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Falcón González A, Gallegos Sancho MI, González Flores E, Galve Calvo E, Ruiz Vozmediano J, Domingo García P, López Martos R, Sánchez Rivas E, Iglesias Urraca CM, Gómez Calvo AI, De Mariscal Polo A, Ramos-Medina R, Rivero M, Martínez Marín V. Beyond cancer treatment: dermo-aesthetic and other wellness recommendations for breast cancer patients. Clin Transl Oncol 2024:10.1007/s12094-024-03636-9. [PMID: 39210207 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-024-03636-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Breast cancer, a prevalent malignancy among women, has various physical and psychological impacts. This comprehensive review offers an in-depth look at multidisciplinary dermo-aesthetic intervention approaches, emphasizing the balance between oncological therapies and the management of these effects. The information presented spans specialties such as aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery, dermatology, physiotherapy, nutrition, odontology, and gynecology. This review, which serves as a clinical guide, aims to establish a safe protocol for non-medical interventions involving oncologists, physicians, and specialists from various areas in patients with breast cancer focused on improving their quality of life. This work offers personalized and integrative care strategies for the eradication of cancer. However, it is still necessary for patients to consult with their oncologist before undergoing any dermo aesthetic treatment. However, it is still necessary for patients to consult with their oncologist before undergoing any dermo aesthetic treatment.
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- Alejandro Falcón González
- Medical Oncology Service, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Av. Manuel Siurot, S/N, 41013, Seville, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Service, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas, 2, Beiro, 18014, Granada, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Service, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Osakidetza, Av. Montevideo, 18, 48013, Bilbao, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Service, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas, 2, Beiro, 18014, Granada, Spain
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- Director of the Vodder Physiotherapy Center, Calle Ayala, 48. 1º Izq., 28001, Madrid, Spain
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Av. Manuel Siurot, S/N, 41013, Seville, Spain
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- Plastic Surgery Service, Hospital Universitario La Paz, P.º de la Castellana, 261, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Hospital General de Segovia, Luis Erik Clavería Street, 40002, Segovia, Spain
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- Dermatology Service, Basurto University Hospital, Montevideo Etorb., 18, Basurtu-Zorrotza, 48013, Bilbao, Spain
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- Medical Department, Pfizer Oncology, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Service, La Paz University Hospital, P.º de la Castellana, 261, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
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Ha YS, Kim JW, Lee JY, You JY, Jung SP, Hahm SC, Park KH. The effect of aroma lymphatic tressage on taxane-induced lower-extremity edema in breast cancer patients. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2024:hyae099. [PMID: 39158329 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyae099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Taxanes are effective chemotherapy drugs for breast cancer care, but adverse effects pose a significant challenge in cancer treatment. Taxane-induced fluid retention and lower-extremity edema are two of the important dose-limiting toxicity and result in decreased quality of life (QoL). However, there is no standard of care to alleviate the symptoms. We conducted a clinical study to assess the efficacy of short-term aroma lymphatic tressage therapy (ALTT) in reducing taxane-induced edema in breast cancer patients. METHODS In this phase 2 clinical trial, patients with edema of CTCAE grade 2 or higher were enrolled and conducted 8 sessions of ALTT. The primary endpoint was to determine the proportion of patients with a reduction in lower extremity circumference of 3% or more before and 6 weeks after starting ALTT. The change in QoL was assessed as the secondary endpoint using QoL questionnaires. RESULTS A total of 37 breast cancer patients completed the protocol and were analyzed. The median sum of the 3-point circumference (thigh, calf, and ankle) was 230.8 cm (IQR 218-243) in the baseline and 220.2 cm (IQR 212-236) at the end of the study. The average decrease of circumference was 3.8%. About, 23 patients (62%) experienced a circumference decrease of 3% or more. An improvement in every scale of FACT-TAXANE and EORTC-QLQ-C30 was observed when comparing questionnaire results before and at the end of the intervention (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Eight sessions of ALTT over 4 weeks were effective in reducing lower-extremity edema and resulted in improvement of QoL in patients with breast cancer.
