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The Multiple Uses of Guided Imagery.
Krau SD. Krau SD. Nurs Clin North Am. 2020 Dec;55(4):467-474. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2020.06.013. Epub 2020 Oct 14. Nurs Clin North Am. 2020. PMID: 33131625 Review.
Guided imagery is a therapeutic approach that has been used for centuries. Through the use of mental imagery, the mind-body connection is activated to enhance an individual's sense of well-being, reduced stress, and reduced anxiety, and it has the ability to enhance …
Guided imagery is a therapeutic approach that has been used for centuries. Through the use of mental imagery, the mind-body co …
Guided imagery for treating hypertension in pregnancy.
Haruna M, Matsuzaki M, Ota E, Shiraishi M, Hanada N, Mori R. Haruna M, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Apr 27;4(4):CD011337. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011337.pub2. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019. PMID: 31032884 Free PMC article. Review.
Guided imagery is a mind-body therapy that involves the visualisation of various mental images to facilitate relaxation and reduction in blood pressure. ...AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: There is insufficient evidence to inform practice about the use of guided imag …
Guided imagery is a mind-body therapy that involves the visualisation of various mental images to facilitate relaxation and re …
Guided Imagery, Biofeedback, and Hypnosis: A Map of the Evidence.
Freeman M, Ayers C, Kondo K, Noonan K, O’Neil M, Morasco B, Kansagara D. Freeman M, et al. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (US); 2019 Feb. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (US); 2019 Feb. PMID: 31465159 Free Books & Documents. Review.
The purpose of this report is to provide a broad overview of the effectiveness of guided imagery, biofeedback, and hypnosis, and the health conditions for which these interventions have been examined in systematic reviews, in the form of evidence maps. ...
The purpose of this report is to provide a broad overview of the effectiveness of guided imagery, biofeedback, and hypnosis, a …
The effects of preoperative guided imagery interventions on preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain: A meta-analysis.
Álvarez-García C, Yaban ZŞ. Álvarez-García C, et al. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 Feb;38:101077. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.101077. Epub 2019 Dec 4. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020. PMID: 32056813
Two random model meta-analysis were performed with eight trials. Guided imagery preoperatively was shown to be effective in relieving preoperative state anxiety in children (d = -3.71), preoperative trait anxiety in adults (d = -0.64) and postoperative pain in adult …
Two random model meta-analysis were performed with eight trials. Guided imagery preoperatively was shown to be effective in re …
Guided Imagery for Pain Management in Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: An Integrative Literature Review.
Carpenter JJ, Hines SH, Lan VM. Carpenter JJ, et al. J Holist Nurs. 2017 Dec;35(4):342-351. doi: 10.1177/0898010116675462. Epub 2016 Oct 23. J Holist Nurs. 2017. PMID: 30208778 Review.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on the evidence reviewed, it is recommended that guided imagery be used as an adjunct for pain management in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. ...The first is a need to identify an optimal frequency of use of guided ima …
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on the evidence reviewed, it is recommended that guided imagery be used as an adjunct for pain …
Relaxation Therapy with Guided Imagery for Postoperative Pain Management: An Integrative Review.
Felix MMDS, Ferreira MBG, da Cruz LF, Barbosa MH. Felix MMDS, et al. Pain Manag Nurs. 2019 Feb;20(1):3-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2017.10.014. Epub 2017 Dec 15. Pain Manag Nurs. 2019. PMID: 29249618 Review.
OBJECTIVE: To identify the evidence in the literature about relaxation therapy with guided imagery for postoperative pain management. METHOD: Integrative review. ...Descriptors: Postoperative Pain, Imagery (Psychotherapy) and Guided Imagery. STUDY SELE …
OBJECTIVE: To identify the evidence in the literature about relaxation therapy with guided imagery for postoperative pain mana …
Non-pharmacologic Approaches in Preoperative Anxiety, a Comprehensive Review.
Wang R, Huang X, Wang Y, Akbari M. Wang R, et al. Front Public Health. 2022 Apr 11;10:854673. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.854673. eCollection 2022. Front Public Health. 2022. PMID: 35480569 Free PMC article. Review.
These methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, music therapy, pre-op preparation video, aromatherapy, hypnosis, guided imagery relaxation therapy, and massage. In this study, the most popular non-pharmacological approaches to preoperative anxiety are reviewed f …
These methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, music therapy, pre-op preparation video, aromatherapy, hypnosis, guided imager …
Guided Imagery for Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Giacobbi PR Jr, Stabler ME, Stewart J, Jaeschke AM, Siebert JL, Kelley GA. Giacobbi PR Jr, et al. Pain Manag Nurs. 2015 Oct;16(5):792-803. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2015.01.003. Epub 2015 Jul 11. Pain Manag Nurs. 2015. PMID: 26174438 Free PMC article. Review.
Selection criteria included adults with AORD who participated in RCTs that used guided imagery as a partial or sole intervention strategy. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Instrument. ...All studies reported statistically signific …
Selection criteria included adults with AORD who participated in RCTs that used guided imagery as a partial or sole interventi …
Effect of Guided Imagery on Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life in Musculoskeletal Medicine: a Comprehensive Narrative Review.
Kaplun A, Alperovitch-Najenson D, Kalichman L. Kaplun A, et al. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2021 Dec 11;25(12):76. doi: 10.1007/s11916-021-00991-y. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2021. PMID: 34894311 Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Guided imagery (GI) is a non-pharmacological method used to reduce pain, stress, and anxiety. ...
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Guided imagery (GI) is a non-pharmacological method used to reduce pain, stress, and anxiety. ...
Guided Imagery for Symptom Management of Patients with Life-Limiting Illnesses: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Correa-Morales JE, Mantilla-Manosalva N, Rodríguez-Cardona X, Bedoya-Muñoz LJ, Florez-Vargas B, León MX, Giraldo-Moreno S, Gomezese OF, Salamanca-Balen N. Correa-Morales JE, et al. J Palliat Med. 2024 Feb 13. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0445. Online ahead of print. J Palliat Med. 2024. PMID: 38350116 Review.
Objective: To systematically review randomized controlled trials that report evidence of guided imagery for symptom management in patients with life-limiting illnesses. ...GI was found to be effective in managing symptoms in 10 out of the 14 studies. Regardless of t …
Objective: To systematically review randomized controlled trials that report evidence of guided imagery for symptom management …
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