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Check out the new literature that was added to RTWO today:
Agger, C., Canal, A., Larmond, J., Fisher, M., & Porter, H. (2024). Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in improving PTSD symptoms among children. RT Wise Owls.
Brassel, S., Power, E., Campbell, A., Brunner, M., & Togher, L. (2021). Recommendations for the design and implementation of virtual reality for acquired brain injury rehabilitation: Systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(7), e26344.
Casson, S., Jones, M., Cassar, J., Kwai, N., Lloyd, A., Barry, B., & Sandler, C. (2023). The effectiveness of activity pacing interventions for people with chronic fatigue syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 45(23), 3788-3802.
Dhungana, R., Pedisic, Z., Joshi, S., Khanal, M., Kalauni, O., Shakya, A., Bhurtel, V., Panthi, S., Kumar, K., Ghimire, B., Pandey, A., Bista, B., Khatiwoda, S., McLachlan, C., Neupane, D., & de Courten, M. (2021). Effects of a health worker-led 3-month yoga interventions on blood pressure of hypertensive patients: A randomised controlled multicentre trial in the primary care setting. BMC Public Health, 21, 550.
Farzan, R., Firooz, M., Vajargah, P., Mollaei, A. Takasi, P., Tolouei, M., Zeydi, A., Hosseini, S. & Karkhah, S. (2023). Effects of aromatherapy with Rosa damascene and lavender on pain and anxiety of burn patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Wound Journal, 20(6), 2459-2472.
Jackson, M., Kang, M., Furness, J., & Kemp-Smith, K. (2022). Aquatic exercise and mental health: A scoping review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 66, 102820.
Jenabi, E., Bashirian, S., Ayubi, E., Refiee, M., & Bashirian, M. (2023). The effect of the art therapy interventions on depression symptoms among older adults: A meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 36(3), 185-192.
Kuehnle, E., Jungk, J., Brodowski, L., Kohls, F., Hillemanns, P., & Staboulidou, I. (2023). Effects of recreational therapy and 3D ultrasonography for high-risk pregnancies on psychological well-being during hospitalization and in the puerperal stage. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(1), 6228.
Li, D., Li, Y., Bai, X., Wang, M., Yan, J., & Cao, Y. (2022). The effects of aromatherapy on anxiety and depression in people with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Public Health, 30, 853056.
Liu, Q., Li, W., Yin, Y., Zhao, Z., Yang, Y., Zhao, Y., Tan, Y., & Yu, J. (2022). The effect of music therapy on language recovery in patients with aphasia after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurological Sciences, 43(2), 863-872.
Loftus, T., Mathersul, D., Ooi, M., & Yau, S. (2023). The efficacy of mindfulness-based therapy for anxiety, social skills, and aggressive behaviors in children and young people with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, 1079471.
Madigand, J., Rio, M., & Vandevelde, A. (2023). Equine assisted services impact on social skills in autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis. Progress in Neuro-psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 125, 110765.
Montoro-Cardenas, D., Cortes-Perez, I., Zagalaz-Anula, N., Osuna-Perez, M., Obrero-Gaitan, E., & Lomas-Vega, R. (2021). Nintendo wii balance board therapy for postural control in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 63(11), 1262-1275.
Moratelli, J., Alexandre, K., Boing, L., Swarowsky, A., Correa, C., & de Guimaraes, A. (2022). Dance rhythms improve motor symptoms in individuals with parkinson’s disease: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 26(1), 1-6.
Perez-Rodriguez, M., Gutierrez-Suarez, A., Arias, J., Andreu-Caravaca, L., & Perez-Tejero, J. (2022). Effects of exercise programs on functional capacity and quality of life in people with acquired brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Physical Therapy, 103(1).
Perez-Saez, E., Justo-Henriques, S., & Apostolo, J. (2021). Multicenter randomized controlled trial of the effects of individual reminiscence therapy on cognition, depression and quality of life: Analysis of a sample of older adults with alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 36(7), 1975-1996.
Phung, J. & Goldberg, W. (2021). Mixed martial arts training improves social skills and lessens problem behaviors in boys with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 83, 101758.
Prosperini, L., Tomassini, V., Castelli, L., Tacchino, A., Brichetto, G., Cattaneo, D., & Solaro, C. (2021). Exergames for balance dysfunction in neurological disability: A meta-analysis with meta-regression. Journal of Neurology, 268(9), 3223-3237.
Sansi, A., Nalbant, S., & Ozer, D. (2021). Effects of an inclusive physical activity program on the motor skills, social skills and attitudes of students with and without autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(7), 2254-2270.
Sliman, R., Meiri, N., & Pillar, G. (2023). Medical clowning in hospitalized children: A meta-analysis. World Journal of Pediatrics, 19(11), 1055-1061.
Tang, Z., Wang, Y., Liu, J., & Liu, Y. (2022). Effects of aquatic exercise on mood and anxiety symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1051551.
Yun, J., Yao, W., Meng, T., & Mu, Z. (2023). Effects of horticulture therapy on health in the elderly: A review and meta-analysis. Journal of Public Health. Online ahead of print.
van de Wouw, C., Visser, M., Gorter, J., Huygelier, H., & Nijboer, T. (2023). Systematic review of the effectiveness of innovative, gamified interventions for cognitive training in paediatric acquired brain injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. Online ahead of print.
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Heather R. Porter, PhD, CTRS, FDRT
Temple University, Recreational Therapy Program