Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Papers
(The TQCC of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
Critical evaluation of reporting quality of network meta-analyses assessing the effectiveness of acupuncture54
Animal assisted intervention for oncology and palliative care patients: A systematic review37
Reply to the letter sent by Ceballos-Laitaa et al36
Use of animal-assisted interventions in relieving pain in healthcare settings: A systematic review36
The effect of pet therapy on the stress and social anxiety levels of disabled children: A randomized controlled trial28
WATSU therapy for individuals with Parkinson's disease to improve quality of sleep and quality of life: A randomized controlled study28
Effectiveness and safety of kamikihito, a traditional Japanese medicine, in managing anxiety among female patients with intractable chronic constipation27
Pilot study evaluating a 12-h mindfulness-based curriculum for OB/GYN residents26
Editorial Board26
Editorial Board25
Randomized, sham-controlled trial of acupuncture for post-cataract surgery dry eye disease25
Combination treatment of acupoint therapy and conventional medication for motor function of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis25
The 50 most-cited review papers on physical activity and depression: A bibliometric analysis24
Relationships between physical activity, sleep, and screen time with academic performance and psychological functioning among US children and adolescents with depression24
Scientist practitioners in complementary medicine practice: A case study in an N-of-1 trial22
The tail that wagged the dog – The understated risks of animal-assisted interventions22
A pilot observational study of a psychotherapy incorporating equines resiliency intervention for staff at a large medical center22
Self-preference music for gagging patient: Effect on physiology and oral health-related quality of life during dental impression21
Chinese herbal medicine for symptoms of depression and anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis19
How does yoga practice and therapy yield psychological benefits? A review and model of transdiagnostic processes18
Diagnosing autism severity associated with physical fitness and gray matter volume in children with autism spectrum disorder: Explainable machine learning method18
Associations of meeting 24-hour movement behavior guidelines with prescribed eyeglasses/contact lenses among children and adolescents18
The effects of auricular acupuncture on vascular parameters on the risk factors for diabetic foot: A randomized clinical trial18
Editorial Board18
Are herbal medicines alone or in combination for diabetic peripheral neuropathy more effective than methylcobalamin alone? A systematic review and meta-analysis17
Effects of art-based mandala intervention on distress and anxiety in cancer patients17
Comparison of the effects of acupotomy and acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis17
Efficacy of massage therapy in improving outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis17
A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial of dance practice for functionality in autistic children and adolescent with all levels of need support17
Yoga as a complementary approach to healing for adult victims and survivors of interpersonal violence16
Punica granatum peel extract as adjunct irrigation to nonsurgical treatment of chronic gingivitis16
Remotely supervised home-based online chair yoga intervention for older adults with dementia: Feasibility study15
The Wildman Programme – Experiences from a first implementation of a nature-based intervention designed for men with stress and chronic illnesses15
The effect of aromatherapy and Su Jok interventions on post-cesarean pain15
Similar functional capacity and handgrip strength of trained elderly women with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study15
Effectiveness of physical exercise on the cardiovascular system in breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials15
Effects of mind-body practice on arterial stiffness, central hemodynamic parameters and cardiac autonomic function of college students15
Binaural beats reduce feeling of pain and discomfort during colonoscopy procedure in not-sedated patients: A randomized control trial15
Comparison of the effect of online physical exercise and computerized cognitive stimulation in patients with Alzheimer's disease during the Covid-19 pandemic15
The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression14
The prevalence and characteristics of yoga or meditation users in Iceland: Results of a national health survey14
Effects of exercise therapy plus manual therapy on muscle activity, latency timing and SPADI score in shoulder impingement syndrome14
Baduanjin exercise ameliorates motor function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial14
Adherence to 24-h movement guidelines and cognitive difficulties in adolescents14
The effect of gentle human touch on pain, comfort and physiological parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing14
The guidelines and policies that influence the conduct of Animal-Assisted Activities in Residential Aged-Care Facilities: A systematic integrative review14
The effect of dancing interventions on depression symptoms, anxiety, and stress in adults without musculoskeletal disorders: An integrative review and meta-analysis14
