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Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:37 am Post subject: urinary symptoms and reflexology
I'll look at the glass as half-full. At least reflexology might help with urinary symptoms
The efficacy of reflexology: systematic review.
J Adv Nurs. 2008 Jun;62(5):512-20.
Wang MY, Tsai PS, Lee PH, Chang WY, Yang CM.
Graduate Institute of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan.
AIM
This paper is a report of a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of reflexology in any condition.
BACKGROUND
Anecdotal evidence has shown potential benefits of reflexology in a variety of health conditions. However, the efficacy of reflexology has yet to be determined.
DATA SOURCES:
Cochrane library, PubMed, MEDLINE, EBM review, ProQuest Medical Bundle and SCOPUS databases were searched using the following medical subject headings or key words: reflexology, foot reflexotherapy, reflexological treatment, foot massage and zone therapy. Chinese articles were searched through the Chinese electronic periodical services and Wangfane database. The publication date was limited from 1996 to 2007.
REVIEW METHODS
Studies were selected if they were written in English or Chinese, used a controlled clinical trial design, used reflexology as a stand-alone modality, and reported such outcomes as symptoms relief, quality of life and patients' perceptions of reflexology. Study quality was reviewed based on the evidence rating system of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and studies with the evidence rating of II-2 fair or above were included in this review.
RESULTS
Among the five studies suitable for review, there was only one report of a statistically significant treatment effect. Among the 12 outcome variables examined, the treatment effect size for urinary symptoms was large, whereas the effect size for other conditions was negligible.
CONCLUSION
There is no evidence for any specific effect of reflexology in any conditions, with the exception of urinary symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis. Routine provision of reflexology is therefore not recommended.
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Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 10:09 am Post subject:
OMG!!!
Bob- you are a riot!!!!
thanks for the snot-fest.
xoxo,
AC
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