted in four main themes and 12 subthemes, representing the various aspects of the animals’ role in therapy. The four main themes were: Providing experiential learning, developing an alternative relationship, offering a different way of processing and collaborating in therapeutic activities.
Conclusions
This study demonstrates that the role of the therapy animal is complex and tightly linked to the relational aspect of human-animal interactions. It shows their presence is valuable even when the animals are not directly involved in therapeutic interventions. The challenge of balancing training and socialising the animals and allowing them to display natural behaviours is highlighted. The findings are discussed in the broader context of existing AAT research and theories, considering clinical implications and directions for future research.
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To examine obstetricians' and gynecologists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antenatal yoga and to explore the factors contributing to their hesitancy in recommending it.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 71 obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh using online and offline modes. Demographic data, professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga were collected. Descriptive statistics and correlation matrix analyses were performed.
Results
83.1 % of respondents recognised the benefits of antenatal yoga; however, only 50 % routinely recommended it to pregnant women. Key barriers identified included a lack of standardised training, insufficient knowledge of antenatal yoga practices, and cultural resistance. Despite these challenges, all participants (100 %) expressed interest in attending antenatal yoga-related workshops and training.
Conclusion
While obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh were optimistic about the benefits of antenatal yoga (AY), a lack of standardised guidelines and training, insufficient family support, and cultural factors hinder its widespread recommendation. To enhance the integration of AY into maternal care, this study recommends developing a standardised protocol for AY practices and incorporating specialised training for obstetricians and gynecologists to improve awareness and competency.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-03DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101982
Lisa A. Seaman , Dana LaVergne , Angela L. Walden , Dennis P. Watson , Frank A. Yurasek , Michelle Hudson , Casey Sarapas , Benjamin Nguyen , Anita Hollins , Lisa Taylor , Mark B. Mycyk
Introduction
Opioid misuse and dependence remain critical public health issues in the U.S., contributing significantly to reduced life expectancy. Emergency departments (EDs) are key settings for implementing opioid reduction strategies when treating acute pain, such as nonpharmacologic treatment options like acupuncture. This study explored clinician-related factors influencing the integration of the Pain Elimination through Acupuncture Research and Learning (PEARL) program for pain reduction within a high-volume urban ED.
Methods
This study employed a sequential mixed methods design, involving surveys and interviews with ED clinicians. An 11-item electronic survey was administered annually to assess clinician attitudes related to appropriateness and effectiveness of integrating acupuncture into the ED's comprehensive care plan for treatment of pain. Near the end of the 3rd year of the PEARL program, semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather in-depth insights into clinician knowledge and perceptions of the program.
Results
Quantitative survey data from 99 eligible ED clinicians indicated positive perceptions of the program's appropriateness and effectiveness, and improved understanding of acupuncture referral procedures. Analysis of qualitative interviews conducted with 16 ED clinicians revealed five key themes: acupuncture as an acceptable analgesic strategy to reduce the use of opioids, patient benefits, program presence in the ED, integration challenges, and the need for continued education.
Conclusion
Strong acceptance of acupuncture as a feasible nonpharmacologic addition to the comprehensive pain care plan used in the ED was observed. Dedicated space, expanded acupuncture staff and hours, and ongoing training of ED staff will require institutional support to sustain acupuncture as a nonpharmacologic treatment option for ED patients.
导言阿片类药物滥用和依赖仍然是美国严重的公共卫生问题,严重缩短了人们的预期寿命。急诊科(ED)是治疗急性疼痛时实施阿片类药物减量策略的关键场所,例如针灸等非药物治疗方案。本研究探讨了影响针灸研究与学习(PEARL)项目整合的临床医生相关因素,该项目用于在高流量的城市急诊室减少疼痛。方法本研究采用顺序混合方法设计,包括对急诊室临床医生进行调查和访谈。每年进行一次由 11 个项目组成的电子调查,以评估临床医生对将针灸纳入急诊室综合治疗计划以治疗疼痛的适当性和有效性的态度。在 PEARL 计划实施的第三年接近尾声时,进行了半结构化访谈,以深入了解临床医生对该计划的认识和看法。结果来自 99 名符合条件的急诊室临床医生的定性调查数据显示,他们对该计划的适宜性和有效性有积极的看法,对针灸转诊程序的理解也有所提高。对 16 名急诊室临床医生进行的定性访谈分析表明了五个关键主题:针灸是一种可接受的镇痛策略,可减少阿片类药物的使用;患者受益;项目在急诊室的存在;整合挑战;以及继续教育的必要性。要使针灸作为急诊室病人的非药物治疗方案得以持续,需要有专门的场所、扩大针灸人员和时间以及对急诊室工作人员进行持续培训。
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Pub Date : 2025-04-03DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101980
Delaney C. Bilodeau, Victoria A. Shivy, Suzanne E. Mazzeo
Background and Purpose
Complementary health approaches (CHAs) encompass a diverse range of practices used both independently and alongside conventional medical treatments. Understanding how graduate students across disciplines perceive CHAs is important because these trainees will occupy roles as clinical practitioners, medical researchers, healthcare policy makers, and consumers. The purpose of this research was to (a) explore differences in perceptions of CHAs across disciplines, (b) examine differences between medical versus mental health trainees’ willingness to recommend CHAs, and (c) determine whether an association exists between descriptive terminology and willingness to recommend CHAs.
Materials and methods
Ratings of familiarity, perceptions of legitimacy, and willingness to recommend CHAs were examined among graduate trainees (N = 416). Responses from (a) clinical practice versus (b) research only trainees; and, within clinical fields, (c) medical versus (d) mental health trainees were compared via sequential rank agreement.