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- Yang Sun Ha
- Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, CHA University, 355, Pangyo-ro, Bundanggu, Seongnam-si, Kyonggi-do 13488, Republic of Korea
- OTI Oncology Aesthetic Korea, Seongbukro 114, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02837, South Korea
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- Division of Hemato-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Korea University College of Medicine, 73, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, CHA University, 355, Pangyo-ro, Bundanggu, Seongnam-si, Kyonggi-do 13488, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hemato-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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Casini F, Scaltrito F, Grimaldi MT, Pop TL, Calcaterra V, Zuccotti GV, Pettoello-Mantovani M, Ferrara P, Corsello G, Fabiano V. Use of complementary and alternative medicine in children affected by oncologic, neurologic and liver diseases: a narrative review. Ital J Pediatr 2023; 49:152. [PMID: 37968663 PMCID: PMC10647067 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-023-01554-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) consist of a broad group of restorative resources often linked to existing local cultures and established health care systems and are also increasingly used in children with some serious illnesses. In this narrative review, we examine the epidemiology of the use, efficacy, and safety of complementary and alternative medicine in pediatric oncology, neurology, and hepatology. We searched for relevant articles published in Pubmed evaluating CAM use and its efficacy in safety in children affected by oncologic, neurologic and liver diseases. CAM is used to improve the success of conventional therapies, but also to alleviate the pain, discomfort, and suffering resulting from the diseases and their treatment, which are often associated with a significant burden of adverse effects. CAM use must be evaluated in children with neurological, oncological and liver diseases.
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- Francesca Casini
- Pediatric Department, University of Milan, "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- 2Nd Pediatric Discipline, Department of Mother and Child, Center of Expertise in Pediatric Liver Rare Diseases, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy2Nd Pediatric ClinicEmergency Clinical Hospital for Children Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- European Pediatric Association-Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations, Berlin, Germany
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- Pediatric Department, University of Milan, "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154, Milan, Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, University of Milan, "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Milan, 20157, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
- European Pediatric Association-Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
- Operative Research Unit of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, University of Milan, "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154, Milan, Italy.
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Milan, 20157, Milan, Italy.
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Liu C, Chen X, Wu S. The effect of massage therapy on pain after surgery: A comprehensive meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med 2022; 71:102892. [PMID: 36309174 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Findings on the usefulness of massage therapy (MT) in postoperative pain management are often inconsistent among studies. OBJECTIVES This study's aim is to conduct a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) to clarify the effects of massage therapy in the treatment of postoperative pain. METHODS Three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched for RCTs published from database inception through January 26, 2021. The primary outcome was pain relief. The quality of RCTs was appraised with the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. The random-effect model was used to calculate the effect sizes and standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95 % confidential intervals (CIs) as a summary effect. The heterogeneity test was conducted through I2. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were used to explore the source of heterogeneity. Possible publication bias was assessed using visual inspection of funnel plot asymmetry. RESULTS The analysis included 33 RCTs and showed that MT is effective in reducing postoperative pain (SMD, -1.32; 95 % CI, -2.01 to -0.63; p = 0.0002; I2 = 98.67 %). A similar significant effect was found for both short (immediate assessment) and long terms (assessment performed 4-6 weeks after the MT). Remarkably, we found neither the duration per session nor the dose had an impact on the effect of MT and there seemed to be no difference in the effects of different MT types. In addition, MT seemed to be more effective for adults. Furthermore, MT had better analgesic effects on cesarean section and heart surgery than orthopedic surgery. LIMITATIONS Publication bias is possible due to the inclusion of studies in English only. Additionally, the included studies were extremely heterogeneous. Double-blind research on MT is difficult to implement, and none of the included studies is double-blind. There was some heterogeneity and publication bias in the included studies. In addition, there is no uniform evaluation standard for the operation level of massage practitioners, which may lead to research implementation bias. CONCLUSIONS MT is effective in reducing postoperative pain in both short and long terms.
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- Chunhua Liu
- Department of Cancer Rehabilitation, Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lishui, Zhejiang, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Cancer Rehabilitation, Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lishui, Zhejiang, China.
