Objective:Breast cancer in India is growing at an alarming rate,and the fact that it is currently being detected more frequently in the younger age groups is even more concerning.In India,a woman dies of breast cancer...Objective:Breast cancer in India is growing at an alarming rate,and the fact that it is currently being detected more frequently in the younger age groups is even more concerning.In India,a woman dies of breast cancer every 8 min,which is a terrible situation.Breast cancer claims one life for every two women who are diagnosed with it.However,the morbidity level is gradually increasing due to advanced medical treatment,but we need to be aware and alert.Methods:The research has been structured as a randomized controlled trial.A total of 180 breast cancer patients were taken from Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital(AVBRH),Cancer Center Sawangi Meghe for the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria.With intervention,the period of the study was 11 months.A signed consent form was taken from each participant and based on the answers before,during,and after the trial the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS v29.Results:The investigator believes that the Buerger-Allen exercise and Epsom salt foot bath will improve the symptoms in the symptomatic group of breast cancer patients and will prevent or delay the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy symptoms among the asymptomatic group as well as improve the overall quality of life(QoL).However,during the trial,if any of the study participants developed any side effects,they would be identified early and prompt treatment would be initiated.Conclusions:This study protocol aims to evaluate and compare the non-pharmacological treatment options for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy(CIPN)and to develop a new treatment option that will pave the way to lead a new non-pharmacological cost-effective treatment option for breast cancer patients which also could improve the QoL.展开更多
Objective:The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of foot bath of Chinese medicine combined with acupoint injection(FBCMCAI)on patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:Databases suc...Objective:The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of foot bath of Chinese medicine combined with acupoint injection(FBCMCAI)on patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:Databases such as Cochrane Library,Pubmed,Web Of Science,China Biology Medicine(CBM),CNKI,VIP and WANFANG DATA were electronically searched to collect the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)(up to October 2016).According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,literature about effects of FBCMCAI in the treatment of DPN were screened and data were extracted.Literature quality evaluation was appliced by Cochrane Reviewer Handbook 5.1.0.A random or a fixed effects model was used to analyze outcomes by RevMan 5.3 software.Subgroup analysis,sensitivity analysis,and orientation description were performed if necessary.Results:11 randomized controlled trials with a total of 927 patients were included.Meta analysis results revealed that the efficacy of FBCMCAI for DPN was significantly superior to the control treatment(OR=5.07,95%CI:3.23-7.94,Z=7.08,P<0.00001).Besides,there was an increase in motor conduction velocity of peroneal nerve(SMD=1.08,95%CI:0.66-1.48,Z=5.30,P<0.00001),motor conduction velocity of tibial nerve(SMD=1.08,95%CI:0.58-1.58,Z=4.22,P<0.0001)and motor conduction velocity of median nerve(SMD=0.46,95%CI:0.23-0.68,Z=3.96,P<0.0001)in FBCMCAI groups.For another,there was also an increase in sensory motor conduction velocity of the motor nerve(SMD=0.80,95%CI:0.54-1.05,Z=6.06,P<0.00001)and sensory motor conduction velocity of median nerve(SMD=0.66,95%CI:0.38-0.93,Z=4.73,P<0.00001)in the FBCMCAI groups.Symptoms score was significantly reduced after FBCMCAI treatment(WMD=-4.21,95%CI[-4.95,-3.48],Z=11.25,P<0.00001).Conclusion:FBCMCAI may have significant therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of DPN.Diabetic neurologic symptoms and nerve conduction velocities can be improved under FBCMCAI treatment.In-depth research and high quality randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of FBCMCAI are necessary.展开更多
Objective: to explore the clinical observation and rehabilitation nursing of postpartum traditional Chinese medicine foot bath. Methods: 60 pregnant women in our hospital were randomly divided into control group and o...Objective: to explore the clinical observation and rehabilitation nursing of postpartum traditional Chinese medicine foot bath. Methods: 60 pregnant women in our hospital were randomly divided into control group and observation group. The control group received warm water foot washing and routine nursing, and the observation group received traditional Chinese medicine foot bath and rehabilitation nursing. The treatment and nursing effects of the two groups were counted. Results: the therapeutic effect and nursing effect of the observation group were better than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: postpartum foot bath has become the main means of recovery after delivery. In the process of foot bath for patients, traditional Chinese medicine foot soaking bag should be added to the foot bath, and traditional Chinese medicine should be used to help patients regulate their own body. In the process of traditional Chinese medicine foot bath, it can help patients improve clinical sleep, and in the process of nursing patients with traditional Chinese medicine foot bath. Postpartum rehabilitation nursing should be integrated to help patients adjust their own body indexes, promote maternal gastrointestinal peristalsis and ensure maternal lactation.展开更多
