OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of mind-body therapies for managing symptoms and improving quality of life in children receiving palliative care using a network meta-analysis (NMA). DESIGN: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (PRISMA-NMA guidelines) registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020198399). REVIEW/ANALYSIS METHODS: Comprehensive searches were conducted across...
BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common and challenging condition. This scoping review explores the literature on mindful breathing's role in managing CLBP, either alone or alongside physiotherapy. METHODS: A thorough database search identified studies on mindful breathing and CLBP. Various study designs, from descriptive to randomized controlled trials, were included. RESULTS:...
OBJECTIVES To identify and synthesize the scientific literature on virtual reality (VR)-based mindfulness applications for the management of chronic pain in adults. DESIGN A scoping review methodology was followed and conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guideline. DATA SOURCES Combinations of key words related to...