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Caregiver delivered massage therapy options in inpatient palliative care: A mixed methods exploratory study. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2022; 49:101663. [PMID: 36099703 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND and purpose: Massage therapy can benefit palliative care inpatients and this intervention could be provided by trained caregivers in this setting. This study aimed to determine the feasibility and acceptance of caregiver massage therapy, to explore patients' and caregivers' experience of massage therapy, and examine staff perspectives about caregiver massage therapy in palliative care. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a mixed methods, convergent, study design. Inpatient palliative care patients were offered massage provided by a caregiver, following training. Caregiver massage therapy was provided up to five days post training. Patients and caregivers completed self-report measures of satisfaction for the five-day intervention, while caregivers rated massage-related burden and confidence. Healthcare professionals working in inpatient palliative care participated in a focus group, during which enablers and barriers to caregiver massage therapy were explored. RESULTS Over the three-month recruitment period, 62 participants were available for recruitment. Of these, 23 (37%) consented to caregiver massage. Caregiver burden was highest on day 2 (mean 2.9/5) while confidence was highest on day 4 (mean 4.1/5). Caregivers and patients were satisfied with the massage training sessions, and patients reported perceptions of comfort during subsequent sessions. Staff-identified enablers to caregiver massage therapy included patient symptom improvement and caregiver empowerment but considered caregiver massage potentially burdensome for caregivers. CONCLUSION Caregiver massage training is feasible, with a modest acceptance within an inpatient palliative care unit. Enablers of massage therapy in inpatient palliative care were caregiver empowerment, but this model was perceived as potentially burdensome for caregivers by healthcare professionals.
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Yu H, Miao W, Ji E, Huang S, Jin S, Zhu X, Liu MZ, Sun YG, Xu F, Yu X. Social touch-like tactile stimulation activates a tachykinin 1-oxytocin pathway to promote social interactions. Neuron 2022; 110:1051-1067.e7. [PMID: 35045339 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2021.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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It is well known that affective and pleasant touch promotes individual well-being and facilitates affiliative social communication, although the neural circuit that mediates this process is largely unknown. Here, we show that social-touch-like tactile stimulation (ST) enhances firing of oxytocin neurons in the mouse paraventricular hypothalamus (PVH) and promotes social interactions and positively reinforcing place preference. These results link pleasant somatosensory stimulation to increased social interactions and positive affective valence. We further show that tachykinin 1 (Tac1+) neurons in the lateral and ventrolateral periaqueductal gray (l/vlPAG) send monosynaptic excitatory projections to PVH oxytocin neurons. Functionally, activation of PVH-projecting Tac1+ neurons increases firing of oxytocin neurons, promotes social interactions, and increases preference for the social touch context, whereas reducing activity of Tac1+ neurons abolishes ST-induced oxytocin neuronal firing. Together, these results identify a dipeptidergic pathway from l/vlPAG Tac1+ neurons to PVH oxytocin neurons, through which pleasant sensory experience promotes social behavior.
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- Hang Yu
- Institute of Neuroscience, State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Institute, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science-Shenzhen Fundamental Research Institutions, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Institute, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science-Shenzhen Fundamental Research Institutions, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Institute, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science-Shenzhen Fundamental Research Institutions, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; School of Life Sciences, Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, and Peking University McGovern Institute, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Autism Research Center of Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing 102206, China.
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Kocot-Kępska M, Zajączkowska R, Zhao J, Wordliczek J, Tomasik PJ, Przeklasa-Muszyńska A. The role of complementary and alternative methods in the treatment of pain in patients with cancer - current evidence and clinical practice: a narrative review. Contemp Oncol (Pozn) 2021; 25:88-94. [PMID: 34667434 PMCID: PMC8506432 DOI: 10.5114/wo.2021.105969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pain related to cancer, despite the numerous treatment options available, is still a challenge in contemporary pain medicine. The unsatisfactory treatment of cancer pain is one of the main reasons why patients seek complementary and alternative methods (CAM) and a more integrative/holistic approach to pain management. The popularity of CAM forces healthcare professionals to provide patients with current and evidence-based information on the effectiveness and safety of CAM. The aim of the paper is to present current evidence and limitations regarding CAM commonly used in the pain management of cancer patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS The paper comprehensively reviews the current and most relevant literature considering the integrative approach to management of pain due to cancer disease and/or cancer treatment. RESULTS The available data from clinical trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews supports the effectiveness of acupuncture, massage, physical exercises, music therapy, and mind-body therapies as adjunct therapies for alleviating pain in cancer patients, although the supporting evidence is weak or moderate. CONCLUSIONS Based on the available knowledge, physicians should be capable of advising the cancer patient as to which CAM methods can be used safely, which are contraindicated, and what therapeutic effects they may expect, especially when standard pain treatment fails or induces serious side effects. An integrative approach to cancer pain management may improve the quality of pain treatment, patients' quality of life, and satisfaction with pain relief.
