Reflexology evidence map

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Advances in integrative medicine Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI:10.1016/j.aimed.2024.08.009

Erika Cardozo Pereira , Caio Fabio Schlechta Portella , Ricardo Ghelman , Carmen Verônica Mendes Abdala , Ana Cláudia Moraes Barros Leite-Mor , Arthur Schveitzer Ferreira , Pamela Gissi Lima , Mariana Cabral Schveitzer

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Abstract

Background

This evidence map describes Reflexology intervention research reporting health outcomes. Reflexology is a complementary therapy that performs the manipulation of points or areas under the skin known as reflex points, found in specific areas of the body, such as ears, hands and feet.

Methods

This evidence map is based on the 3iE evidence gap map methodology. We searched three electronic databases from inception to April 2024 and included systematic reviews only. Systematic reviews were analyzed based on AMSTAR 2. We used tableau to graphically display confidence level, number of reviews, outcomes and a broad estimate of effectiveness.

Results

This map is based on 34 systematic reviews. Most of the reviews were published in the last ten years. The foot reflexology was the most researched intervention. Reflexology was evaluated as an intervention in several health outcomes, resulting in the following confidence levels: 4 high, 4 moderate, 3 low and 23 critically low. Every outcome effect was classified: 2 as negative; 33 as no effect; 24 as mixed; 1 as potential positive and 55 as positive. The outcomes were divided into three major groups: physical and metabolic effects; vitality, well-being and quality of life; and mental health, physical and metabolically effects were the most common outcomes.

Conclusions

Reflexology has been applied in different areas and this Evidence Map provides an easy visualization of valuable information for patients, health practitioners and managers, to promote evidence-based complementary therapies.

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反射疗法证据图

本证据图描述了反射疗法干预研究报告的健康结果。反射疗法是一种辅助疗法，对身体特定部位（如耳朵、手和脚）的皮肤下被称为反射点的点或区域进行操作。方法本证据图基于3iE证据缺口图方法。我们检索了从成立到2024年4月的三个电子数据库，仅包括系统评价。基于AMSTAR 2进行系统评价分析。我们使用表格以图形方式显示置信度、评估数量、结果和对有效性的广泛估计。结果本图基于34篇系统综述。大多数评论都是最近十年发表的。足部反射是研究最多的干预措施。反射疗法被评估为几种健康结果的干预措施，产生以下置信水平：4个高，4个中等，3个低和23个极低。每个结果效应分为：2为负面；33 .没有效果；24 .混合；1是潜在的正数55是正数。结果分为三大类：生理和代谢效应；活力、幸福和生活质量；心理健康、身体和代谢影响是最常见的结果。结论反射疗法已在不同领域得到应用，该证据图谱为患者、医疗从业者和管理者提供了一种方便的有价值信息可视化，以促进循证补充疗法的发展。

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Advances in integrative medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-

CiteScore

3.20

自引率

11.80%

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审稿时长

15 weeks

期刊介绍： Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.