Lee Alyssa Wan-Chei, Hirani Rahim, Ogulnick Jonathan, Tiwari Raj K, Etienne Mill
School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla 10595 NY, USA.
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla 10595 NY, USA.
NeuroSci. 2025 Jun 4;6(2):51. doi: 10.3390/neurosci6020051.
In the face of the limitations in pharmacological and surgical interventions for neurological conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, patients are increasingly turning to non-pharmacological and alternative therapies to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. This shift underscores the urgent need for accessible, effective, and affordable treatments. This literature review examines a range of alternative and personalized therapies, including game therapy, animal-assisted therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, music therapy, aroma therapy, and shinrin-yoku therapy. These modalities have demonstrated promising results in mitigating symptoms and enhancing well-being among individuals grappling with neurological disorders. Moreover, these therapies offer a holistic approach that complements traditional medical interventions, underscoring the importance of integrating diverse treatment modalities. Despite their historical roots in non-clinical settings, their potential in modern clinical practice remains untapped. The findings suggest the necessity for further research, particularly large cohort studies, to validate the efficacy of these personalized therapies and advocate for their widespread adoption. In an era marked by escalating healthcare costs, the exploration of alternative therapies presents a compelling avenue for enhancing patient care while simultaneously addressing economic challenges within the healthcare system.
面对帕金森病和阿尔茨海默病等神经疾病在药物和手术干预方面的局限性,患者越来越多地转向非药物和替代疗法来管理症状并提高生活质量。这种转变凸显了对可及、有效且负担得起的治疗方法的迫切需求。这篇文献综述考察了一系列替代疗法和个性化疗法,包括游戏疗法、动物辅助疗法、舞蹈疗法、艺术疗法、音乐疗法、芳香疗法和森林浴疗法。这些疗法在减轻神经疾病患者的症状和增进幸福感方面已显示出有希望的结果。此外,这些疗法提供了一种整体方法,对传统医学干预起到补充作用,凸显了整合多种治疗方式的重要性。尽管它们起源于非临床环境,但其在现代临床实践中的潜力仍未得到充分发掘。研究结果表明有必要进行进一步研究,尤其是大型队列研究,以验证这些个性化疗法的疗效并倡导其广泛应用。在一个医疗成本不断攀升的时代,探索替代疗法为加强患者护理同时应对医疗系统内的经济挑战提供了一条引人注目的途径。
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