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Women’s Center for Mind-Body Health
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The focus of this research database is on how stress affects women's health, and options for treatment using mind-body therapies. To obtain full summaries of the articles, see "How to Get Abstracts" below .
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Imagery 10979163 R,T Surgery and complementary
therapies: a review Review of a wide range of
mind-body and herb/supplement use in surgery. "Improvement in
surgical outcome measures including anxiety, blood loss, postoperative
pain levels, pain medication requirements, postoperative nausea and
vomiting, recovery of bowel function, length of hospital stay, cost of
care, and patient satisfaction have been documented in a variety of
studies--some well controlled--using relaxation techniques,
hypnosis/suggestion, and imagery." 2000 Altern Ther Health Med
6;5:64-74 Petry, J. J. 2012007 MA Suggestion, relaxation, and
hypnosis as adjuncts in the care of surgery patients: a review of the
literature Review of 18 clinical trials
suggests that "hypnosis, suggestion, and relaxation are underutilized
techniques which can shorten postoperative hospital stays, promote the
physical recovery of patients from surgery, and aid in the psychological
and emotional response of patients following surgery." 1991 Am J Clin Hypn 33;3:172-86 Blankfield, R. P [Not in PubMed] R,T Mind-body interventions for
surgery: evidence and exigency Thorough review of the
meta-analyses of mind-body surgical interventions, as well as discussion
of what specifically works better. Includes description of a large study
by Henry Bennett, who used several preop tapes head-to-head. The only one
with good results, by Belleruth Naparstek (Health Journeys), showed
significantly decreased blood loss (200cc) and decreased hospital stay (1
day). 1998 Advances in Mind-Body
Medicine 14;207-222 Dreher, H 11040554 R,T Strategies for implementing a
guided imagery program to enhance patient experience Reviews the use of and research
about guided imagery in surgery, and describes how to implement a program. 2000 AACN Clin Issues
11;1:68-76 Tusek, D. L. and Cwynar, R. E. 10818845 R,T Imagine this! Infinite uses of
guided imagery in women's health Reviews use of guided imagery
in outpatient, inpatient, chronic care and home care settings related to
women's health. 1999 J Holist Nurs 17;4:317-30 Bazzo, D. J. and Moeller, R. A. 9801662 JA The value of imagery in
perioperative nursing Review of interactive imagery
with an institutional implementation plan. 1998 Semin Perioper Nurs
7;2:108-13 Miller, T. 9165802 R,T Guided Imagery. A
psychoneuroimmunological intervention in holistic nursing practice Use of guided imagery as an
intervention in nursing practice, and its impact on psychoneuroimmunology. 1997 J Holist Nurs 15;2:112-27 Giedt, J. F. 8690533 R,T Psychological and hypnotic
preparation for anesthesia and surgery: an individual differences
perspective Suggests a model for future
surgery prep studies that includes patient coping style, prior medical
experiences, hypnotic ability, and demands of the particular surgery. 1996 Int J Clin Exp Hypn
44;3:189-207 Kessler, R. and Dane, J. R. .10818849 R,T Holistic interventions for
acute pain episodes: an integrative review Use of relaxation techniques
for acute pain, with implications for nursing practice. 1999 J Holist Nurs 17;4:384-96 Cole, B. H. and Brunk, Q. 7778611 R,T Using imagery to help your
patient heal Description of various kinds of
imagery, and step by step guidance for nurses in conducting an imagery
session with hospitalized patients. 1995 Am J Nurs 95;6:40-6; quiz
47 Dossey, B. 2835382 JA The therapeutics of guided
imagery 1988 Holist Nurs Pract
2;3:34-44 Vines, S. W. 11478564 JA Nurses' perceptions of
complementary and alternative medical therapies In a survey of 1000 nurses
throughout the US, the CAM modalities they were most likely to recommend
to patients were multivitamins, massage, meditation/relaxation and
pastor/spiritual counseling. 79% perceived their professional preparation
in the area of CAM therapies to be fair to poor. 2001 J Community Health
26;3:175-89 Brolinson, P. G., Price, J. H.,
Ditmyer, M., and Reis, D. Humor 11489031 JA Humour between nurse and
patient, and among staff: analysis of nurses' diaries Humor between nurses and
patients were either nurse-based, co-operation based or patient oriented.
Humor between nurses was resource-oriented. Use of humor helped patients
cope with difficult procedures and improved the nursing working climate. 2001 J Adv Nurs 35;3:452-8 Astedt-Kurki, P. and Isola, A. 11811314 JA Importance of humour to
client--nurse relationships and clients' well- being Humor helps patients cope,
communicate criticism, show their emotions and preserve their dignity. 2001 Int J Nurs Pract
7;2:119-25 Astedt-Kurki, P., Isola, A.,
Tammentie, T., and Kervinen, U. 11293036 JA Relation between humor and
empathic concern Standard psychological scale
testing showed that sense of humor is strongly correlated with empathy. 2001 Psychol Rep 88;1:241-4 Hampes, W. P. 11211707 JA Finding your funny bone.
