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This review collected studies of tai chi up to May 31, 2013 and found that many trials reported benefits for mood and psychological well-being. The authors included 37 randomized controlled trials and 5 quasi-experimental studies from English and Chinese databases. A small pooled analysis of three randomized trials that measured…
This feasibility study tested outdoor psychology sessions on an adult inpatient mental health rehabilitation ward during COVID-19. Three psychologists worked with 16 service users; 14 completed rating scales and 8 took part in interviews. Participants reported high satisfaction with the therapy relationship and comfort outdoors, and researchers identified six key…
This randomized controlled trial with 60 adults who had chronic dizziness or vertigo found that adding vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) to standard medication (betahistine) led to better thinking-test results and larger drops in dizziness-related disability than medication alone. Tests that improved more with VRT included digit span and a task-switching…
Researchers interviewed 11 clinicians from one UK adolescent day programme to learn what dietitians do in treatment for anorexia nervosa. Clinicians said dietitians are essential for early containment, helping parents with meal planning and nutritional rehabilitation, tailoring plans for cultural or sensory needs, and helping patients move from weight restoration…
