Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Papers
(The TQCC of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice is 9. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
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The 50 most-cited review papers on physical activity and depression: A bibliometric analysis38
Combination treatment of acupoint therapy and conventional medication for motor function of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis36
Acupuncture effects on in-vitro fertilization pregnancy outcomes: A meta-analysis35
Nature and success: Outdoor play is linked to school readiness35
Women's reasons for taking complementary medicine products in pregnancy and lactation: Results from a national Australian survey35
Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on chronic spinal pain: Randomized clinical trial35
Effect of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) on mental health, self-control and mindfulness of adolescent school children32
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in the improvement of maternal role adaptation among first time mothers: A randomized controlled trial32
Effects of Baduanjin exercise on quality-of-life and exercise capacity in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis31
Efficacy and safety of olive leaf extract (Olea europaea L.) for glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (ESOLED): A pilot randomised controlled trial30
“You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf”: Realized mindfulness in practice for parenting women in recovery29
Letter to the editor: The effect of yoga on pulmonary function in patients with asthma: A meta-analysis24
A randomized comparative study of traditional Thai massage and Thai boxing exercise on clinical-based outcomes in patients with scapulocostal syndrome23
Efficacy of add-on Ayurveda and Yoga intervention in health care workers of tertiary care hospital during COVID-19: Randomized controlled trial23
Self-Care for Family Carers: Can the Alexander Technique help?21
Physical activity and cognitively difficulties in adolescents: A cross-sectional study of 13,677 participants21
Challenges in conducting a feasibility randomized controlled trial of medicinal cannabis for endometriosis pain in Australia21
Trigona honey effect on wound pH and healing in diabetes-related foot ulcers: A case series20
Online structured dance/movement therapy reduces bodily detachment in depersonalization-derealization disorder20
Anti-inflammatory-antioxidant modifications and synbiotics improved health-related conditions in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis: A single-center, randomized clinical trial20
Tele-yoga in the management of ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID pandemic: A prospective randomized controlled trial20
Editorial Board19
Hear what you feel, feel what you hear: The effect of musical sequences on emotional processing19
Kundalini yoga and kundalini awakenings19
Medical clowns in Coronavirus wards: A milestone in further integration into Israeli hospitals19
The effect of Allium hirtifolium bulb on serum lipid profile in adult patients with hyperlipidemia: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial19
Effect of yoga on cognitive functions and anxiety among female school children with low academic performance: A randomized control trial18
Is meeting 24-h movement guidelines lowering the odds of depressive symptoms? Results of a large-scale survey based on U.S. adolescents18
A crossover pilot trial of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of LoveYourBrain Yoga for community-dwelling adults with multiple sclerosis18
Results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial of osteopathy on neck-shoulder pain in computer users17
Mind-body therapies adjuvant to chemotherapy improve quality of life and fatigue in top cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis17
The efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine Guilu Erxian Jiao in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis17
Efficacy of hyaluronic acid on the prevention of intrauterine adhesion and the improvement of fertility: A meta-analysis of randomized trials17
Psychological impact of hypnosis for pregnancy and childbirth: A systematic review17
Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting – A systematic review17
Effects of different mind-body exercises on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes: A network meta-analysis17
“I am not pain, I have pain”: A pilot study examining iRest yoga nidra as a mind-body intervention for persistent pain17
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of manipulative therapy for patients with chronic neck pain16
Face-to-face telehealth interventions in the treatment of low back pain: A systematic review16
Efficacy of the myofascial approach as a manual therapy technique in patients with clinical anxiety: A randomized controlled clinical trial16
A systematic review of interventional trials reporting relationships between silent mantram repetition and health in adults16
The use of respiratory patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the management of COPD: Perceptions of Australian osteopaths16
Effects of aromatherapy on discomfort in mothers undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials16
Yoga as a treatment for vasovagal syncope: A systematic review and meta-analysis16
Editorial Board16
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training reduces pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
Efficacy of a self-heating Chinese medicine hot pack for postpartum urinary retention15
Hypnotherapy as a medical treatment: Evidence-based or pseudoscience?15
Effects of Pilates exercises on postural balance and reduced risk of falls in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
Response variation as a result of tai chi on resting blood pressure in hypertensive adults: An aggregate data meta-analysis15
Beyond standard treatment: A qualitative descriptive study of cancer patients' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care15
Healthcare professionals' perceptions of hypnotherapy in cancer care: Development and validation of a survey15
Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) powder supplementation has beneficial effects on appetite in overweight/obese women with depression: A randomized controlled trial15