This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with...This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with sleep disturbances recruited from Zouping County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.Participants were divided into control and experimental groups,and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)before and after the intervention.The experimental group received Chinese herbal foot bath therapy,while the control group did not.Post-intervention results showed a significant improvement in sleep quality for the experimental group,with a mean PSQI score of 7.79(SD=2.90),compared to 13.45(SD=2.57)in the control group,indicating continued poor sleep.Statistical analysis confirmed that the therapy led to significant improvements across overall and component PSQI scores.The study concludes that Chinese herbal foot bath therapy is a safe,non-invasive,and cost-effective method to enhance sleep quality among postpartum women,especially those of advanced maternal age.It holds promise as a complementary treatment option and could be integrated into standard postpartum care practices to address sleep disturbances without relying on pharmacological interventions.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the effect and safety of foot baths with Tangbi Waixi Decoction(TW)in treating patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:It is a multicenter double-blinded randomized controlled t...Objective:To evaluate the effect and safety of foot baths with Tangbi Waixi Decoction(TW)in treating patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:It is a multicenter double-blinded randomized controlled trial.Participants with DPN were recruited between November 18,2016 and May 30,2018 from 8 hospitals in China.All patients received basic treatments for glycemic management.Patients received foot baths with TW herbal granules either 66.9 g(intervention group)or 6.69 g(control group)for 30 min once a day for 2 weeks and followed by a 2-week rest,as a therapeutic course.If the Toronto Clinical Scoring System total score(TCSS-TS)6 points,the patients received a total of 3 therapeutic courses(for 12 weeks)and were followed up for 12 weeks.The primary outcome was change in TCSS-TS score at 12 and 24 weeks.Secondary outcomes included changes in bilateral motor nerve conduction velocity(MNCV)and sensory nerve conduction velocity(SNCV)of the median and common peroneal nerve.Safety was also assessed.Results:Totally 632 patients were enrolled,and 317 and 315 were randomized to the intervention and control groups,respectively.After the 12-week intervention,patients in both groups showed significant declines in TCSSTS scores,and significant increases in MNCV and SNCV of the median and common peroneal nerves compared with pre-treatment(P<0.05).The reduction of TCSS-TS score at 12 weeks and the increase of SNCV of median nerve at 24 weeks in the control group were greater than those in the intervention group(P<0.05).The number of adverse events did not differ significantly between groups(P>0.05),and no serious adverse event was related with treatment.Conclusion:Treatment of TW foot baths was safe and significantly benefitted patients with DPN.A low dose of TW appeared to be more effective than a high dose.(Registry No.Chi CTR-IOR-16009331)展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of foot bath and massage on insomnia in patients with liver cirrhosis. Methods: By control design of retrospective nonconcurrent cohort study, 100 insomnia patients with liver cirrhosi...Objective: To observe the effect of foot bath and massage on insomnia in patients with liver cirrhosis. Methods: By control design of retrospective nonconcurrent cohort study, 100 insomnia patients with liver cirrhosis admitted and treated in our clinic between October 2011 and September 2012, were recruited in the control group and given routine nursing of internal medicine. A total of 105 insomnia patients with liver cirrhosis, admitted and treated between October 2012 and September 2013, were recruited in the intervention group and given foot bath and massage on the basis of routine nursing of internal medicine. After continuous intervention for 14 d, the clinical effects and the nursing satisfaction were evaluated. Results: There were statistically significant differences in clinical effects and sleeping quality between the two groups(P<0.05, P<0.01). The therapeutic effect was better in the intervention group than in the control group, and the nursing satisfaction was remarkably higher in the intervention group than in the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion: Foot bath and massage can obviously reduce insomnia in the patients with liver cirrhosis, improve the sleeping quality, and effectively elevate the nursing satisfaction of the patients, and are worthy of clinical popularization and application.展开更多
基金supported by study protocol(No.DMIHER(DU)IEC/2023/22).
