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Edzard Ernst - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Guided Imagery for non musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Journal of pain and symptom management, 2012Co-Authors: Paul Posadzki, Edzard Ernst, Wendy Lewandowski, Rohini Terry, Anthony StearnsAbstract:Abstract Context Our previous review of the literature concluded that there is encouraging evidence that Guided Imagery alleviates musculoskeletal pain, but the value of Guided Imagery in the management of non-musculoskeletal pain remains uncertain. Objectives The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of Guided Imagery as a treatment option for non-musculoskeletal pain. Methods Six databases were searched from their inception to February 2011. Randomized clinical trials were considered if they investigated Guided Imagery in human patients with any type of non-musculoskeletal pain in any anatomical location and assessed pain as a primary outcome measure. Trials of motor Imagery and hypnosis were excluded. The selection of studies, data extraction, and validation were performed independently by two reviewers. Results Fifteen randomized clinical trials met the inclusion criteria. Their methodological quality was generally poor. Eleven trials found that Guided Imagery led to a significant reduction of non-musculoskeletal pain. Four studies found no change in non-musculoskeletal pain with Guided Imagery in comparison with progressive relaxation, standard care, or no treatment. Conclusion The evidence that Guided Imagery alleviates non-musculoskeletal pain is encouraging but remains inconclusive.
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Guided Imagery for musculoskeletal pain a systematic review
The Clinical Journal of Pain, 2011Co-Authors: Paul Posadzki, Edzard ErnstAbstract:AimsThe objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of Guided Imagery (GI) as a treatment option for musculoskeletal pain (MSP).MethodSix databases were searched from their inception to May 2010. All controlled clinical trials were considered, if they investigated GI in patie
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a systematic review of Guided Imagery as an adjuvant cancer therapy
Psycho-oncology, 2005Co-Authors: L Roffe, K Schmidt, Edzard ErnstAbstract:Aim: The aim of this paper is to summarise and critically evaluate the evidence available from controlled clinical trials regarding the use of Guided Imagery as a sole adjuvant therapy for cancer patients. Methods: Electronic searches for controlled clinical trials were carried out in eight databases and two clinical trial registers. Trials that featured Guided Imagery as a sole adjuvant therapy were included. No language restrictions were imposed. Data were extracted and validated independently by two researchers. Results: Six randomised clinical trials were included. Detailed results were available for four studies only. Poor reporting and heterogeneous populations, interventions and outcome measures across trials precluded statistical pooling of results. The methodological quality was on average low. Three studies reported significant differences in measures of anxiety, comfort or emotional response to chemotherapy for patients who received Guided Imagery over the control groups. Two studies showed no differences between Guided Imagery and other interventions in any of the outcome measures. Conclusion: Guided Imagery, as a sole adjuvant cancer therapy may be psycho-supportive and increase comfort. There is no compelling evidence to suggest positive effects on physical symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. The data seem sufficiently encouraging for the use of Guided Imagery as an adjuvant cancer therapy to merit further research.
Paul Posadzki - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Guided Imagery for non musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Journal of pain and symptom management, 2012Co-Authors: Paul Posadzki, Edzard Ernst, Wendy Lewandowski, Rohini Terry, Anthony StearnsAbstract:Abstract Context Our previous review of the literature concluded that there is encouraging evidence that Guided Imagery alleviates musculoskeletal pain, but the value of Guided Imagery in the management of non-musculoskeletal pain remains uncertain. Objectives The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of Guided Imagery as a treatment option for non-musculoskeletal pain. Methods Six databases were searched from their inception to February 2011. Randomized clinical trials were considered if they investigated Guided Imagery in human patients with any type of non-musculoskeletal pain in any anatomical location and assessed pain as a primary outcome measure. Trials of motor Imagery and hypnosis were excluded. The selection of studies, data extraction, and validation were performed independently by two reviewers. Results Fifteen randomized clinical trials met the inclusion criteria. Their methodological quality was generally poor. Eleven trials found that Guided Imagery led to a significant reduction of non-musculoskeletal pain. Four studies found no change in non-musculoskeletal pain with Guided Imagery in comparison with progressive relaxation, standard care, or no treatment. Conclusion The evidence that Guided Imagery alleviates non-musculoskeletal pain is encouraging but remains inconclusive.
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Guided Imagery for musculoskeletal pain a systematic review
The Clinical Journal of Pain, 2011Co-Authors: Paul Posadzki, Edzard ErnstAbstract:AimsThe objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of Guided Imagery (GI) as a treatment option for musculoskeletal pain (MSP).MethodSix databases were searched from their inception to May 2010. All controlled clinical trials were considered, if they investigated GI in patie
Christianne J Lane - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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imagine health randomized controlled trial of a Guided Imagery lifestyle intervention to improve obesity related lifestyle behaviors in predominantly latinx adolescents
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2021Co-Authors: Marc J Weigensberg, Quintila Avila, Donna Spruijtmetz, Jaimie N Davis, Cheng Fred K Wen, Kim Goodman, Marisa Perdomo, Niquelle Brown Wade, Li Ding, Christianne J LaneAbstract:Introduction: To determine the effects of a novel lifestyle intervention combining lifestyle behavioral education with the complementary–integrative health modality of Guided Imagery (GI) on dietar...
