Non-tracheal intubation anaesthesia for thoracoscopic surgery is associated with intraoperative hypoxaemia. Esketamine has both sedative and analgesic effects, which can increase lung compliance, reduce airway resistance and relax the respiratory smooth muscles. This study will investigate the effectiveness of low-dose esketamine in reducing the incidence of intraoperative hypoxaemia and other...
Depression is a disorder characterized by significant and persistent depressed mood, cognitive impairment, impaired voluntary activity, working memory, and somatic symptoms. To determine the efficacy of Qi-based mindfulness therapy (QMT) in treating anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances in individuals with mild-to-moderate depression. A self-controlled before-after trial was conducted....
Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most prevalent mental health issues among emergency nurses, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a scarcity of empirical studies on improving PTSD and related symptoms. Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in reducing PTSD symptoms,...
Late-life depression (LLD) is an important public health problem among the aging population. Recent studies found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can effectively alleviate depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder. The present study explored the clinical effect and potential neuroimaging mechanism of MBCT in the treatment of LLD. We enrolled 60 participants with LLD in an...