Systematic review, 2023
What nonpharmacological methods help premenstrual syndrome symptoms?
Aromatherapy, educational programs, health belief models, and acupressure were found effective. However, confidence is low because only four studies met the inclusion criteria.
What they did
Systematic review of randomized controlled nursing theses. Searched Turkish thesis databases from October to November 2022 using keywords PMS and premenstrual syndrome. Found 130 total studies; only 4 were randomized controlled trials meeting inclusion criteria.
What they found
The four studies used various symptom measurement scales and found that aromatherapy, health-related education models, health belief models, and acupressure significantly reduced PMS symptoms.
What it means for you
These four nonpharmacological methods may help PMS. However, the evidence is very limited because only four small studies met criteria, and they came from postgraduate theses rather than published peer-reviewed journals. More research is needed.
130
Total studies found in search
4
Studies included in review
Oct-Nov 2022
Search period
About the study
- Original title
- Nonpharmacologic Methods Used in the Management of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Postgraduate Theses
- Authors
- Ahsen Demirhan Kayacık, Kevser Özdemir
- Journal
- Sakarya Üniversitesi Holistik Sağlık Dergisi
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Systematic review
- What was tested
- Aromatherapy, health education, health belief models, and acupressure
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.54803/sauhsd.1251146
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