The word
"nonpharmacologic" refers to treatments or therapies that do not involve the use of medications or drugs. It means using other methods such as exercise, diet, or therapy to address a problem or improve health.
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The commission also examined the effect of
nonpharmacologic interventions for people with dementia and concluded that they had an important role in treatment, especially when trying to address agitation and aggression.
The effect
of nonpharmacologic interventions for dementia patients was also examined and the conclusion was that they had an important role in treatment, particularly when dealing with aggression and agitation.
The International Ketogenic Diet Study Group, which consists of 26 neurologists and dietitians, has deemed the KD an effective
nonpharmacologic treatment for intractable epilepsy (12).
For example, many women successfully use
nonpharmacologic methods to cope during labour so a lower epidural rate could reflect a woman's choice to not have one.
Advising patient with chronic sinus congestion to use nasal irrigation — a
popular nonpharmacologic treatment — improved their symptoms, but steam inhalation did not, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Dr. Raney and colleagues conclude, «We as pediatric orthopaedists can make a difference by educating ourselves and our trainees, improving our prescribing patterns, and encouraging patients to utilize nonopioid and
nonpharmacologic modalities to decrease pain.»
Several nonpharmacologic and nonopioid pharmacologic treatments were found to be effective for chronic pain in studies ranging in duration from 2 weeks to 6 months48 - 66 (Table 3).
For patients with chronic low back pain, clinicians and patients should initially
select nonpharmacologic treatment with exercise, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, acupuncture, mindfulness - based stress reduction (moderate - quality evidence), tai chi, yoga, motor control exercise, progressive relaxation, electromyography biofeedback, low - level laser therapy, operant therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or spinal manipulation (low - quality evidence).
Pain is best managed from a multimodal perspective, which means using various techniques — both pharmacologic (medications) as well
as nonpharmacologic — in conjunction to achieve the goal of maximum comfort.
Current approaches focus on anticipation and prevention of pain, as well as both pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic management techniques.
Presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2017 and published in The Lancet, the report also highlights the beneficial effects of
nonpharmacologic interventions such as social contact and exercise for people with dementia.
In Part One of this article the authors state, «
Nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief such as labor support, intradermal water blocks, and warm water baths are effective techniques for management of labor pain.
The benefits
of nonpharmacologic interventions such as exercise and social contact for dementia patients are also highlighted in the report.
Nonpharmacologic methods of stimulating lactation are preferred.
DICE also enables clinicians to consider the roles of
nonpharmacologic, medical and pharmacologic treatments concurrently.»
The commission also found that
nonpharmacologic interventions like group cognitive stimulation therapy and exercise conferred some benefit in cognition as well.
If
this nonpharmacologic approach can effectively reduce fatigue in the TBI population, this will have implications for the treatment of fatigue in other populations,» she noted.
Studies show that the fronto - striatal network is involved in cognitive fatigue, which can be modulated by both pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic interventions.
Novel study demonstrates potential for
nonpharmacologic intervention for treating cognitive fatigue in individuals with multiple sclerosis
In this study, investigators examined the effects of
a nonpharmacologic intervention in 14 healthy controls and 19 individuals with MS.. All participants underwent functional MRI while performing a gambling task.
It was also found that
nonpharmacologic interventions such as exercise and group cognitive stimulation therapy offered some benefit in cognition as well.
They frequently provided both pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic treatments for children and adolescents with mild to moderate behavioral health disorders but not for severe disorders.
Analysis and presentation of data will be in accordance with the CONSORT guidelines, in particular the extensions to pragmatic trials [76] and
nonpharmacologic interventions [77].
Additional research articles include Katherine Marx and colleagues» review of
nonpharmacologic interventions for managing neuropsychiatric issues in residents of assisted living facilities.
Phrases with «nonpharmacologic»