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- Psychological interventions for needle‐related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Oct-2018
This is the second update of a Cochrane Review (Issue 4, 2006). Pain and distress from needle-related procedures are common during childhood and can be reduced through use of psychological interventions (cognitive or behavioral strategies, or both). Our f
- Psychological interventions for overweight or obesity
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-May-2014
Overweight and obesity are global health problems which are increasing throughout the industrialised world. If left unchecked, they will continue to contribute to the ever increasing non communicable disease burden.
- Psychological interventions for symptomatic management of non‐specific chest pain in patients with normal coronary anatomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jun-2015
Recurrent chest pain in the absence of coronary artery disease is a common problem which sometimes leads to excess use of medical care. Although many studies have examined the causes of pain in these patients, few clinical trials have evaluated treatment.
- Psychological interventions for women with metastatic breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jun-2013
Psychological symptoms are associated with metastatic breast cancer. This is the basis for exploring the impact of psychological interventions on psychosocial and survival outcomes. One early study appeared to show significant survival and psychological b
- Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2016
Adherence to oral hygiene is an important aspect of the treatment of periodontal disease. Traditional educational interventions have been shown to be of little value in achieving long term behaviour change.
- Psychological therapies for chronic post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Dec-2013
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a distressing condition, which is often treated with psychological therapies. Earlier versions of this review, and other meta-analyses, have found these to be effective, with trauma-focused treatments being more ef
- Psychological therapies for generalised anxiety disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jan-2007
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a highly prevalent condition, characterised by excessive worry or anxiety about everyday events and problems. The effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of psychological therapies as a group has not yet been eval
- Psychological therapies for people with borderline personality disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Aug-2012
Psychotherapy is regarded as the first-line treatment for people with borderline personality disorder. In recent years, several disorder-specific interventions have been developed. This is an update of a review published in the Cochrane Database of System
- Psychological therapies for sickle cell disease and pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-May-2015
Sickle cell disease comprises a group of genetic blood disorders. It occurs when the sickle haemoglobin gene is inherited from both parents. The effects of the condition are: varying degrees of anaemia which, if severe, can reduce mobility; a tendency for
- Psychological therapies for the management of chronic and recurrent pain in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Oct-2018
This is an update of the original Cochrane review first published in Issue 1, 2003, and previously updated in 2009, 2012 and 2014. Chronic pain, defined as pain that recurs or persists for more than three months, is common in childhood. Chronic pain can a
- Psychological treatments for epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2016
Psychological interventions such as relaxation therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, bio-feedback and educational interventions have been used alone or in combination in the treatment of epilepsy, to reduce the seizure frequency and improve the quality of
- Psychological treatments versus treatment as usual for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder associated with significant morbidity, social impairment and lower quality of life. Psychological treatments are a frequently used approach for OCD.
- Psychosocial and psychological interventions for preventing postpartum depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jan-2013
Epidemiological studies and meta-analyses of predictive studies have consistently demonstrated the importance of psychosocial and psychological variables as postpartum depression risk factors. While interventions based on these variables may be effective
- Psychosocial and psychological interventions for treating antenatal depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2010
Although pregnancy was once thought of as a time of emotional wellbeing for many women, conferring 'protection' against psychiatric disorders, a recent meta-analysis of 21 studies suggests the mean prevalence rate for depression across the antenatal perio
- Psychosocial and psychological interventions for treating postpartum depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2007
Postpartum depression is a major health issue for many women from diverse cultures. While pharmacological interventions are an effective treatment for depression, mothers are often reluctant to take antidepressant medication due to concerns about breast m
- Psychosocial combined with agonist maintenance treatments versus agonist maintenance treatments alone for treatment of opioid dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2011
Maintenance treatments are effective in retaining patients in treatment and suppressing heroin use. Questions remain regarding the efficacy of additional psychosocial services.
- Psychosocial interventions by general practitioners
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2007
Many patients visit their general practitioner (GP) because of problems that are psychosocial in origin. However, for many of these problems there is no evidence-based treatment available in primary care, and these patients place time-consuming demands on
- Psychosocial interventions for cannabis use disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-May-2016
Cannabis use disorder is the most commonly reported illegal substance use disorder in the general population; although demand for assistance from health services is increasing internationally, only a minority of those with the disorder seek professional a
- Psychosocial interventions for cocaine and psychostimulant amphetamines related disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Apr-2015
The consumption of psychostimulants for non-medical reasons probably occurs because of their euphoriant and psychomotor-stimulating properties. Chronic consumption of these agents results in development of stereotyped behaviour, paranoia, and possibly agg
- Psychosocial interventions for conversion and dissociative disorders in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jul-2020
Conversion and dissociative disorders are conditions where people experience unusual neurological symptoms or changes in awareness or identity. However, symptoms and clinical signs cannot be explained by a neurological disease or other medical condition.
