Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHOD: A systematic literature study was performed. Using specific keywords related to fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome and relaxation therapy, the electronic databases PubMed and Web of Science were searched. Included articles were assessed for their risk of bias and relevant information regarding relaxation was extracted. The review was conducted and reported according to the PRISMA-statement. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: There is moderate evidence for the acute effect of guided imagery on pain, although the content of the visualization is a matter of debate. Other relaxation formats and the effects on functionality and autonomic function require further study.
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Authors | Mira Meeus, Jo Nijs, Tanja Vanderheiden, Isabel Baert, Filip Descheemaeker, Filip Struyf |
Journal | Clinical rehabilitation
(Clin Rehabil)
Vol. 29
Issue 3
Pg. 221-33
(Mar 2015)
ISSN: 1477-0873 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 25200878
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review, Systematic Review)
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Copyright | © The Author(s) 2014. |
Topics |
- Activities of Daily Living
- Adult
- Autonomic Nervous System
(physiology, physiopathology)
- Databases, Bibliographic
- Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
(physiopathology, rehabilitation)
- Female
- Fibromyalgia
(physiopathology, rehabilitation)
- Humans
- Imagery, Psychotherapy
(methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pain Management
(methods)
- Relaxation Therapy
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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