PMID: Holist Nurs Pract. 2015 Jan-Feb;29(1):13-21. PMID: 25470476 Abstract Title: Effectiveness of guided imagery relaxation on levels of pain and depression in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Abstract: AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of guided imagery as a nursing intervention for pain management and depression in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.BACKGROUND: …
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Relaxation guided imagery reduces motor fluctuations in Parkinson’s disease.
PMID: J Parkinsons Dis. 2014 ;4(3):431-6. PMID: 24685702 Abstract Title: Relaxation guided imagery reduces motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease (PD) cause major disabling symptoms.OBJECTIVE: We aimed to assess the efficacy of relaxation guided imagery in PD patients with motor fluctuation.METHODS: In a prospective pilot, case cohort, PD patients …
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Guided imagery appears to be beneficial for adults with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
PMID: Pain Manag Nurs. 2015 Oct ;16(5):792-803. Epub 2015 Jul 11. PMID: 26174438 Abstract Title: Guided Imagery for Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Abstract: Many individuals suffering from arthritis and other rheumatic diseases (AORD) supplement pharmacologic treatments with psychosocial interventions. One promising approach, guided imagery, has been reported …
A review of guided imagery for pain management in postoperative orthopedic patients.
PMID: J Holist Nurs. 2017 Dec ;35(4):342-351. Epub 2016 Oct 23. PMID: 30208778 Abstract Title: Guided Imagery for Pain Management in Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: An Integrative Literature Review. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Pain following orthopedic surgery can be intense due to the nature of the surgical procedure. Pain is a multilevel phenomenon that includes physiological and psychosocial …
Guided imagery therapy is an effective nursing intervention for the reduction of state anxiety and blood cortisol levels in the preoperative period.
PMID: Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2018 Nov 29 ;26:e3101. Epub 2018 Nov 29. PMID: 30517586 Abstract Title: Guided imagery relaxation therapy on preoperative anxiety: a randomized clinical trial. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effect of relaxation therapy with guided imagery on state anxiety and cortisol in the immediate preoperative period in patients submitted to bariatric …
Relaxation-guided imagery reduces perioperative anxiety and pain in children.
PMID: Eur J Pediatr. 2019 Jun ;178(6):913-921. Epub 2019 Apr 3. PMID: 30944985 Abstract Title: Relaxation-guided imagery reduces perioperative anxiety and pain in children: a randomized study. Abstract: Several studies have shown the efficacy of psychological interventions in reducing preoperative anxiety in children undergoing surgery. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a specific …
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Nature-based guided imagery as an intervention for state anxiety.
n/a PMID: Front Psychol. 2018 ;9:1858. Epub 2018 Oct 2. PMID: 30333777 Abstract Title: Nature-Based Guided Imagery as an Intervention for State Anxiety. Abstract: Anxiety is a significant mental health issue in modern society and empirical research into effective interventions to address anxiety has been extensive. Spending time in nature is one approach that has …
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Guided imagery can alleviate adverse psychological responses among patients on hemodialysis.
PMID: Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 Nov ;33:184-190. Epub 2018 Oct 17. PMID: 30396619 Abstract Title: The effect of guided imagery on anxiety, depression and vital signs in patients on hemodialysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Patients on hemodialysis experience anxiety and depression. This study aimed to investigate the effect of guided imagery on anxiety, depression, …
Guided imagery as a resource to decrease test anxiety.
PMID: Creat Nurs. 2018 Nov ;24(4):211-214. PMID: 30567961 Abstract Title: Guided Imagery as a Resource to Decrease Test Anxiety. Abstract: A pre-exam guided imagery intervention was implemented with 49 senior baccalaureate nursing students to address test anxiety. The intervention consisted of listening to a 10-minute recorded audio guided imagery exercise. Self-reported anxiety levels were measured …
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Benefits of a home treatment program using guided imagery relaxation based on audio recordings for people with fibromyalgia.
PMID: Holist Nurs Pract. 2019 Mar/Apr;33(2):111-120. PMID: 30747780 Abstract Title: Benefits of a Home Treatment Program Using Guided Imagery Relaxation Based on Audio Recordings for People With Fibromyalgia. Abstract: Despite the plethora of treatments available for patients with fibromyalgia, there is insufficient evidence to date as to what the ideal treatment approach is. This study …
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