The effect of aromatherapy on patients with acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
Efficacy and safety of Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with Western medicine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
Effects of Optimal Tai Chi forms in alleviating knee pain among Hispanic people with knee osteoarthritis: A case series14
The practitioner research and collaboration Initiative (PRACI): Updated characteristics of the world's largest complementary medicine practice-based research network14
‘Touch for Health’ based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives14
Creative art therapy for postpartum depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis14
Trends in complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of common mental disorders: A bibliometric analysis of two decades14
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation on health-related outcomes in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials14
Progressive resistance exercise as complementary therapy improves quality of life and body composition in anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial14
Effectiveness of interventions using apps to improve physical activity, sedentary behavior and diet: An umbrella review14
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with core stability training in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominis13
Effects of propolis on inflammation markers in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial13
Quantitative Evidence of the effect of Baduanjin exercise on quality of life and cardiac function in adults with chronic heart failure13
The effectiveness and safety of Jihwang-eumja (Dihuang Yizi) compared to Western medications in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis13
Yoga for COVID-19: An ancient practice for a new condition – A literature review13
Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey12
The influence of early virtual reality intervention on pain, anxiety, and function following primary total knee arthroplasty12
Editorial Board12
The effect of gentle human touch on pain, comfort and physiological parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing12
Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey12
The Flow-Clutch Scale: Translation and validation study of the Chinese version12
Editorial Board12
The effect of aromatherapy and Su Jok interventions on post-cesarean pain12
Effectiveness of different traditional Chinese medicine injections in patients with diabetic lower extremity arterial disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis12
Effects of aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials12
Effects of mind-body exercise in children with cerebral palsy—A systematic review and meta-analysis12
The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression12
Implementation considerations of aquatic therapy post-stroke: A qualitative study from Ontario, Canada11
Corrigendum to “Effect of expressıve touchıng on labour paın and maternal satısfactıon: A randomized controlled trial” [Compl. Ther. Clin. Pract. 34(2019), 268–274]11
Clinician views on acupuncture for acute pain care in a busy urban emergency department11
Making sense of complexity: A qualitative ‘Framework’ analysis of naturopathic case management and clinical reasoning11
A case report of immediate effects of acupuncture on neuropathic cancer breakthrough pain11
Relationships between physical activity, sleep, and screen time with academic performance and psychological functioning among US children and adolescents with depression11
Baduanjin exercise ameliorates motor function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial11
Treatment of traumatic facial paralysis in a child with electroacupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen: A case report11
Recommending yoga for health: A survey of perceptions among healthcare practitioners in the UK11
Editorial Board10
Meta analysis for insomnia Guizhi Gancao Longgu Muli decoction for insomnia A meta-analysis10
Hypnotherapy for chronic pelvic pain: A scoping systematic review and meta-analysis10
Empowerment in naturopathy: A qualitative analysis of practitioner perspectives10
Chinese patent medicine in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis10
Effects of dry needling plus exercise therapy on post-stroke spasticity and motor function: A case report10
New approaches to the effectiveness of inhalation aromatherapy in controlling painful conditions: A systematic review with meta-analysis10
Editorial Board10
Effective interventions to reduce burnout in nurses: A meta-analysis10
Resilience is associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations attainment in Chinese university students10
Educating adolescents on preventing substance use: The role of 24-h movement behaviors ─ data from 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance10
A constructivist grounded theory exploration of Mindfulness for Healthcare Professional students10
Knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga among obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey10
Tuina combined with Adjuvant therapy for lumbar disc herniation: A network meta-analysis10
Robotic animal-assisted therapy as a complementary therapy in clinical practice: Exploring animal-assisted intervention professional perspectives9
A randomized controlled trial on the seeds of Sophora alopecuroides var. alopecuroides for the treatment of acute heroin withdrawal syndrome9
In vitro antibacterial activity of Western Australian honeys, and manuka honey, against bacteria implicated in impetigo9
Effectiveness of drama and music therapies as health communication interventions for reducing anxiety and posttraumatic disorders among children-victims of flood9
Alternative interventions in clinical mental health settings: A survey of mental health professionals' perceptions9
Integrative oncology and patients refusing conventional anticancer treatments9
Mindfulness in adolescents and young adults with diabetes: An integrative review9
Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique in patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A systematic review9
Breast cancer survivors' physical activity, psychosocial beliefs, daily trip behaviors, and subjective well-being: A descriptive study9
Effects of a structured dance program in Parkinson’s disease. A Greek pilot study9
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