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Effect of music therapy on older adults with depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Music therapy reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, improves blood pressure, and enhances cognitive ability in older adults with depression. Further rigorously designed studies are warranted to confirm the effects of music therapy on older adults with depression.PMID:37952258 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101809 (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 12, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Min Wang Jingwen Wu Hong Yan Source Type: research

Relationships between physical activity, sleep, and screen time with academic performance and psychological functioning among US children and adolescents with depression
CONCLUSION: Adhering to 24-HMB guidelines is positively linked to academic performance and psychological functioning among children and adolescents with depression. Thus, establishing healthy lifestyle behaviors should be promoted in school settings.PMID:37944191 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101806 (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 9, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kong Fanxing Yanping Gao Fabian Herold M Mahbub Hossain Albert S Yeung Jonathan Leo Ng Arthur F Kramer Liye Zou Source Type: research

Children's interaction with a dog when having Animal Assisted Activity in paediatric hospital care
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2023 Oct 29;53:101807. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101807. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe aim of the study was to investigate the interaction process between child and dog and how it possibly affects children's wellbeing during Animal Assisted Activity. Children have reported negative feelings such as fear and anxiety when being cared for in hospital and various kinds of complementary treatment can alleviate this. Different complementary treatments, including interaction with a dog, can create positive emotions and the treatment has been reported to have both physiological and psychological bene...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 2, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Maria Lindstr öm Nilsson Gunn Engvall Karin Ensk är Ann Edner Eva-Lotta Funkquist Source Type: research

The influence of mindfulness-based stress reduction on the work life of healthcare professionals - A qualitative study
CONCLUSION: This study suggests that offering Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to healthcare professionals can start a positive process of change from a tendency to neglect personal needs to becoming more compassionate towards oneself and others. Mindfulness training may thus prevent burnout and lead to a more compassionate workplace culture that also manifests in better patient care. However, a collective understanding and knowledge of mindfulness in the work setting may be necessary to sustain these changes.PMID:37837781 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101805 (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - October 14, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Randi Karkov Knudsen Jette Ammentorp Marie H øjriis Storkholm Sine Skovbjerg Charlotte Gad Tousig Connie Timmermann Source Type: research