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- Magdalena Kocot-Kępska
- Department for Pain Research and Treatment, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, TCM Clinic, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Polish-American Children’s Hospital, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department for Pain Research and Treatment, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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Kelemen A, Anderson E, Jordan K, Cates LC, Shipp G, Groninger H. "I Didn't Know Massages Could Do That:" A qualitative analysis of the perception of hospitalized patients receiving massage therapy from specially trained massage therapists. Complement Ther Med 2020; 52:102509. [PMID: 32951756 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study examined the perception and experience of hospitalized palliative care eligible patients receiving massage therapy from specially trained massaged therapist. DESIGN Twenty hospitalized palliative care eligible patients received three differing doses of massage therapy from specially trained massage therapists. Patients were interviewed about their experience and perception related to the massage. Open-ended data were collected and analyzed using a grounded theory approach. SETTING 912-bed tertiary hospital center in Washington, DC. RESULTS Participants generally perceived the hospital-based massage experience positively. Participants noted how the massage experience provoked reflection on the overall hospital experience in two ways: first, as a reference point to the inpatient environment itself, and second, in terms of how massage reduces this distress and creates a sense of peace, at least temporarily. CONCLUSION The data collected in these semi-structured interviews showed that massage therapy can uniquely ameliorate some of the most pervasive challenges to quality of life for hospitalized patients affected by chronic and serious illness.
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- Anne Kelemen
- Georgetown University Medical Center/MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, United States.
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- Georgetown University Medical Center/MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, United States
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- Georgetown University Medical Center/MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, United States
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Effect of Reflexology in Treating Cancer Pain: A Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm.102195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Context: Pain is a common symptom associated with cancer and its treatment. The conventional treatment does not often relieve cancer pain optimally. The complementary therapies are increasingly used as adjunct therapy alongside pharmacological and conventional treatments in patients. Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the existing evidence for reflexology effect on cancer pain through a meta-analysis. Data Sources: In this systematic review, electronic databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and PubMed were searched to find relevant studies until December 2018. Study Selection: We included before-after studies and trials of interventions that focused on pain management using reflexology modality as an intervention in patients with cancer regardless of cancer type. The effect of reflexology for patients with cancer pain was investigated as the main outcome. Data Extraction: The extracted information included name of authors, year of publication, study location, type of study, sample size, and outcome indicator. Consensus was reached by discussion in case of disagreement during each stage of selection, qualitative assessment, and extraction of data. We assessed heterogeneity using the I2 statistics. The publication bias was explored using the Egger’s and the funnel plot. We meta-analyzed the data and reported the standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) using the random-effects model. Meta-analysis was done using the Revman software. Results: Eight studies with 948 participants were analyzed using a random- effects model meta-analysis. Included studies consisted of five randomized clinical trials, one quasi-experimental, and two pre-post design. We observed a positive effect for reflexology in patients with cancer pain compared with usual care (SMD- 0.55 [95% CI-0.82 to 0.21] P < 0.001). Conclusions: This systematic review provides sufficient evidence for the effectiveness of reflexology as an effective treatment in cancer pain. But we recommend conducting studies with larger sample size, well-designed trials with sufficient duration and longer follow-up periods with clear details about reflex practitioners, duration of intervention, instrument for pain assessment, and outcome. Meanwhile, patients should be adequately monitored and adverse effects should be reported. All of the aforementioned issues might affect the impact of reflexology adjuvant treatment.
