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Systematic review found that standalone gamified smartphone apps have a small-to-moderate effect on increasing physical activity levels in people of all health statuses and ages

Many people do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity. Strategies are needed to improve motivation for increasing and sustaining physical activity levels. Gamification of smartphone apps involves using game design elements including storytelling, …

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Infographic for systematic review found that cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy are associated with higher treatment success compared to no intervention for children with functional abdominal pain disorders

Infographic for systematic review found that cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy are associated with higher treatment success compared to no intervention for children with functional abdominal pain disorders Last month we summarised the systematic review …

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DiTA update (10 October 2022)

DiTA contains 2,386 records. In the 10 October 2022 update you will find: 2,134 reports of primary studies, and 252 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests …

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PEDro update (10 October 2022)

PEDro contains 56,512 records. In the 10 October 2022 update you will find: 43,147 Reports of randomised controlled trials (42,298 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 12,637 reports …

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Systematic review found that cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy are associated with higher treatment success compared to no intervention for children with functional abdominal pain disorders.

Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) can be divided into four subcategories (functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraine and functional abdominal pain not otherwise specified). These painful conditions can severely affect the quality of life …

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