Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression

Shevchuk, Nikolai A

doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2007.04.052

Cited by 60 publications

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“…These health benefits are believed to be a consequence of the physiological responses to CWI and, particularly, alterations in these responses with cold water adaptation (Huttunen et al 2004;Kukkonen-Harjula & Kauppinen, 2006). However, although controlled trials investigating the therapeutic use of CWI are lacking, there is a theoretical, physiological basis suggesting that this is an area worthy of investigation (Shevchuk, 2008;Harper, 2012).…”

Section: Deliberate Coolingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Cold water immersion: kill or cure?

Tipton

Collier

Massey

et al. 2017

Experimental Physiology

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What is the topic of this review? This is the first review to look across the broad field of 'cold water immersion' and to determine the threats and benefits associated with it as both a hazard and a treatment. What advances does it highlight? The level of evidence supporting each of the areas reviewed is assessed. Like other environmental constituents, such as pressure, heat and oxygen, cold water can be either good or bad, threat or treatment, depending on circumstance. Given the current increase in the popularly of open cold water swimming, it is timely to review the various human responses to cold water immersion (CWI) and consider the strength of the claims made for the effects of CWI. As a consequence, in this review we look at the history of CWI and examine CWI as a precursor to drowning, cardiac arrest and hypothermia. We also assess its role in prolonged survival underwater, extending exercise time in the heat and treating hyperthermic casualties. More recent uses, such as in the prevention of inflammation and treatment of inflammation-related conditions, are also considered. It is concluded that the evidence base for the different claims made for CWI are varied, and although in most instances there seems to be a credible rationale for the benefits or otherwise of CWI, in some instances the supporting data remain at the level of anecdotal speculation. Clear directions and requirements for future research are indicated by this review.

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Section: Deliberate Coolingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…; Kukkonen‐Harjula & Kauppinen, ). However, although controlled trials investigating the therapeutic use of CWI are lacking, there is a theoretical, physiological basis suggesting that this is an area worthy of investigation (Shevchuk, ; Harper, ).…”

Section: Introduction: Historymentioning

confidence: 99%

Cold water immersion: kill or cure?

Tipton

Collier

Massey

et al. 2017

Experimental Physiology

134

103

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“…A possible explanation for this could be that showers have a way of waking people up, both physically and mentally . It seems that water can rejuvenate the body, getting rid of stress and producing a sense of well‐being …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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The ‘switch on–switch off model’: Strategies used by nurses to mentally prepare and disengage from work

Manomenidis

Panagopoulou

Montgomery

2016

Int J of Nursing Practice

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There is considerable research on the experience of nurses during both their work and non-work time. However, we know relatively little about the strategies nurses use immediately before and immediately after their shift. This crossover period, from one shift to another, has critical impact for patient outcomes. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore strategies nurses employ to mentally prepare for their shift (switch on), and mentally disengage after the end of it (switch off). Eleven Greek hospital nurses were recruited for the study. Interviews were audio-taped and analysed using a content analysis approach. Five themes were identified as strategies nurses use to mentally prepare and disengage from their shift: (i) personal care/grooming; (ii) religious rituals; (iii) nicotine/caffeine; (iv) social interaction; and (v) listening to music. Nurses reported using the same strategies before and after their shift, but for different purposes. The authors propose a 'switch on-switch off' model to describe the process of mental preparation and mental disengagement from work. The switch-on/off approach represents an opportunity to increase nurses' resilience and identify individual and organizational factors that contribute to patient outcomes.

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“…These cause changes in blood flow and associated metabolic functions, via physiological mechanisms, including those of thermoregulation are these days fairly well understood and which underpin the contemporary use of hydrotherapy. By constricting or dilating arterioles in specific areas of the body, such as skeletal muscles, the skin, and the abdominal region, it is possible not only to regulate the blood pressure but also to alter the distribution of blood in various parts of the body (Driver et al, 2006;Giaquinto et al, 2007;Gordon and Lubitz, 2009;Shevchuk, 2008).…”

Section: Hydrotherapymentioning

confidence: 99%