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{"title":"Letter to Editor on “Self-stretching exercises with kinesio taping for management of chronic nonspecific neck pain in taxi drivers: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial”","authors":"Krishnagopal Mondal, Swarup Ghosh, Subhasish Chatterjee, Mousumi Saha","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103101","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103101","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142567809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention (eMBI) in management of dyspnea in patients with interstitial lung disease: A randomized clinical trial.","authors":"Siliana Maria Duarte Miranda, Sara de Pinho Cunha Paiva, Luiz Fernando Ferreira Pereira, Gabriela Patrus Ananias de Assis Pires, Andrew Nogueira Albuquerque Leal, Giane Amorim Ribeiro-Samora, Eliane Viana Mancuzo","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103106","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103106","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Rationale: </strong>Dyspnea and cough are frequent symptoms in ILD patients. The management of these symptoms is challenging, and evidence-based therapies are lacking.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the effect of an online Mindfulness-Based Intervention (eMBI) on reducing dyspnea in patients affected by different ILDs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a prospective, open-label, controlled trial that included patients ≥18 years and a modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale score of ≥ 1. Patients were randomized into either the eMBI or the control group (CG) for 8 weeks. The primary outcome was the change in the dyspnea mMRC scale. The Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ), King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease (K-BILD) questionnaire, and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were performed before and after the eight weeks. All analyses were conducted on an intention-to-treat basis. The study was registered at the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC), RBR-3s4mf9y.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>24 patients in the eMBI and 25 in the CG completed the intervention. In the eMBI group, compared to the control group, there was a greater proportion of patients with a reduction in dyspnea according to the mMRC scale score (48.9 % versus, 15.4 %, p = 0.001). There was no significant difference between the groups in the LCQ (p = 0.666), or in the K-BILD (p = 0.108), depression (p = 0.08), or anxiety (p = 0.869 or stress (p = 0.789). No moderate or severe adverse events were observed in either group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Eight weeks eMBI is a potentially viable and safe approach, that can help manage dyspnea in ILD patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142564081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of combined plant extracts on long COVID: An exploratory randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Thitiya Lukkunaprasit, Patompong Satapornpong, Pongsiri Kulchanawichien, Abhisit Prawang, Chaiwat Limprasert, Worawan Saingam, Chatpetch Permsombut, Wongvarit Panidthananon, Arthimond Vutthipong, Yupin Lawanprasert, Parnthep Pourpongpan, Supakit Wongwiwatthananukit, Thanapat Songsak, Nalinee Pradubyat","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103107","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Long COVID have posed a global health burden since the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combined plant extract (CPE) formulation, containing Citrus aurantifolia, Tiliacora triandra, Cannabis sativa, Alpinia galanga, and Piper nigrum, in participants with long COVID. A newly developed long COVID symptom questionnaire was used to evaluate outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial was conducted at the College of Pharmacy, Rangsit University, Thailand. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a CPE supplement (4500 mg/day) or a placebo for 7 days. Primary outcomes were changes in C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and the total symptom score (ranging from 0 to 57 points). Secondary outcomes included full recovery/improvement of long COVID symptoms, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and adverse events.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 66 participants were enrolled, with 33 in each group. The CPE supplement did not significantly reduce CRP levels, with a median difference (MD) (95 % CI) of -0.05 (-0.49, 0.39) mg/L compared to placebo. However, the CPE group showed a reduction in the total symptom score [MD (95 % CI) of -4.00 (-7.58, -0.42)], and a reduction in overall moderate to severe symptoms [RR (95 % CI) of 0.57 (0.35, 0.91)], moderate to severe fatigue [RR (95 % CI) of 0.25 (0.08, 0.81)], and moderate to severe post-exertional malaise (PEM) [RR (95 % CI) of 0.35 (0.16, 0.78)]. Changes in HRQOL scores did not differ significantly between groups. Adverse events were mostly mild and resolved by the end of the follow-up period.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study suggests potential benefits of the CPE in alleviating moderate to severe long COVID symptoms, particularly fatigue and PEM, with an acceptable safety profile. However, larger-scale trials are necessary to validate these findings, and assessing the reliability of the long COVID symptom questionnaire is essential before its application in future studies.</p><p><strong>Trial registration number: </strong>TCTR20230131004 (Registration date: 2023-01-31, Thai Clinical Trials Registry).