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protocol for the imagine health study Guided Imagery lifestyle intervention to improve obesity related behaviors and salivary cortisol patterns in predominantly latino adolescents
Contemporary Clinical Trials, 2018Co-Authors: Marc J Weigensberg, Donna Spruijtmetz, Jaimie N Davis, Cheng Fred K Wen, Quintilia Avila, Magaly Juarez, Niquelle Brownwade, Christianne J LaneAbstract:Abstract Innovative lifestyle interventions are needed to reduce type 2 diabetes risk in adolescents. This report describes the protocol of the Imagine HEALTH cluster randomized control trial, that tests an intervention based in Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and uses lifestyle education combined with the mind-body, complementary health modality of Guided Imagery (GI), to address obesity prevention and treatment in predominantly Latino adolescents. The primary aim is to determine the unique effects of each of the three major components of the 12-week lifestyle intervention (lifestyle education, stress reduction Guided Imagery, and lifestyle behavior Guided Imagery) compared to control on primary outcomes of physical activity (accelerometry), dietary intake (3-day recall), and stress biomarker levels (salivary cortisol). Secondary aims assess changes compared to controls in psychosocial outcomes (stress, well-being, depression), diabetes-related metabolic outcomes (adiposity, insulin resistance), maintenance of outcome changes for one year post-intervention, and SDT-based mediation of intervention effects. The development and rationale for each of the intervention components, study design, and outcome measurement processes are described. Adolescent participants recruited from four urban schools are cluster randomized by school into one of four arms of the 12-week (3-month) intervention, followed by 6 months of maintenance and 6 months of no contact. Outcome measures are assessed at the end of each period (3-, 9-, and 15-months). Results to date show successful recruitment of 97% of the target study population. Future results will demonstrate the effects of this integrative intervention on primary and secondary outcome measures in adolescents at risk for lifestyle-related metabolic disease.
Glen D Solomon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effect of Guided Imagery on quality of life for patients with chronic tension type headache
Headache, 1999Co-Authors: Lisa K Mannix, Rohit S Chandurkar, Lisa Rybicki, Diane L Tusek, Glen D SolomonAbstract:Objective.—To determine the effect of adjuvant Guided Imagery on patients with chronic tension-type headache. Background.—Management of chronic tension-type headache often requires a combination of pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies. Guided Imagery is a relaxation technique based on visualizing pleasant images and body awareness. Methods.—One hundred twenty-nine patients with chronic tension-type headache completed the Headache Disability Inventory and the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36) at their initial visit to a specialty headache center and again 1 month after the visit. In addition to individualized headache therapy, patients listened to a Guided Imagery audiocassette tape daily for the month. One hundred thirty-one control subjects received individualized therapy without Guided Imagery. Results.—Controls and the patients who listened to the Guided Imagery tape improved in headache frequency, headache severity, patient global assessment, quality of life, and disability caused by headache. More Guided Imagery patients (21.7%) than controls (7.6%) reported that their headaches were much better (P.004). The Guided Imagery patients had significantly more improvement than the controls in three of the SF-36 domains: bodily pain (95% CI; Guided Imagery patients 11.0, controls 0.2), vitality (95% CI; Guided Imagery patients 10.9, controls l.7), and mental health (95% CI; Guided Imagery patients 7.8, controls 0.4). Conclusions.—Guided Imagery is an effective adjunct therapy for the management of chronic tension-type headache.
Uma S Nair - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a telephone based Guided Imagery tobacco cessation intervention results of a randomized feasibility trial
Translational behavioral medicine, 2021Co-Authors: Judith S Gordon, Peter R Giacobbi, Melanie L Bell, Julie Armin, Uma S NairAbstract:Background Evidence supports the use of Guided Imagery for smoking cessation; however, scalable delivery methods are needed to make it a viable approach. Telephone-based tobacco quitlines are a standard of care, but reach is limited. Adding Guided Imagery to quitline services might increase reach by offering an alternative approach. Purpose To develop and test the feasibility and potential impact of a Guided Imagery-based tobacco cessation intervention delivered using a quitline model. Methods Participants for this randomized feasibility trial were recruited statewide through a quitline or community-based methods. Participants were randomized to Guided Imagery Intervention Condition (IC) or active behavioral Control Condition (CC). After withdrawals, there were 105 participants (IC = 56; CC = 49). The IC consisted of six sessions in which participants created Guided Imagery audio files. The CC used a standard six-session behavioral protocol. Feasibility measures included recruitment rate, retention, and adherence to treatment. We also assessed 6-month quit rates and consumer satisfaction. Results Both the IC and CC protocols were feasible to deliver. We finalized protocols and materials for participants, coaches and study staff, and delivered the protocols with fidelity. We developed successful recruitment methods, and experienced high retention (6 months = 81.9%) and adherence (all sessions = 66.7%). Long-term quit rates (IC = 27.9%; CC = 38.1%) compared favorably to those of quitlines, and program satisfaction was high, suggesting that the protocols are acceptable to smokers and may contribute to smoking abstinence. Conclusions The Guided Imagery intervention is feasible and promising, suggesting that a fully powered RCT to test the efficacy of the intervention is warranted. Trial registration number NCT02968381.