Citation: Zou, L., Zhang, Y., Yang, L., Loprinzi, P., Yeung, A., Kong, J.,…& Li, H. (2019). Are mindful exercises safe and beneficial for treating chronic lower back pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(5), 1-15. Link to publisher’s article.
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Virtual reality for spinal cord injury-associated neuropathic pain: Systematic review
Citation: Chi, B., Chau, B., Yeo, E., & Ta, P. (2018). Virtual reality for spinal cord injury-associated neuropathic pain: Systematic review. Annals of Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine. Advance online publication. DOI10.1016/j.rehab.2018.09.006. Link to publisher’s article.
Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in the pediatric population: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies
Citation: Charry-Sanchez, J., Pradilla, I., & Talero-Gutierrez, C. (2018). Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in the pediatric population: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 39(7), 580-590. Link to publisher’s article.
Nonpharmacological approaches for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in older adults: A systematic review of reviews
Citation: Legere, L., McNeill, S., Martin, L., Acorn, M., & An, D. (2017). Nonpharmacological approaches for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in older adults: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27, e1360-e1376. Link to publisher’s article.
Pain assessment in the older population: What the literature says
Citation: Schofield, P. & Abdulla, A. (2018). Pain assessment in the older population: What the literature says. Age and Ageing, 47(3), 324-327. Link to publisher’s article.
Self-efficacy and pain acceptance as mediators of the relationships between pain and performance of valued life activities in women and men with rheumatoid arthritis
Citation: Ahlstrand, I., Vaz, S., Falkmer, T., Thyberg, I., & Bjork, M. (2017). Self-efficacy and pain acceptance as mediators of the relationships between pain and performance of valued life activities in women and men with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31(6), 824-834. Link to publisher’s article.
The effect of relaxation therapy on autonomic functioning, symptoms and daily functioning, in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia: A systematic review
Citation: Meeus, M., Nijs, J., Vanderheiden, T., Baert, I., Descheemaeker, F., & Struyf, F. (2015). The effect of relaxation therapy on autonomic functioning, symptoms and daily functioning, in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia: A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 29(3), 221-233. Link to publisher’s article.
Perceived benefits of animal-assisted therapy in the oncology waiting room
Citation: Buettner, L., Wang, Y., Stevens, K., Jessup, H., & Magrinat, G., (2011). Perceived benefits of animal-assisted therapy in the oncology waiting room. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 10(3), 25-34. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of yoga interventions on pain and pain-associated disability: A meta-analysis
Citation: Bussing, A., Ostermann, T., Ludtke, R., & Michalsen, A. (2012). Effects of yoga interventions on pain and pain-associated disability: A meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain Management, 13(1), 1-9. Link to publisher’s article.
Aquatic exercise for pain management in older adults with osteoarthritis
Citation: Davis, J. & Nelson, R. (2015). Aquatic exercise for pain management in older adults with osteoarthritis. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.