Medicine and Health

A systematic review and multivariate meta-analysis of the physical and mental health benefits of touch interventions

J. Packheiser, H. Hartmann, et al.

Discover the compelling findings of a pre-registered systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis conducted by Julian Packheiser, Helena Hartmann, and colleagues. The research explores how touch interventions can enhance physical and mental health, revealing surprising distinctions between human and robot touch, and highlighting the profound benefits of parental touch on newborns.

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