Incorporating humour into medical practice Incorporating humor into daily
medical life can lead to increased productivity, cooperation and
flexibility. 2001 Aust Fam Physician
30;1:22-4 Yates, S. 11211705 JA The clown doctors Describes clown care units in
several hospitals in Australia, helping patients and staff cope. 2001 Aust Fam Physician
30;1:12-6 Spitzer, P. 9313454 JA Moruya Hospital Laughter Room:
an experiment Creating a "Laughter Room" in a
hospital setting. 1996 Lamp 53;2:6 May, C. Music 11784393 R,T MA The effectiveness of music as
an intervention for hospital patients: a systematic review Meta-analysis of articles
supports music as being able to reduce anxiety and improve mood and
tolerance of patients. 2002 J Adv Nurs 37;1:8-18 Evans, D. 11342404 R,T Music as intervention: a
notable endeavor to improve patient outcomes Historical and literature
review of use of music therapy in hospital care. 2001 Nurs Clin North Am
36;1:83-92 White, J. M. 1585086 CT Quantification of the effects
of listening to music as a noninvasive method of pain control Listening to music
significantly elevated pain thresholds but had no effect on autonomic
activity. 1992 Sch Inq Nurs Pract
6;1:43-58; discussion 59-62 Whipple, B. and Glynn, N. J. 11409252 JA Channeling calm. Hospitals turn
to innovative TV to promote healing in their patients Description of one commercial
service that provides a hospital TV channel with programmed nature scenes
with soothing music, geared to time of day. 2001 Mod Healthc 31;22:26 Davis, J. B. Environment 10731463 R,T Reducing noise pollution in the
hospital setting by establishing a department of sound: a survey of recent
research on the effects of noise and music in health care Reviews "the effects of noise
on health, the problems of noise pollution in the health care setting, and
the benefits of replacing noise with music to reduce heart rate, blood
pressure, breathing rate, emotional anxiety and pain." Suggests
establishing a hospital "Department of Sound" to manage these issues. 2000 Prev Med 30;4:339-45 Cabrera, I. N. and Lee, M. H. 9348677 RCT Individual differences in
susceptibility to the "irrelevant speech effect" 72 healthy subjects displayed a
wide variation in irritation and impairment, some showing severe
disruption, due to various background noises. Subjects were quite
inaccurate in assessing their individual sensitivity. 1997 J Acoust Soc Am
102;4:2191-9 Ellermeier, W. and Zimmer, K. 6143402 MCC View through a window may
influence recovery from surgery Cholecystectomy patients with a
window view of a natural setting had shorter stays (p=.025) and used less
medication (p<.001) than matched controls who looked out at a brick
building. 1984 Science 224;4647:420-1 Ulrich, R. S. Massage 11795087 R,T Massage therapy Review of studies, showing
benefits in such areas as preterm infants, depression, pain, and immune
and autoimmune conditions. Documentation of decreased cortisol, improved
sleep and enhanced immune function. 2002 Med Clin North Am
86;1:163-71 Field, T. 10394676 CT Benefits of massage therapy for
hospitalized patients: a descriptive and qualitative evaluation Patients who were given massage
therapy during their hospital stay reported increased relaxation, sense of
well-being, positive mood, and they attributed enhanced mobility, greater
energy and faster recovery. 1999 Altern Ther Health Med
5;4:64-71 Smith, M. C., Stallings, M. A.,
Mariner, S., and Burrall, M. 11342409 R,T Massage therapy and reflexology
awareness Review of studies and practical
information about basic techniques, with case illustration. 2001 Nurs Clin North Am
36;1:159-70 Mackey, B. T. 10873261 JA Implementing a therapeutic
massage program in a tertiary and ambulatory care VA setting: the healing
power of touch Description of and lessons
learned in initiating a nurse run therapeutic massage service at a Denver
VA medical center. The program was well received and thriving even in the
face of budget constraints. 2000 Nurs Clin North Am
35;2:489-97 Hemphill, L. and Kemp, J. 10603815 CT Pain and tension are reduced
among hospital nurses after on-site massage treatments: a pilot study Nurses who were given a series
of 15 minute hospital site massages experienced significantly reduced pain
and tension, and improved relaxation level and mood. 1999 J Perianesth Nurs
14;3:128-33 Katz, J., Wowk, A., Culp, D.,
and Wakeling, H. Art therapy 8158597 JA Art in hospitals: does it work?
A survey of evaluation of arts projects in the NHS General discussion and cases of
artists in residence in a hospital setting. 1994 J R Soc Med 87;3:161-3 Miles, M. F. 8337200 JA Creative arts for hospitals:
the UCLA experiment Discussion of seven years
experience with hospital art interventions, well received by patients and
staff. 1993 Patient Educ Couns
21;1-2:101-10 Breslow, D. M. Aromatherapy 11342402 R,T The role of aromatherapy in
nursing care Review of studies and practical
information on the use of aromatherapy in nursing care. 2001 Nurs Clin North Am
36;1:57-72 Buckle, J. Pets 10624248 R,T An exploration of the potential
benefits of pet-facilitated therapy Review of history and benefits
of pet therapy, including decreased loneliness, improved morale,
increased social interaction, and decreased blood pressure. 1999 J Clin Nurs 8;4:329-37 Brodie, S. J. and Biley, F. C.
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