BACKGROUND Spiritual healing, probably the oldest documented paramedical intervention, is a neglected area of research. In order to conduct further research into the effects of healing, a valid and reliable outcome measure is needed that captures the experience of individuals receiving healing (healees) and is not burdensome to complete. We aimed to develop such a measure. METHODS A mixed met...

The article describes the relationship of health anxiety with other types disorders. It is shown that, unlike ICD11, in DSM-V, term hypochondria was replaced by a disorder distorted interpretation somatic symptoms and disease-oriented disorder. concept interoceptive awareness for understanding detailed. Cognitive behavioral models P. Salkovskis et al. are described. Albert Junyang Higgins-Chen ...

This study aimed to examine the effects of task-oriented exercise therapy and cognitive exercise therapy on the recovery of hand function and the quality of life in chronic stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 16 patients with chronic stroke were selected and divided into two groups. Group I (n = 8) received task-oriented exercise therapy and Group II (n = 8) received cognitive ex...

The paradigm of quantum physics enables us to broaden our holistic worldview, and explain and include phenomena that have hitherto been ignored or denied, which can lead to profound change in any field and in our society at large. The aim of this paper is to present quantum-holographic framework for understanding consciousness and acupuncture system, with significant psychosomatic-cognitive imp...

Alcoholic beverages are assumed to be the most popular drinks which are being consumed after water. Though for people who drink alcohol in excessive amounts longer time would be taken to become dependent in comparison with other drugs. Alcohol causes more severe medical and social harm as well as many fatal accidents for its users. Non-medical interventions are still on the top of the list of e...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To examine the relationships between spiritual, religious, and sociodemographic factors and post-traumatic growth, quality of life, and spiritual well-being in outpatients undergoing bone marrow and/or stem cell transplantation (BMSCT).
. DESIGN Cross-sectional, descriptive, exploratory.
. SETTING Outpatient bone marrow transplantation clinic at the Tom Baker Cancer Centr...

P eople with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a wide variety of physical, emotional, and social challenges. A multidisciplinary comprehensive care approach is recommended for the management of MS and its consequences, and non-traditional treatments are increasingly considered by patients and health care providers, particularly for the promotion of wellness in the context of this chronic disease. Pr...