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Complementary and supplementary procedures in the treatment of headache
Schmerz. 2023 Jul 11. doi: 10.1007/s00482-023-00738-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn Germany, headache is one of the illnesses that most frequently leads to health impairments and to consultation with physicians. Even in children, headache is often associated with restricted activities of daily life. Nevertheless, the level of care for headache disorders is disproportionate to the medical needs. As a result, patients regularly use complementary and supportive therapeutic procedures. This review shows the procedures currently used for primary headache in childhood and adulthood, the methodological approaches and existing...
Source: Schmerz - July 11, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Charly Gaul Laura Zaranek Gudrun Go ßrau Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicine-An option for chronic pain patients?
Schmerz. 2023 May 8. doi: 10.1007/s00482-023-00719-4. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe interest of patients with chronic pain in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is high. The aim of an accompanying complementary therapy is to strengthen the patient's self-efficacy, the ability to make decisions and the autonomy. The best evidence exists for physical activity and a balanced diet. Exercise combinations of strength and endurance as well as targeted strengthening of the muscles in the area of the pain are particularly suitable. When choosing the form of exercise, low-threshold training options are recommended. The...
Source: Schmerz - May 8, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jutta H übner Christian Keinki Jens B üntzel Source Type: research

Impact of conflicts of interest on guideline recommendations : Empirical study within the second update of the German interdisciplinary S3 guidelines on fibromyalgia syndrome.
CONCLUSION: Academic COI were more frequent than financial COI in the second update of the German interdisciplinary guidelines group on fibromyalgia syndrome. The impact of COI on guideline recommendations was low. The inclusion of patients and of all relevant healthcare professionals into a guidelines group is a protective factor against the influence of COI on guideline recommendations. PMID: 28455823 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Schmerz - April 28, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Häuser W, Petzke F, Kopp I, Nothacker M Tags: Schmerz Source Type: research