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An Investigation of the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Stroke Patients
This study aimed to investigate the use of traditional Chinese medicine and complementary and alternative medicine in stroke patients in Taiwan. Chinese herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture, natural products, and exercise were widely used among stroke patients. Integrating safe and effective traditional Chinese medicine and complementary and alternative medicine into conventional therapies is suggested.
Source: Holistic Nursing Practice - October 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research

Acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - April 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Amanda Wilson Tags: COCHRANE NURSING CARE NETWORK Source Type: research

Acupuncture for ischemic stroke, music for anxiety in mechanical ventilation, essential fatty acids for depression, mindfulness meditation for sleep in older adults,
DynaMed is an evidence-based clinical reference, which is updated daily through systematic surveillance and critical appraisal of the research literature. DynaMed editors and reviewers select content of interest for integrative medicine, summarize the current evidence, and describe challenges in evidence analysis and application. Evidence quality is rated level 1 (likely reliable) evidence for studies with clinical outcomes and minimal risk of bias, level 2 (mid-level) evidence for studies with clinical outcomes and significant methodological or statistical limitations, and level 3 (lacking direct) evidence for reports tha...
Source: Explore - October 30, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Richard Glickman-Simon, Justin Steurich Source Type: research

Acupuncture for Acute Stroke, Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, Hypnotherapy for Smoking Cessation, and Lime Juice for Sickle Cell Anemia
Level 2 (likely reliable) evidence Am J Chin Med 2012;40(4):685
Source: Explore - April 30, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Richard Glickman-Simon, Stephanie Savasta Tags: Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine Updates Source Type: research

Diagnosis and management of patients with Bell's palsy.
This article discusses potential causes of the condition and identifies the differences between Bell's palsy and stroke. In addition, appropriate strategies for the care of patients with the condition are suggested. Management includes antiviral medication, corticosteroid therapy, eye care, botulinum toxin type A injection, physiotherapy, surgery and acupuncture. Psychological and emotional care of these patients is also important because any facial disability caused by facial nerve paralysis can result in anxiety and stress. PMID: 24299386 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Nursing Standard - December 4, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Mooney T Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research