</p>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142564077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rehabilitation effects of acupuncture on the diaphragmatic dysfunction in respiratory insufficiency: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Ruixuan Liu ,&nbsp;Lei Liang ,&nbsp;Hai Huang ,&nbsp;Zhongyi Zeng ,&nbsp;Jian Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103105","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103105","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Mechanical ventilation after respiratory insufficiency can induce diaphragm dysfunction through various hypothesized mechanisms. In this study, we evaluated the rehabilitative effect of acupuncture on diaphragm function in patients with respiratory insufficiency using meta-analysis and summarised the rules of acupoints through association rules analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Articles (published from January 2000 to February 2024) were retrieved from the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, SinoMed, and Wanfang. Two researchers conducted literature selection, data extraction, and statistical analysis independently. The risk of bias was assessed utilizing the Physical Therapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. The meta-analysis was performed with RevMan 5.4 software, and the quality of each outcome evidence was assessed via the online software GRADEpro GDT. The regularity of acupoint selection was summarized using association rules analysis. This study is registered on PROSPERO, number CRD42024526705.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Eleven articles were eventually included, all of which were of low to moderate quality. Results of the meta-analysis showed a significant increase in diaphragmatic thickening fraction (MD 3.40 [1.52, 5.27]) and diaphragmatic excursion (MD 0.95 [0.58, 1.31]) in patients with respiratory insufficiency after acupuncture treatment. Also, OI (MD 28.52 [15.93, 41.11]) and PaO₂ (MD 7.18 [2.22, 12.13]) were significantly elevated and PaCO₂ (MD −6.94 [-12.30, −1.59]) was decreased. Mechanical ventilation time (MD-1.86 [-2.28, −1.45]) was also significantly improved. The overall quality of the outcome evidence is deemed moderate. Association rules analysis showed that ST36, RN4, RN6, and others are core acupoints for the treatment of diaphragmatic dysfunction in patients with respiratory insufficiency by acupuncture.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Acupuncture shows potential in the rehabilitation of patients with respiratory insufficiency and may serve as a complementary and alternative therapy for related conditions. We suggest the use of ST36 as a core acupoint, in combination with other acupoints. Due to the potential publication bias and high heterogeneity of the current data, further high-quality RCTs are needed to confirm these findings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142553911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Overview and trend analysis of global hot spring research based on bibliometrics and knowledge graph visualization","authors":"Xiaochen Li ,&nbsp;Xue Yang ,&nbsp;Jibing Ou ,&nbsp;Yao Zhou ,&nbsp;Lei Xi ,&nbsp;Yuzhe Zou ,&nbsp;Zihan Chen ,&nbsp;Dingwei He ,&nbsp;Liqing Yao ,&nbsp;Weimo Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103102","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103102","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The scope of hot spring research is continuously growing, with the application of hot spring medicine emerging as a significant trend. However, there is a lack of bibliometric analyses that summarize the current state and trends of the application of hot spring medicine.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Using bibliometric analysis, this study aims to visualize and analyze the global landscape and emerging trends in hot spring research, focusing on the hotspots and future directions of hot spring medicine application.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Literature from 1994 to 2023 was compiled from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, visualized using Citespace and VOSviewer, analyzing publication trends, keyword co-occurrence, key institutions, and research directions in global hot spring studies. Similarly, literature on the application of hot spring medicine from 2000 to 2024 was also collected.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 8020 studies on the global field of hot springs and 68 studies on the application of hot spring medicine met the inclusion criteria. Linear regression reveals significant yearly increases in publication volume (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). Five primary research trends including applications, components, diseases, mechanisms, and regions have been identified. Japan and France emerge as the primary contributor to the medical applications of hot springs.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Examining utilization patterns, conducting compositional tests, investigating therapeutic mechanisms, and scrutinizing geographical disparities aid in enhancing the comprehension of hot springs for medical applications. This validates the application of hot spring medicine as a frontier trend and new hotspot in hot spring research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142567811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at different frequencies on mild hypertension: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Ling-Hui Ma ,&nbsp;Jing-Yun Xiu ,&nbsp;Liang-Xiao Ma ,&nbsp;Qin-Yong Zhang ,&nbsp;Xiu-Yan Wang ,&nbsp;Tian-Yi Sun ,&nbsp;Xu Qian ,&nbsp;Meng-Yu Chen ,&nbsp;Jia-Ling He","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103103","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103103","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) may contribute to blood pressure (BP) control, but the evidence remains insufficient. Our objectives were to evaluate the impact of TEAS on hypertension and determine the optimal frequency.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 120 hypertensive patients were randomly allocated to the TEAS-2Hz group, TEAS-10Hz group, or usual care control group in a 1:1:1 ratio. All patients were advised to continue their usual antihypertensive regimen. Additionally, patients in the TEAS groups received TEAS therapy 3 times per week for 4 weeks, with a 4-week follow-up.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The primary outcome was the change in systolic BP (SBP) from baseline to week 4. Secondary outcomes included changes in diastolic BP (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and 12-item health survey (SF-12) at different time points. Both TEAS groups showed reductions in SBP relative to control (TEAS-2Hz group vs. control, −4.70 mmHg [95 % CI, −7.00 to −2.40 mmHg]; P &lt; 0.001; TEAS-10Hz group vs. control, −8.66 mmHg [95 % CI, −10.97 to −6.36 mmHg]; P &lt; 0.001). TEAS-10Hz provided a significant decrease in SBP than TEAS-2Hz (-3.96 mmHg [95 % CI, −1.66 to −6.26 mmHg]; P&lt; 0.001). TEAS groups also exhibited reductions in DBP, MAP, HR, LF/HF ratio（LF/HF）, very low frequency (VLF), and normalized low frequency (LF norm), and an increase in normalized high frequency (HF norm) than control. No differences were observed among groups in low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), total power (TP), very low frequency (VLF), and SF-12.