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Tarsha MS, Park S, Tortora S. Body-Centered Interventions for Psychopathological Conditions: A Review. Front Psychol 2020; 10:2907. [PMID: 32038351 PMCID: PMC6993757 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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World-wide, billions of dollars are spent each year on body-centered interventions to alleviate both physical and psychological pathologies. Given the high demand and increasing popularity of body-centered interventions, there is need for a systematic organization of empirical evidence associated with body-centered therapies. This article reviews the psychological effects of body-centered interventions on emotional well-being, including both self and other-administered (receptive) therapies. Theory behind body-centered interventions rely upon the bidirectional communication pathway between the brain and body. We investigated the bidirectional communication pathway between the brain and body by evaluating evidence across multiple body-centered therapies. The research reviewed includes studies that investigate effects of massage therapy, reflexology, acupuncture, functional relaxation, emotional freedom technique, Rolfing, yoga, tai-chi, and dance/movement therapy on psychological conditions across the lifespan. Results demonstrated that overall, massage therapy, tai-chi, dance/movement therapy, functional relaxation, reflexology, acupuncture and emotional freedom technique seem to alleviate stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and facilitate pain reduction. Of these, the most robust evidence available was for massage therapy, indicating it is an effective intervention for numerous age groups and populations. Rolfing and reflexology had the least amount of support, with few studies available that had small sample sizes. Although these conclusions are limited by scarcity of high-quality empirical data and contradictory findings, available evidence indicates that body-centered interventions can be effective in reducing psychopathology and supports the proposed mechanism of the bidirectional pathway between the brain and body: the body holds the potential to influence the mind. Integrating body-centered therapies in both clinical settings and as self-care could lead to better outcomes. Lastly, we propose the first taxonomy of body-centered interventions and empirical evidence of their effectiveness for clinicians and researchers.
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- Mary S. Tarsha
- Department of Psychology, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Dancing Dialogue: Healing and Expressive Arts, New York, NY, United States
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Ali A. Lyme Disease. Integr Med (Encinitas) 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-35868-2.00023-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Frenkel M, Sapire K. Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Hematologic Malignancies: Questions and Challenges. Curr Oncol Rep 2017; 19:79. [PMID: 29032389 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-017-0635-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Hematologic malignancies represent 9.7% of all cancers, making them the fourth most common type of cancer in the United States. The aggressive and complex treatments administered in hematologic malignancies result in a high burden of psychological needs. Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) is becoming one of the options that patients use to address their distress during and after cancer treatments. It is not clear whether appropriate CIM can relieve distress in patients affected by these malignancies. This review covers the potential benefits of CIM as relates to nutrition, nutritional supplements, exercise, circadian rhythm, methods for reducing distress during bone marrow aspiration, massage therapy, and acupuncture, in treating patients with hematological malignancies. This review may provide a framework to enhance patient-doctor dialogue regarding CIM use in hematologic malignancies.
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- Moshe Frenkel
- Department of Family Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA. .,Integrative Medicine Program, Institute of Oncology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel. .,, Hashoftim 1 B, 30900, Zichron Yaacov, Israel.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Integrative oncology helps support the health of patients with cancer and their caregivers through an evidence-informed approach to lifestyle and behavior modification and the use of complementary health therapies as part of conventional cancer care. Integrative approaches can provide patients relief from cancer and cancer treatment-related symptoms, leading to improvements in their physical and psychosocial health. An evidence-informed approach is important when recommending an integrative cancer plan. Efforts at enhancing communication between patients and health care providers, as well as between integrative practitioners and conventional health care teams, are critical to achieving optimal health and healing for patients with cancer.
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- Gabriel Lopez
- Section of Integrative Medicine, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Integrative Medicine Center, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1414, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1429 First Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Integrative Medicine, Integrative Medicine Program, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Pedrazza M, Berlanda S, Trifiletti E, Minuzzo S. Variables of Individual Difference and the Experience of Touch in Nursing. West J Nurs Res 2017; 40:1614-1637. [DOI: 10.1177/0193945917705621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We aim to investigate nurses’ feelings of comfort or discomfort with three different types of touch: task-oriented contact, touch promoting physical comfort, and touch providing emotional containment. A questionnaire was administered to a sample of 198 nurses. We present results of multiple regression analysis identifying some antecedents of nurses’ feelings of comfort with touch, namely, attachment style, worry, gender, and length of service. Worry is negatively associated with task-oriented contact and touch promoting physical comfort. Attachment security and length of service are associated with comfort with touch aimed at emotional containment; female nurses feel more comfortable than male nurses in performing this type of touch. Practical implications of findings are discussed in relation to the promotion of focused training courses for practitioners who are willing to improve the quality of care services.