文摘Objective:Breast cancer in India is growing at an alarming rate,and the fact that it is currently being detected more frequently in the younger age groups is even more concerning.In India,a woman dies of breast cancer every 8 min,which is a terrible situation.Breast cancer claims one life for every two women who are diagnosed with it.However,the morbidity level is gradually increasing due to advanced medical treatment,but we need to be aware and alert.Methods:The research has been structured as a randomized controlled trial.A total of 180 breast cancer patients were taken from Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital(AVBRH),Cancer Center Sawangi Meghe for the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria.With intervention,the period of the study was 11 months.A signed consent form was taken from each participant and based on the answers before,during,and after the trial the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS v29.Results:The investigator believes that the Buerger-Allen exercise and Epsom salt foot bath will improve the symptoms in the symptomatic group of breast cancer patients and will prevent or delay the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy symptoms among the asymptomatic group as well as improve the overall quality of life(QoL).However,during the trial,if any of the study participants developed any side effects,they would be identified early and prompt treatment would be initiated.Conclusions:This study protocol aims to evaluate and compare the non-pharmacological treatment options for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy(CIPN)and to develop a new treatment option that will pave the way to lead a new non-pharmacological cost-effective treatment option for breast cancer patients which also could improve the QoL.
文摘Objective:The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of foot bath of Chinese medicine combined with acupoint injection(FBCMCAI)on patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:Databases such as Cochrane Library,Pubmed,Web Of Science,China Biology Medicine(CBM),CNKI,VIP and WANFANG DATA were electronically searched to collect the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)(up to October 2016).According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,literature about effects of FBCMCAI in the treatment of DPN were screened and data were extracted.Literature quality evaluation was appliced by Cochrane Reviewer Handbook 5.1.0.A random or a fixed effects model was used to analyze outcomes by RevMan 5.3 software.Subgroup analysis,sensitivity analysis,and orientation description were performed if necessary.Results:11 randomized controlled trials with a total of 927 patients were included.Meta analysis results revealed that the efficacy of FBCMCAI for DPN was significantly superior to the control treatment(OR=5.07,95%CI:3.23-7.94,Z=7.08,P<0.00001).Besides,there was an increase in motor conduction velocity of peroneal nerve(SMD=1.08,95%CI:0.66-1.48,Z=5.30,P<0.00001),motor conduction velocity of tibial nerve(SMD=1.08,95%CI:0.58-1.58,Z=4.22,P<0.0001)and motor conduction velocity of median nerve(SMD=0.46,95%CI:0.23-0.68,Z=3.96,P<0.0001)in FBCMCAI groups.For another,there was also an increase in sensory motor conduction velocity of the motor nerve(SMD=0.80,95%CI:0.54-1.05,Z=6.06,P<0.00001)and sensory motor conduction velocity of median nerve(SMD=0.66,95%CI:0.38-0.93,Z=4.73,P<0.00001)in the FBCMCAI groups.Symptoms score was significantly reduced after FBCMCAI treatment(WMD=-4.21,95%CI[-4.95,-3.48],Z=11.25,P<0.00001).Conclusion:FBCMCAI may have significant therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of DPN.Diabetic neurologic symptoms and nerve conduction velocities can be improved under FBCMCAI treatment.In-depth research and high quality randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of FBCMCAI are necessary.
