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Non-pharmacological treatments for anticipatory nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Antiemesis 2023
BackgroundAnticipatory chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a conditioned response influenced by the severity and duration of previous...
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Non-pharmacological delirium prevention practices among critical care nurses: a qualitative study
BackgroundDelirium is common among critically ill patients, leading to increased mortality, physical dependence, and cognitive impairment. Evidence...
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Implementing the battery-operated hand-held fan as an evidence-based, non-pharmacological intervention for chronic breathlessness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a qualitative study of the views of specialist respiratory clinicians
IntroductionThe battery-operated hand-held fan (‘fan’) is an inexpensive and portable non-pharmacological intervention for chronic breathlessness....
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Non-pharmacological and drug treatment of autonomic dysfunction in multiple system atrophy: current status and future directions
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a sporadic, fatal, and rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease of unknown etiology that is clinically...
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Cost-effectiveness and potential budget impact of non-pharmacological interventions for early management in prehypertensive people: an economic evaluation for China
BackgroundNon-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) could be considered in the early management of prehypertensive population. This study aimed to...
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A feasibility (pilot) mixed methods study of an innovative non-pharmacological breath-based yoga and social-emotional intervention program in an at-risk youth sample in London, Canada
BackgroundVarious service provision models for youth at risk of homelessness have been researched and implemented, including access to housing and...
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How to protect long-term care facilities from pandemic-like events? - A systematic review on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological measures to prevent viral respiratory infections
BackgroundThe SARS-CoV-2 pandemic underscored the need for pandemic preparedness, with respiratory-transmitted viruses considered as a substantial...
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Non-pharmacological interventions to manage psychological distress in patients living with cancer: a systematic review
BackgroundPsychological distress is common in patients with cancer; interfering with physical and psychological wellbeing, and hindering management...
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The impact of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions on physical health outcomes in people with mood disorders across the lifespan: An umbrella review of the evidence from randomised controlled trials
ObjectivePeople with mood disorders have increased risk of comorbid medical diseases versus the general population. It is paramount to identify...
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Multidomain interventions for non-pharmacological enhancement (MINE) program in Chinese older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a multicenter randomized controlled trial protocol
BackgroundDementia is characterized by progressive neurodegeneration and therefore early intervention could have the best chance of preserving brain...
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Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in management of peripheral venipuncture-related pain: a randomized clinical trial
BackgroundVenipuncture is a routine nursing procedure in the pediatric ward for blood collection and transfusion. However, this procedure can cause...
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Mechanism-Based Pharmacological Treatment for Chronic Non-cancer Pain in Adolescents: Current Approaches and Future Directions
Chronic non-cancer pain in pediatrics is a widespread phenomenon that affects about 20% of adolescents (10–19 years old). Although interdisciplinary...
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The effect of non-pharmacological prenatal interventions on fear of childbirth: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis
BackgroundDuring pregnancy and childbirth, alongside positive feelings, women undergo feelings such as fear of childbirth (FoC) and worry about its...
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Cost Effectiveness of Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Treatments for Depression in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Literature Review
BackgroundVarious treatment approaches are available for depression. Given the scarcity of healthcare resources, it is important to optimise...
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Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to prevent delirium in critically ill patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
PurposeTo compare the effects of prevention interventions on delirium occurrence in critically ill adults.
MethodsMEDLINE, Embase, PsychINFO,...
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Non-pharmacological interventions for schizophrenia—analysis of treatment guidelines and implementation in 12 Southeast European countries
This study aimed to analyze treatment guidelines of 12 SEE countries to identify non-pharmacological interventions recommended for schizophrenia,...
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REalist Synthesis Of non-pharmacologicaL interVEntions for antipsychotic-induced weight gain (RESOLVE) in people living with severe mental illness (SMI)
BackgroundPeople with severe mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia die on average 15 to 20 years earlier than everyone else. Two thirds of...
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Synthesising the existing evidence for non-pharmacological interventions targeting outcomes relevant to young people with ADHD in the school setting: systematic review protocol
BackgroundChildren and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have impairing levels of difficulty paying attention,...
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Effect of non-pharmacological interventions on the prevention of sarcopenia in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundSarcopenia is a chronic disease marked by gradual muscle system and functional decline. Prior research indicates its prevalence in those...