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>TEAS might be a promising adjunctive therapy for hypertension, and the recommended frequency is 10 Hz, which should be confirmed in larger trials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Safety and effectiveness of weighted blankets for symptom management in patients with mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials","authors":"Yanli Zhao ,&nbsp;Qiushi Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhihua Liu ,&nbsp;Zhongjian Zhao ,&nbsp;Qinghua Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103104","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Background&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;The current practice guideline regarding treatment for insomnia and sleep disturbances among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been published and it suggests that the use of weighted blankets might not be an evidence-informed practice. However, limited guidance and evidence synthesis exist on the overall effectiveness of a weighted blanket for symptom management among patients with mental disorders, although it has been routinely recommended and prescribed for this population in many mental health care settings.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Objective&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;To systematically evaluate and synthesize existing data on the safety and effectiveness of weighted blankets for symptom management among patients with mental disorders.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Comprehensive retrieval of published, unpublished, or ongoing studies was carried out across a series of bibliographic databases, grey literature sources, and clinical trial registry platforms, along with manual screening of the reference lists of the included studies or relevant reviews. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included if they compared a weighted blanket intervention and a control condition among patients with mental disorders. Two reviewers independently extracted the data using a pre-specified form and assessed the methodological quality of the included studies with the revised Cochrane ‘Risk of Bias’ (RoB 2) tool. Review Manager (RevMan) 5.3 software was used to conduct the meta-analysis when possible. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses, where appropriate, were conducted to explore the robustness of the pooled effect estimates.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Eight studies involving a total of 426 patients were included in this review. Half of the included studies were rated as having a high risk of bias, primarily due to the failure to blind participants for participant-reported measures. No serious adverse events were reported with the application of weighted blankets. The meta-analysis of five studies revealed that the use of weighted blankets induced a small magnitude decrease (standardized mean difference within studies [SMD]= 0.40) in anxiety management. The pooled estimate of three studies reporting the effect of weighted blankets on insomnia revealed a nonsignificant difference between the two groups (mean difference [MD] = −1.92, 95 % confidence interval [CI] = −3.92–0.09, p = 0.06). However, the leave-one-out sensitivity analysis of the two remaining homogeneous studies revealed that patients who used weighted blankets had reduced insomnia severity index (ISI) scores (MD = −2.78, 95 % CI = −4.44 to −1.12, p = 0.001). Additionally, a study without available data for inclusion in the meta-analysis also reported a positive effect in reducing the ISI score. Due to the heterogeneity across studies, summary estimates for the effects of weighted blankets on fatigue and depression were not computed. However, pr","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of acupuncture-related treatments on blood lipid levels in patients with coronary heart disease: A comprehensive review and network meta-analysis","authors":"Yuting Cui ,&nbsp;Ziyun Li ,&nbsp;Ping Gao ,&nbsp;Weiming Xu ,&nbsp;Jingqing Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103096","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103096","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Dyslipidemia is considered a substantial risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Blood lipid levels in patients with CHD influence cardiovascular events. Therefore, it is critical to monitor and control these levels. As a traditional, complementary alternative therapy, acupuncture regulates blood lipid levels in patients with CHD. More acupuncture-related treatments are currently available. However, systematic reviews or evidence-based summaries have yet to be conducted.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study included a randomized controlled trial of the effects of acupuncture-related therapies on blood lipid levels in CHD patients. The outcome indicators were changes in the TC, TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C levels. Two independent reviewers extracted data from PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Medline (Ovid), China Knowledge Network, Wanfang, Vipshop, and SinoMed databases until January 7 2024. The literature quality was assessed using RevMan 5.4.1. The data were analyzed using the Frequentist network meta-analysis with STATA 15.1 software. Network meta-analysis was used to compare direct and indirect evidence, and a cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) was used to evaluate the curative effect. For consistency, global inconsistency and ring-inconsistency test evaluations were used. The Cochrane bias risk assessment tool was used to assess quality.