The use osteopathic manual therapy and rehabilitation for subacromial impingement syndrome: a case report
Rotator cuff dysfunction is common in athletes involved with overhead sports. Secondary subacromial impingement is a common cause of pain for patients with rotator cuff dysfunction. Exercise rehabilitation and manual therapy can be used in the treatment of subacromial impingement to decrease pain, increase functionality and support a return to activity. The current case report describes a 24-year old patient with supraspinatus tendinosis and secondary subacromial impingement who was experiencing pain when playing tennis, and during daily activities involving overhead movements. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - July 10, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sam Bennett, Chris Macfarlane, Brett Vaughan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
America's White Supremacy Crisis
The Schwartzreport tracks emerging trends that will affect the world, particularly the United States. For EXPLORE it focuses on matters of health in the broadest sense of that term, including medical issues, changes in the biosphere, technology, and policy considerations, all of which will shape our culture and our lives. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - July 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephan A. Schwartz Tags: Schwartzreport Source Type: research
Hot and Bothered: Violence, Aggression, and Global Warming
We believe there is overwhelming evidence of a strong relationship between changes in temperature in particular, and various types of human conflicts.1 (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - July 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Larry Dossey Tags: Explorations Source Type: research
Administration of an herbal complex, jakyak-gamcho-tang (jgt), for plantar fasciitis in military medical service: a case report
In this report, we reveal that Jakyak-Gamcho-Tang (JGT), an herbal complex, had a positive effect in a case series of 10 military patients with plantar fasciitis. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - July 4, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Seungwon Kwon, Woo-Sang Jung, Sang-Kwan Moon, Ki-Ho Cho, KyoungHo Shin Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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Source: Explore - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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Source: Explore - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Effectiveness of mindfulness intervention in reducing stress and burnout for mental health professionals in singapore
Stress and burnout have been shown to be a concern among mental health professionals in several countries including Singapore, and can affect quality of care and staff turnover. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness program in increasing mindfulness and compassion, and reducing stress and burnout, among mental health professionals in Singapore. The study utilised data from a prospective pre-post study design with follow-up. A total of 37 mental health professionals participated in the program, which was conducted in three cohorts over nine months. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - June 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Yang Suyi, Pamela Meredith, Asaduzzaman Khan Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effects of electroacupuncture administered 24hours prior to surgery on postoperative nausea and vomiting and pain in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery: a feasibility study
Our study aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of preoperative electroacupuncture (EA), delivered 24hours before surgery, on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and postoperative pain in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - June 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sha Li, Man Zheng, Wenzhong Wu, Jie Guo, Fangbin Ji, Zhen Zheng Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A pragmatic introduction of mindfulness in a continuing education setting: exploring personal experience, bridging to professional practice
Approximately one third of U.S. adults report using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) techniques such as mind-body based therapies, including meditation, deep breathing, mindfulness and yoga within the past 12 months.1 While research exists to support the use of these methods, practicing Health Care Professionals (HCPs) may not be fully aware of the evidence base supporting them. Given the popularity of mind-body based therapies, it is important that HCPs are educated about CAM therapies and able to communicate effectively regarding their proper use in order to most optimally support their patients. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - June 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Maryanna D. Klatt, Kellie Weinhold, Chris A. Taylor, Kayla Zuber, Cynthia J. Sieck Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation improves the outcomes of in vitro fertilization: a prospective, randomized and controlled study
To explore whether transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) can improve the outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF). (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - June 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Fan Qu, Fang-Fang Wang, Yan Wu, Jue Zhou, Nicola Robinson, Paul J. Hardiman, Jie-Xue Pan, Yi-Jing He, Yu-Hang Zhu, Han-Zhi Wang, Xiao-Qun Ye, Ke-Lin He, Long Cui, Hong-Li Zhao, Ying-Hui Ye Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Transformational changes in health status: a qualitative exploration of healing moments
Dramatic self-change is a familiar concept within religious experience, and is recognised within psychotherapy and some fields of nursing.1 However, it is rarely discussed within biomedicine and has been given limited consideration in wider health research, including healing research. In religious terms, dramatic change may take the form of religious conversion, described by William James as a transformation from unhappiness and conflict to a unified, energised self, which can be gradual or sudden; a journey or a moment. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - June 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Emmylou Rahtz, Sian Bonnell, Sarah Goldingay, Emerita Sara Warber, Emeritus Paul Dieppe Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effects of therapeutic touch on healing of the skin in rats
Therapeutic touch is a complementary treatment directed toward the balance of the energy field surrounding living beings. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - June 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Andr é Luiz Thomaz de Souza, David Patrick Carvalho Rosa, Bruno Anjos Blanco, Patrícia Passaglia, Angelita Maria Stabile Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Whole Health/Integrative Health in the VHA: Focusing on What Matters to the Veteran Rather Than What is the Matter With Them
For the past year, I have had the privilege to direct the Integrative Health Coordinating Center (IHCC) at the Veteran ’s Health Administration. The IHCC is a small office within the Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, led by Dr. Tracy Gaudet. Our work is to help develop clinical policies, educational initiatives, and research strategies to support the wider dissemination of complementary and integrative health approaches at the VHA, within the context of the Whole Health approach to care which VHA is adopting as a staple of its philosophy. (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - May 11, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Benjamin Kligler, Ann Cotter, Henri Roca, Michael Saenger Tags: Reflections Source Type: research
Insights and Implications from the Science of Healing
The word “heal” is derived from the Middle English concept “hǣlan, or hal,” which means “to make sound or whole.” Medicine has long been characterized as a “healing” profession. As modern medicine became informed by science, physicians shifted their focus from caring for and “healing the sick” to diagnosis and treating the disease.1 With this shift, some have argued that healing the whole person may receive less attention in modern, conventional medicine while whole-person healing remains a central theme of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). (Source: Explore)
Source: Explore - May 11, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Margaret A. Chesney Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