Children’s interaction with a dog when having Animal Assisted Activity in paediatric hospital care13
Participants experiences regarding the use of acupuncture as a treatment modality: A qualitative systematic review13
Clinical and phytochemical studies of Plantago major in pressure ulcer treatment: A randomized controlled trial13
Grape seed extract in combination with deferasirox ameliorates iron overload, oxidative stress, inflammation, and liver dysfunction in beta thalassemia children13
Acupuncture effects on in-vitro fertilization pregnancy outcomes: A meta-analysis13
Associations between adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines and socio-emotional competence among preschool children: A cross-sectional study13
French handlers’ perspectives on Animal-Assisted Interventions13
Effects of mind-body exercise in children with cerebral palsy—A systematic review and meta-analysis13
Efficacy of Chinese patent medicine for primary osteoporosis: A network meta-analysis13
Nature and success: Outdoor play is linked to school readiness12
Acupuncture for treating chronic stable angina pectoris associated anxiety and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis12
Effect of kefir beverage consumption on glycemic control: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials12
Additive effects of acupuncture in alleviating anxiety: A double-blind, three-arm, randomized clinical trial12
The Flow-Clutch Scale: Translation and validation study of the Chinese version12
Pulmonary rehabilitation in subterranean chambers combined with neuro-orthopedic activity-dependent plasticity therapy influences patients’ quality of life – A preliminary study12
Perceptions of the effects of recorded hypnosis and relaxation interventions for cancer survivors with chronic pain12
Development and validation of the global assessment of the evidence implementation environment [GENIE] tool12
Quantifying the emotional experiences of partners of veterans with PTSD service dogs using ecological momentary assessment11
Effects of Baduanjin exercise on quality-of-life and exercise capacity in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis11
Effect of resveratrol supplementation on biomarkers associated with atherosclerosis in humans11
Corrigendum to “Effect of aromatherapy on preoperative anxiety in adult patients: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials” [Compl. Ther. Clin. Pract. 42 (February 2021) 101302]11
The effects of aromatherapy massage given to patients after colorectal cancer surgery on symptom management: A randomized controlled study11
Effect of rose oil on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in comparison with omeprazole: A double-blind controlled trial11
The acute effects of physical exercise breaks on cognitive function during prolonged sitting: The first quantitative evidence11
Acute effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises on the postural strategy in patients with chronic low back pain11
Recommending yoga for health: A survey of perceptions among healthcare practitioners in the UK11
Mapping the research using 24-h movement guidelines in children and adolescents: A bibliometric analysis11
Meeting 24-h movement behavior guidelines is associated with academic engagement, social-emotional functioning in obese/overweight youth11
Positive effects of tactile massage for adolescents with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – A small scale study11
Effects of pomegranate supplement on menopausal symptoms and quality of life in menopausal women: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial11
Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on chronic spinal pain: Randomized clinical trial11
Efficacy and safety of Buyang-Huanwu-Tang (Boyang-Hwano-Tang) in patients with vascular dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis11
Interplay of yoga, physical activity, and probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome management: A double-blind randomized study11
Acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: An overview of systematic reviews11
Binary dance rhythm or Quaternary dance rhythm which has the greatest effect on non-motor symptoms of individuals with Parkinson's disease?10
The effect of laughter yoga on perceived stress, burnout, and life satisfaction in nurses during the pandemic: A randomized controlled trial10
Evidence of religious/spiritual singing and movement in mental health: A systematic review10
Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey10
Efficacy and safety of oral Nigella sativa oil for symptomatic treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial10
The effects of reflexology on anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with gynecological cancers with reference to Watson's theory of human caring10
Effect of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) on mental health, self-control and mindfulness of adolescent school children10
Effect of Healing Meditation on stress and eating behavior in overweight and obese women: A randomized clinical trial10
Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey10
Effect of green coffee bean extract supplementation on liver function and inflammatory biomarkers: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials10
The impact of yoga on fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy among third trimester pregnants10
