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Showing 1 to 20 of 36 for “"Non-pharmacological interventions"”.
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EXERCISE AND NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE METABOLIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN CHRONIC CONDITIONS
… sport-based physical activity; and b) a non-exercising group, performing as control. Depression and anxiety levels were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the PROMIS Anxiety Short Form, respectively. Additionally, insomnia and perceived stress were evaluated using the …
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Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for preventing cognitive decline in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
… become a major public health priority. Multiple non-pharmacologic strategies have been proposed to preserve cognitive function, yet their comparative effectiveness remains uncertain. This study conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating …
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The Nurses' Experience Using Non-pharmacological Interventions for Persons Living with Dementia in Rural Long-Term Care Facilities in Saskatchewan
… have diagnoses of dementia. Evidence recommends nonpharmacological interventions (NPIs) as the first line of defense to treat RB, yet indicates it is not always being used. Nurses working in LTCF have direct impact on decisions of care, including interventions for RB. Minimal research exists …
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A mixed methods exploration into the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in care homes: care approaches, strategies and psychotropic medications
… reduction in their use for people with dementia. Non-pharmacological interventions have been recommended as safer alternatives. The aim of this study was to explore the strategies used in care homes to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. The study used a mixed methods, …
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A Novel Psychotropic Risk Assessment To Enhance Medical Management Of Patients With Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia
… warnings (CMS, 2013). Expert consensus calls for non-pharmacological strategies as the first line treatment, yet some patients with BPSD may require a combination of non-pharmacological interventions and pharmacological treatments for symptom reduction (AGS, 2011). The relief of debilitating …
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The Influence of Context on Utilizing Research Evidence for Pain Management in Jordanian Pediatric Intensive Care Units
… of the literature to identify pain management interventions in the PICU; 2. A cross-sectional and multisite survey to determine the current pain management practices, and the availability and content of practice guidelines in Jordanian PICUs; 3. A correlational and multisite survey to examine …
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Effects of dry needling and therapeutic exercise on sleep in individuals with chronic neck pain and sleep disturbance: A pilot randomized clinical trial
… relationship between sleep and pain, non-pharmacological interventions are lacking to address both sleep dysfunction and pain together. Therefore, research that investigates the effects of non-pharmacological interventions not only on pain but also on sleep dysfunction is warranted. As …
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Management of treatment resistant depression /
… their efficacy, and highlighting limitations. Pharmacological strategies, including augmentation, combination therapy and antidepressant switching, alongside emerging treatments such as ketamine, psilocybin, buprenorphine, and dextromethorphan and non-pharmacological interventions, encompassing …
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Insomnia symptoms in elderly persons - assessment, associated factors and non-pharmacological nursing interventions
… in terms of associated factors and evidence of non-pharmacological interventions in healthcare settings. Data were collected by means of a systematic literature search (Study I), questionnaires (Studies II-III), interviews and observations (Study IV). The results from Study I are based on nine …
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The Best Practice Guideline For theTreatment of Pediatric Diaper Dermatitis
… most effective treatments for diaper dermatitis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Thus, health care providers are an essential reference for caregivers and should have appropriate treatment and preventive suggestions for their patients' caregivers. </p><p>The purposes of this …
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The development of a non-pharmacological intervention for delirium management in critically ill patients
… mortality and morbidity. Multicomponent non-pharmacological interventions are beneficial in the prevention and treatment of delirium in older hospitalised patients however, there is a lack of evidence for their efficacy in critically ill patients. The studies in this thesis investigate …
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The role of physical activity and unhealthy diet on ADHD symptoms and emotional well-being in adolescents diagnosed with ADHD
… limited amount of researches have examined these non-pharmacological interventions on ADHD symptoms and emotional well-being among adolescents diagnosed with ADHD. The aim of this study was to examine this relationship among 13-16 years old adolescents diagnosed with ADHD. The data used in this …
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Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Prevention of Fentanyl-Induced Cough : A meta-analysis
… This meta-analysis assessed the efficacy of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to reduce the incidence of FIC. We searched for randomized controlled trials comparing the pharmacological or nonpharmacological interventions with the controls to prevent FIC; we included 28 …
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Connections: interventions to promote socialization and engagement among people with dementia
… people with dementia. A review of evidence-based interventions was conducted to identify effective non-pharmacological interventions to decrease behavioral disruptions in persons with dementia. The most promising interventions for reducing symptoms of behavioral disruptions in persons with …
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Evaluation of Different Cognitive Stimulation Therapies and its Impact on the Quality of Life of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review
… there is no cure for dementia; however, non-pharmacological interventions seek to improve the quality of life for those affected by this condition: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST). CST is a group-based intervention that has shown effectiveness in enhancing cognitive function and …
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Exploring the Effects of Breathing Exercises with a Humanoid Robot on Cognitive Functioning
… research stems from the increasing interest in non-pharmacological interventions to enhance cognitive abilities. Breathing exercises have been shown to have various benefits, including reducing anxiety and improving mental clarity. However, the impact of robot-guided breathing exercises on …
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Prehospital pain management in mass casualty scenarios: a scoping review
… management in MCS, reporting on pain assessment, pharmacological/non-pharmacological interventions, or resource limitations. Excluded were hospital-based studies and non-evidence-based publications. Data were charted and synthesized into thematic categories. Results: The review included 22 …
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Coping with Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia: Educating Caregivers to Lower Stress
… model is recommended as a framework for devising non-pharmacological interventions for persons with dementia across living environments (Buckwalter, 1987 & Coon et al, 2012). The purpose of this scholarly project is to conduct a review of the literature to understand the use of the PLST as a …
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The effect of music versus non-music on focus of attention in pediatric injection patients
… painful. A review of literature indicates that non-pharmacological interventions, such as distraction, are generally effective in reducing pain and anxiety in children receiving injections. Music has been examined as a potential distraction during pediatric medical procedures, but research …
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Understanding Socio-Cognitive Impairments in Parkinson's Disease: from Behavioural to Neuroimaging Characterisation
… has consistently demonstrated the presence of non-motor symptoms in patients with PD, including deficits in social cognition. Nevertheless, socio-cognitive dysfunctions in PD remain a relatively underexplored area, and the available tools for assessing these deficits are limited, particularly …
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