文摘Objective: to explore the clinical observation and rehabilitation nursing of postpartum traditional Chinese medicine foot bath. Methods: 60 pregnant women in our hospital were randomly divided into control group and observation group. The control group received warm water foot washing and routine nursing, and the observation group received traditional Chinese medicine foot bath and rehabilitation nursing. The treatment and nursing effects of the two groups were counted. Results: the therapeutic effect and nursing effect of the observation group were better than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: postpartum foot bath has become the main means of recovery after delivery. In the process of foot bath for patients, traditional Chinese medicine foot soaking bag should be added to the foot bath, and traditional Chinese medicine should be used to help patients regulate their own body. In the process of traditional Chinese medicine foot bath, it can help patients improve clinical sleep, and in the process of nursing patients with traditional Chinese medicine foot bath. Postpartum rehabilitation nursing should be integrated to help patients adjust their own body indexes, promote maternal gastrointestinal peristalsis and ensure maternal lactation.
文摘This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with sleep disturbances recruited from Zouping County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.Participants were divided into control and experimental groups,and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)before and after the intervention.The experimental group received Chinese herbal foot bath therapy,while the control group did not.Post-intervention results showed a significant improvement in sleep quality for the experimental group,with a mean PSQI score of 7.79(SD=2.90),compared to 13.45(SD=2.57)in the control group,indicating continued poor sleep.Statistical analysis confirmed that the therapy led to significant improvements across overall and component PSQI scores.The study concludes that Chinese herbal foot bath therapy is a safe,non-invasive,and cost-effective method to enhance sleep quality among postpartum women,especially those of advanced maternal age.It holds promise as a complementary treatment option and could be integrated into standard postpartum care practices to address sleep disturbances without relying on pharmacological interventions.
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Support Program(No.2015BAI04B09)。
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effect and safety of foot baths with Tangbi Waixi Decoction(TW)in treating patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:It is a multicenter double-blinded randomized controlled trial.Participants with DPN were recruited between November 18,2016 and May 30,2018 from 8 hospitals in China.All patients received basic treatments for glycemic management.Patients received foot baths with TW herbal granules either 66.9 g(intervention group)or 6.69 g(control group)for 30 min once a day for 2 weeks and followed by a 2-week rest,as a therapeutic course.If the Toronto Clinical Scoring System total score(TCSS-TS)6 points,the patients received a total of 3 therapeutic courses(for 12 weeks)and were followed up for 12 weeks.The primary outcome was change in TCSS-TS score at 12 and 24 weeks.Secondary outcomes included changes in bilateral motor nerve conduction velocity(MNCV)and sensory nerve conduction velocity(SNCV)of the median and common peroneal nerve.Safety was also assessed.Results:Totally 632 patients were enrolled,and 317 and 315 were randomized to the intervention and control groups,respectively.After the 12-week intervention,patients in both groups showed significant declines in TCSSTS scores,and significant increases in MNCV and SNCV of the median and common peroneal nerves compared with pre-treatment(P<0.05).The reduction of TCSS-TS score at 12 weeks and the increase of SNCV of median nerve at 24 weeks in the control group were greater than those in the intervention group(P<0.05).The number of adverse events did not differ significantly between groups(P>0.05),and no serious adverse event was related with treatment.Conclusion:Treatment of TW foot baths was safe and significantly benefitted patients with DPN.A low dose of TW appeared to be more effective than a high dose.(Registry No.Chi CTR-IOR-16009331)
基金supported by Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of foot bath and massage on insomnia in patients with liver cirrhosis. Methods: By control design of retrospective nonconcurrent cohort study, 100 insomnia patients with liver cirrhosis admitted and treated in our clinic between October 2011 and September 2012, were recruited in the control group and given routine nursing of internal medicine. A total of 105 insomnia patients with liver cirrhosis, admitted and treated between October 2012 and September 2013, were recruited in the intervention group and given foot bath and massage on the basis of routine nursing of internal medicine. After continuous intervention for 14 d, the clinical effects and the nursing satisfaction were evaluated. Results: There were statistically significant differences in clinical effects and sleeping quality between the two groups(P<0.05, P<0.01). The therapeutic effect was better in the intervention group than in the control group, and the nursing satisfaction was remarkably higher in the intervention group than in the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion: Foot bath and massage can obviously reduce insomnia in the patients with liver cirrhosis, improve the sleeping quality, and effectively elevate the nursing satisfaction of the patients, and are worthy of clinical popularization and application.