Results
Clinical practice trainees were more familiar with CHAs than research only trainees. Mental health trainees were most familiar with CHAs and perceived them as more legitimate than medical trainees. Perceptions of CHA legitimacy positively correlated with willingness to recommend across disciplines. Medical trainees associated CHAs with the term “alternative; ” mental health trainees characterized them as “complementary.” Association with “complementary” correlated with increased willingness to recommend.
Conclusion
Mental health trainees characterize CHAs as “complementary; ” they are also most likely to perceive CHAs as legitimate and to recommend them in practice. Clinical trainees and providers might be more likely to integrate CHAs into practice if characterized as “legitimate” and “complementary.”
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Pub Date : 2025-03-28DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101979
Shun Chen , Weiting Liu , Changhao Liang , Hanjiang Liu , Pei Wang , Qinwei Fu
Background and purpose
Although several reviews have examined moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), they have some methodological limitations. This systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence on various moxibustion interventions for KOA pain relief.
Methods
We conducted a comprehensive search across seven databases up to June 2024. The Cochrane risk of bias tool (ROB2) was used to assess the risk of bias, and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) criterion approach was employed to evaluate the certainty of evidence for primary outcomes. Primary outcomes included Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), stiffness, physical function, and total effective rate. Secondary outcomes encompassed adverse events (AEs) and treatment regimen of moxibustion for KOA. Meta-analysis was performed using STATA 17.0 and RevMan 5.4.1.
Results
A total of 43 studies with 4008 participants were included in this review. Moxibustion significantly reduced WOMAC (−0.91, 95 % CI: −1.12, −0.70) and VAS scores (−0.95, 95 % CI: −1.18, −0.73). Electronic moxibustion was the most effective intervention. Treatment frequencies exceeding three times per week were more effective than fewer sessions. The total effective rate was 93.11 % for the moxibustion group versus 76.41 % for the controls. AEs were reported in sixteen studies, with one serious AE.
Conclusion
Moxibustion is more effective for pain relief than other treatments and has a lower incidence of AEs. Further high-level evidence is warranted to validate these findings.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-26DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101978
Yuwei Zhao , Yun Yang , Xiehe Kong , Jie Liu , Jue Hong , Yanting Yang , Yue Zhao , Xinyun Huang , Xiaopeng Ma
Background
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a widespread musculoskeletal disorder characterized by myofascial trigger points. Needling trigger points is one of the most common therapeutic interventions to treat MPS. However, it is unclear whether needling trigger points is superior to other non-pharmacological interventions.
Methods
Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) which compared the effectiveness of needling trigger points and other non-pharmacological therapies for treating MPS, were searched in the databases of PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, WanFang, VPCS, and Sinomed, from their inception to August 25th, 2024. Two independent reviewers extracted relevant data on study characteristics and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool.
Results
Of the 1968 articles initially screened, 13 RCTs were included. Needling trigger points treatment were more efficacious than non-pharmacological therapies in reducing Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores (MD = −1.32; 95 % CI = −1.84 to −0.81; P < 0.0001) and the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) scores (MD = −2.77; 95 % CI = −3.58 to −1.97; P < 0.0001).
Conclusion
This systematic review has shown that needling trigger points could be a more effective option than other non-pharmacological therapies to improve the symptoms of MPS. Clinical trials of robust quality are required to promote further the evidence-based application of needling trigger points for MPS.
背景:肌筋膜疼痛综合征(MPS)是一种以肌筋膜触发点为特征的广泛的肌肉骨骼疾病。针刺触发点是治疗MPS最常见的治疗干预措施之一。然而,针刺触发点是否优于其他非药物干预尚不清楚。方法检索PubMed、Web of Science、Embase、Cochrane Library、中国知网(CNKI)、万方、VPCS、中国医学信息网(Sinomed)等数据库自成立至2024年8月25日的随机临床试验(RCTs),比较针刺触发点与其他非药物治疗MPS的疗效。两名独立审稿人提取了研究特征的相关数据,并使用Cochrane偏倚风险工具评估偏倚风险。结果在最初筛选的1968篇文章中,纳入了13项随机对照试验。针刺触发点治疗在降低视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分方面比非药物治疗更有效(MD = - 1.32;95% CI = - 1.84 ~ - 0.81;P & lt;0.0001)和Roland-Morris残疾问卷(RMDQ)得分(MD = - 2.77;95% CI =−3.58 ~−1.97;P & lt;0.0001)。结论本系统综述显示针刺触发点可能是一种比其他非药物治疗更有效的改善MPS症状的选择。需要高质量的临床试验来进一步促进针刺触发点治疗MPS的循证应用。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-25DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101977
Camille L. Garnsey, Katherine E. Gnall, Erika K. Osherow, Crystal L. Park
Background& purpose
Research increasingly highlights associations between body awareness and health. Yoga has been described as enhancing body awareness. The goal of this systematic review is to examine changes in body awareness subsequent to yoga interventions.
Methods
A systematic search of PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and CINAHL was conducted from database inception to September 2024. English language intervention studies evaluating the effect of yoga interventions on body awareness were included.
Results
Thirty-three studies met inclusion criteria. Eighteen (72 %) of the 25 studies that reported the results of within-group tests found significant increases in body awareness at some point following the yoga intervention. Three-quarters (76 %) of the 21 studies that examined differences in body awareness between a yoga group and a control group reported significant differences in favor of yoga. Studies that reported changes in body awareness did not systematically differ from those that did not in terms of the sample size or population , the type of control or comparison group used, or the duration and design of the yoga intervention. Studies that assessed body awareness as a multi-dimensional construct more consistently reported changes in body awareness.
Discussion
Results from this review are mixed, but there is evidence trending towards suggesting that yoga improves body awareness. Recommendations for future research include developing greater consensus on the conceptualization/measurement of body awareness in yoga interventions and conducting more rigorous trials with larger sample sizes and active comparison groups.
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