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Does Aerobic And Resistance Exercise Reduce Fatigue In Men With Prostate Cancer?, Rachel L. Metz
Does Aerobic And Resistance Exercise Reduce Fatigue In Men With Prostate Cancer?, Rachel L. Metz
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not aerobic and resistance exercise reduces fatigue in men with prostate cancer.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of three randomized controlled trials (RCT’s) published in peer reviewed journals between 2013-2017.
DATA SOURCES: Data sources obtained for this review were found in using PubMed and Cochrane Library and chosen based on their relevance to the clinical question and if they included patient oriented evidence that matters (POEMS).
OUTCOMES MEASURED: All three studies measured the effect aerobic and resistance exercise has on fatigue in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen …
Is Yoga Effective In Reducing Fatigue In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis?, Melissa L. Hessler
Is Yoga Effective In Reducing Fatigue In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis?, Melissa L. Hessler
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not the use of yoga helps to improve fatigue in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Study Design: Review of three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2004-current, all in the English language.
Data Sources: Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs), all of which evaluate the effectiveness of yoga compared to a control group that was asked not to change their exercise habits as they pertain to fatigue. All studies were found using PubMed and EBSCOhost.
Outcomes Measured: Each of the three articles analyzed the effects of yoga therapy …
Is Sodium Oxybate A Safe And Effective Treatment For Patients With Fibromyalgia, Britanie A. Grandinette
Is Sodium Oxybate A Safe And Effective Treatment For Patients With Fibromyalgia, Britanie A. Grandinette
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not Sodium Oxybate is a safe and effective treatment of pain and sleep-related symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Study design: Review of three English language primary randomized controlled trials published between 2003-2010.
Data Sources: Randomized, controlled clinical trials comparing Sodium Oxybate to a placebo group were found using PubMed and Cochrane database.
Outcome Measured: Disease improvement and adverse effects (nausea). Disease improvement was measure using Disease the Tender point index (TPI) (rated 0-4), subjective daily assessments of pain /fatigue, PVAS score (0= no pain, 100= worst possible pain), FVAS score …