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Fourteen studies with 1416 patients were included in the study. The evidence network shows that there are many studies on acupuncture and warm acupuncture. According to the direct comparison and SUCRA ranking, acupuncture reduced TC [− 1.82 (− 3.36, − 0.28)], heat-sensitized moxibustion lowered TG [− 2.12 (− 3.55, − 0.69)], LDL-C [− 1.37 (− 2.09, − 0.66)], and increased HDL-C [0.87 (0.52, 1.22)]. These two interventions were the first in the SUCRA ranking. The inconsistency analysis revealed that direct evidence corresponded with indirect evidence. There were some methodological defects in the included studies, and some studies did not implement blinding methods, had small sample sizes or other problems.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Heat-sensitized moxibustion significantly lowered TG and LDL-C levels and elevated HDL-C levels. Acupuncture significantly reduced TC levels. Heat-sensitized moxibustion is a more effective intervention than other acupuncture-related treatments for regulating blood lipid levels in patients with CHD. However, this study has several limitations, and clinical practice should be performed as needed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research trends of traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy in the management of overweight and obesity from 2004 to 2023: A bibliometric study","authors":"Zhiyuan Bian ,&nbsp;Leilei Ren ,&nbsp;Jin Bian","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103099","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103099","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy has gained popularity in the management of overweight and obesity. This study aims to reveal trends and hotspots of global research on traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapies for overweight and obesity.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Publications on traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapies for overweight and obesity between 2004 and 2023 were searched from the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric analyses and visualization were performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R software.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 566 publications from 246 journals were included in this study. Annual number of publications and cited times in the field were generally increasing. China contributed the most publications, followed by the United States and Republic of Korea, and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from China had the highest number of publications among institutions. Stener-Victorin E was not only the most productive author but also, along with Cabioglu MT, the most cited authors. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine was both the largest source journal and the most cited journal. The highly cited references mainly consists of clinical trials, narrative reviews and systematic reviews focusing on acupuncture therapy. Keywords analysis indicated that acupuncture therapy and traditional Chinese exercise constituted the main components of traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy in weight management.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study revealed a growing interest in traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapies for managing overweight and obesity, with acupuncture therapies and traditional Chinese exercises as the main research focuses. This study offers insights into traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapies in weight management, and may benefit further research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142444712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding and enhancing post-stroke recovery: Insights from a nested qualitative study within the MindFit Project randomized clinical trial","authors":"Adrià Bermudo-Gallaguet ,&nbsp;Jofre Bielsa-Pascual ,&nbsp;Rosa García-Sierra ,&nbsp;Maria Feijoo-Cid ,&nbsp;Antonia Arreciado Marañon ,&nbsp;Mar Ariza ,&nbsp;Daniela Agudelo ,&nbsp;Neus Camins-Vila ,&nbsp;Maria Boldó ,&nbsp;Maria José Durà Mata ,&nbsp;Alberto García-Molina ,&nbsp;Pere Torán-Monserrat ,&nbsp;Maria Mataró","doi":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103100","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103100","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Stroke survivors experience a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. In the MindFit Project, a randomized clinical trial, 141 chronic stroke patients were divided into three groups: mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) with computerized cognitive training (CCT), physical exercise (PE) with CCT, and CCT alone. The interventions were conducted remotely over 12 weeks, including online group and individual sessions.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This exploratory nested qualitative study aimed to investigate chronic stroke survivors’ experiences, opinions, and perceived changes due to the interventions within the MindFit Project. The secondary objective was to describe the broader experience of their recovery journey.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Twenty-seven participants were recruited through purposive sampling and engaged in semi-structured one-on-one interviews. Twelve received MBSR+CCT, nine received PE+CCT, and six received CCT-only. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Participants shared insights into their lives after stroke, including emotional and physical challenges, coping mechanisms, and the impact of societal perceptions. The interventions were generally positively valued, with MBSR aiding in emotional regulation, PE enhancing physical capabilities, and CCT improving cognition. The group setting provided valuable peer support and motivation, although some participants noted challenges owing to the heterogeneity. The telematic format was also appreciated for its accessibility, although it posed challenges to personal interaction and intervention supervision.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our study emphasizes the complexity of stroke recovery and the importance of holistic, patient-centered rehabilitation approaches. It also highlights the value of combining physical and non-physical interventions in a group setting, along with the potential of remote platforms to enhance the accessibility of rehabilitation programs. These findings generate hypotheses for future randomized clinical trials aimed at improving post-stroke recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10545,"journal":{"name":"Complementary therapies in medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}