Miscellaneous Interventions for Anxiety
Discussion
In a randomized controlled trial, Feng et al. (2017) evaluated the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen compared to psychotherapy or standard rehabilitation on anxiety symptoms. The study found significant difference in levels of anxiety among those that received HBO compared to standard rehabilitation group. No significant difference was seen among HBO and psychotherapy.
Conclusion
There is level 1b evidence that hyperbaric oxygen may improve symptoms of anxiety post SCI.
Hyperbaric oxygen may improve symptoms of anxiety post SCI.
Discussion
Federici and colleagues (2019) provided participants with a sexual health psychoeducation program over 12 session. The program found no significant improvements in level of anxiety post intervention.
Conclusion
There is level 4 evidence that sexual health may not improve anxiety post SCI.
Sexual health education may not improve symptoms of anxiety post SCI.