Systematic review and meta-analysis of cardiac neurosis for development of clinical practice guidelines of Korean medicine.

Background: The development of clinical practice guidelines in traditional medicine requires evidence that sufficiently reflects the medical field. Cardiac neurosis is a disease that occurs because of problems in the autonomic nervous system and is characterized by symptoms of the circulatory system that are representative of autonomic dysfunction. In traditional medicine, the heart is considered to be involved in mental health problems, and cardiac neurosis is accompanied by a variety of mental symptoms.

A multicenter registry of neuropsychiatric outpatients in Korean medicine hospitals (KMental): Protocol of a prospective, multicenter, registry study.

Introduction: Mental health is an important global health concern. In Korea, many people visit Korean medicine clinics due to Stagnation syndrome and Hwabyung (cultural idioms of distress).

Methods And Analysis: We established a research collaboration comprising of professionals from 8 Korean medicine hospitals and planned a prospective, multicenter registry study.

How do children with Tourette's syndrome and their caregivers live with the disorder? A systematic review of qualitative evidence.

Background: Tourette's syndrome (TS) is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, involuntary, and irregular muscle movement and vocalization. Recently, non-pharmaceutical methods, such as behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and deep brain stimulation, have been introduced as alternatives to pharmacological treatment for TS. This study aimed to systematically review and synthesize qualitative evidence on the experiences of children with TS and their caregivers.

Effectiveness and Safety of the Korean Medicine Senior Health Promotion Program Using Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Retrospective Study of 500 Patients in Seoul, Korea.

Background: The management of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is becoming increasingly important. The Korean Medicine Senior Health Promotion Program (KSHPP) was developed in 2016, and it has been in use to date. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of KSHPP using herbal medicine and acupuncture for treating MCI and the safety of herbal medicine using liver and renal function tests.

Nonpharmacological treatments for Tourette syndrome and tic disorders: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: A tic is a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic motor movement, or vocalization. Tic disorders are diagnosed based on the presence of motor or vocal tics, duration of tic symptoms, and age at onset. Current clinical practice guidelines strongly recommend behavioral therapies because they are more effective and safer than medications.

The mindfulness-based stress reduction program for improving sleep quality in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in improving sleep in cancer survivors.

Methods: Four electronic databases (Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, and PsycARTICLES) were searched for randomized controlled trials evaluating the effects of MBSR on the sleep of cancer survivors from their inception to May 2020. The primary outcome was sleep quality measured by validated questionnaires such as the Insomnia Severity Index and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.