Relaxation Therapy - Psychology
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Turkish children loved distraction: using kaleidoscope to reduce perceived pain during venipuncture.

30 Jul 2009 AIM: To assess the effect of distraction (looking through kaleidoscopes) to reduce perceived pain, during venipuncture in healthy school-age children. BACKGROUND: Distraction has been noted to be an effective method to help children cope with ... Read more...

Effectiveness of applying progressive muscle relaxation technique on quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis.

30 Jul 2009 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To identify the effects of applying Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Quality of Life of patients with multiple Sclerosis. BACKGROUND: In view of the growing caring options in Multiple Sclerosis, improvement of quality ... Read more...

The DEMO trial: a randomized, parallel-group, observer-blinded clinical trial of strength versus aerobic versus relaxation training for patients with mild to moderate depression.

30 May 2009 OBJECTIVE: To assess the benefit and harm of exercise training in adults with clinical depression. METHOD: The DEMO trial is a randomized pragmatic trial for patients with unipolar depression conducted from January 2005 through July 2007. Patients ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Relaxation Therapy - Psychology'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Turkish children loved distraction: using kaleidoscope to reduce perceived pain during venipuncture. 30 Jul 2009
• Effectiveness of applying progressive muscle relaxation technique on quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis. 30 Jul 2009
• The DEMO trial: a randomized, parallel-group, observer-blinded clinical trial of strength versus aerobic versus relaxation training for patients with mild to moderate depression. 30 May 2009
• The use of visual art for stress relief: a case report of newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis. 29 Apr 2009
• Nurses' lived experience of Reiki for self-care. 29 Apr 2009
• The psychosocial effects of exercise and relaxation classes for persons surviving a stroke. 30 Mar 2009
• Psychological treatments for the management of irritable bowel syndrome. 19 Jan 2009
• Psychological issues in the evaluation and treatment of tension-type headache. 29 Nov 2008
• Lost in translation: Adapting a stress intervention program for use with an ethnic minority population. 30 Oct 2008
• Solving a pleasant problem: to help a child stay calm for sutures, I tried putting a new twist on a favorite distraction technique. 30 Dec 2005

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Technical information about 'Relaxation Therapy'

Definition: Treatment to improve one's health condition by using techniques that can reduce PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS; PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS; or both.

Descriptor UI: D012064

Alternative terms: Relaxation Therapy; Therapy, Relaxation; Relaxation Techniques; Relaxation Technics;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics; education; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; organization & administration;

Tree Number: E02.190.525.875; F04.754.137.750;

History Note: 2009 (1991); use RELAXATION TECHNICS 1976-1990

Technical Notes: RELAXATION is also available; MUSCLE RELAXATION is available for the physiological relaxation of muscles