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in the improvement of maternal role adaptation among first time mothers: A randomized controlled trial10
Hypnosis for depression: Systematic review of randomized clinical trials with meta-analysis9
Clinical application of mindfulness in end-of-life care from the perspective of palliative care professionals: A phenomenological study9
The effects of mindfulness stress reduction program on postmenopausal women's menopausal complaints and their life quality9
Effects of aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials9
Women's reasons for taking complementary medicine products in pregnancy and lactation: Results from a national Australian survey9
Effect of aromatherapy with Melissa essential oil on stress and hemodynamic parameters in acute coronary syndrome patients: A clinical trial in the emergency department9
Corrigendum to “Acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: An overview of systematic reviews” [Compl. Ther. Clin. Pract., Volume 43, (May 2021), 101375]9
Association between acupuncture and grade 1 hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis9
Educating adolescents on preventing substance use: The role of 24-h movement behaviors ─ data from 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance9
What influences complementary medicine use for children with eosinophilic esophagitis? Findings from a cross-sectional survey9
Using ginseng for menopausal women's health care: A systematic review of randomized placebo-controlled trials9
The influence of early virtual reality intervention on pain, anxiety, and function following primary total knee arthroplasty9
Can binaural beats facilitate autonomic recovery following exposure to an acute stressor?9
The effect of hand and foot massage on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial9
The effect of ylang oil and lemon oil inhalation on labor pain and anxiety pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial9
A case report of immediate effects of acupuncture on neuropathic cancer breakthrough pain9
Practitioner characteristics of osteopaths who treat pregnant women and children: An Australasian perspective from two practice-based research networks9
Massage therapy for hospital-based nurses: A proof-of-concept study9
Corrigendum to “Effect of expressıve touchıng on labour paın and maternal satısfactıon: A randomized controlled trial” [Compl. Ther. Clin. Pract. 34(2019), 268–274]9
Acupoint stimulation for cancer-related fatigue: A quantitative synthesis of randomised controlled trials9
The investigation of acute effects of fascial release technique in patients with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A randomized controlled trial9
Early mobilization and physical exercise in patients with COVID-19: A narrative literature review9
Acupuncture in treating obesity combined with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials9
Redefining hypnosis: A narrative review of theories to move towards an integrative model8
Thread embedding acupuncture for herniated intervertebral disc of the lumbar spine: A multicenter, randomized, patient-assessor-blinded, controlled, parallel, clinical trial8
Meta analysis for insomnia Guizhi Gancao Longgu Muli decoction for insomnia A meta-analysis8
The effect of rosemary essential oil inhalation on sleepiness and alertness of shift-working nurses: A randomized, controlled field trial8
Effects of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary therapy in pediatric patients in the clinical practice: A systematic review8
Treatment of traumatic facial paralysis in a child with electroacupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen: A case report8
Letter to the editor: The effect of yoga on pulmonary function in patients with asthma: A meta-analysis8
Editorial Board8
In reference to “Additive effects of acupuncture in alleviating anxiety: A double-blind, three-arm, randomized clinical trial”8
Effects of mental practice on pain, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain: A systematic review8
Effect of dry-needling and exercise treatment on myofascial trigger point: A single-blind randomized controlled trial8
Efficacy of add-on Ayurveda and Yoga intervention in health care workers of tertiary care hospital during COVID-19: Randomized controlled trial8
Effects of self-healing intervention on quality of life and mother-child interaction among female breadwinners8
Letter to the editor: Respiratory rehabilitation in elderly patients with COVID-19: A randomized controlled study8
Integrating conventional and complementary treatments in cancer care: The process within the public healthcare system of the region of Tuscany, Italy8
Development and validation of the Chiropractic Professional Identity Embodiment Scale (CPIES)8
Editorial Board8
Editorial Board8
Efficacy of individualized homeopathy as an adjunct to standard of care of COVID-19: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study8
Effectiveness of topical ozonated oil in severe osteoarthritis: A randomised, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled study8
Effects of dry needling plus exercise therapy on post-stroke spasticity and motor function: A case report8
Investigation of optimal energy or density of a fractional CO2 laser system in the treatment of stable non-segmental vitiligo8
Effect of manual soft tissue therapy on the pain in patients with chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis8
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