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Robison JG, Smith CL. Therapeutic Massage During Chemotherapy and/or Biotherapy Infusions: Patient Perceptions of Pain, Fatigue, Nausea, Anxiety, and Satisfaction. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2017; 20:E34-40. [PMID: 26991721 DOI: 10.1188/16.cjon.e34-e40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with cancer commonly experience disease or treatment side effects, including pain, fatigue, nausea, and anxiety. An expanding body of literature supports the use of therapeutic massage (TM) as an adjunct to conventional therapies to manage these side effects. OBJECTIVES This article describes patients' perceptions of pain, fatigue, nausea, and anxiety and their overall satisfaction with TM provided concurrently with chemotherapy and/or biotherapy. METHODS In an academic outpatient comprehensive cancer center, consenting patients were asked to identify massage site preference (hands and/or feet). The licensed massage therapist delivered TM for 20 minutes to patients concurrently receiving chemotherapy and/or biotherapy. Patients rated their pain, fatigue, nausea, and anxiety pre- and post-TM using a Likert-type scale. Qualitative and quantitative data related to patients' perceived value of TM were obtained postintervention. FINDINGS Participants (N = 58) reported a statistically significant reduction in each of the following variables.
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The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy for Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 2017:5869315. [PMID: 28133489 PMCID: PMC5241490 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5869315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background. Depression is one of the greatest health concerns affecting 350 million people globally. Aromatherapy is a popular CAM intervention chosen by people with depression. Due to the growing popularity of aromatherapy for alleviating depressive symptoms, in-depth evaluation of the evidence-based clinical efficacy of aromatherapy is urgently needed. Purpose. This systematic review aims to provide an analysis of the clinical evidence on the efficacy of aromatherapy for depressive symptoms on any type of patients. Methods. A systematic database search was carried out using predefined search terms in 5 databases: AMED, CINHAL, CCRCT, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO. Outcome measures included scales measuring depressive symptoms levels. Results. Twelve randomized controlled trials were included and two administration methods for the aromatherapy intervention including inhaled aromatherapy (5 studies) and massage aromatherapy (7 studies) were identified. Seven studies showed improvement in depressive symptoms. Limitations. The quality of half of the studies included is low, and the administration protocols among the studies varied considerably. Different assessment tools were also employed among the studies. Conclusions. Aromatherapy showed potential to be used as an effective therapeutic option for the relief of depressive symptoms in a wide variety of subjects. Particularly, aromatherapy massage showed to have more beneficial effects than inhalation aromatherapy.
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Grandi LC. From Sweeping to the Caress: Similarities and Discrepancies between Human and Non-Human Primates' Pleasant Touch. Front Psychol 2016; 7:1371. [PMID: 27660620 PMCID: PMC5014988 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Affective touch plays a key role in affiliative behavior, offering a mechanism for the formation and maintenance of social bonds among conspecifics, both in humans and non-human primates. Furthermore, it has been speculated that the CT fiber system is a specific coding channel for affiliative touch that occurs during skin-to-skin interactions with conspecifics. In humans, this touch is commonly referred to as the caress, and its correlation with the CT fiber system has been widely demonstrated. It has been hypothesized that the sweeping touch that occurs during grooming in non-human primates may modulate the CT fibers, with recent preliminary studies on rhesus monkeys supporting this hypothesis. The present mini-review proposes a comparison between the pleasant touch, caress and sweeping of humans and non-human primates, respectively. The currently available data was therefore reviewed regarding (i) the correlation between pleasant touch and CT fibers both in humans and non-human primates, (ii) the autonomic effects, (iii) the encoding at the central nervous system, (iv) the development from early life to adulthood, and (v) the potential applications of pleasant touch in the daily lives of both humans and non-human primates. Moreover, by considering both the similarities and discrepancies between the human caress and non-human primate sweeping, a possible evolutionary mechanism can be proposed that has developed from sweeping as a utilitarian action with affiliative meaning among monkeys, to the caress as a purely affective gesture associated with humans.
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Boyd C, Crawford C, Paat CF, Price A, Xenakis L, Zhang W. The Impact of Massage Therapy on Function in Pain Populations-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: Part II, Cancer Pain Populations. PAIN MEDICINE (MALDEN, MASS.) 2016; 17:1553-1568. [PMID: 27165967 PMCID: PMC4975018 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Pain is multi-dimensional and may be better addressed through a holistic, biopsychosocial approach. Massage therapy is commonly practiced among patients seeking pain management; however, its efficacy is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis is the first to rigorously assess the quality of massage therapy research and evidence for its efficacy in treating pain, function-related and health-related quality of life in cancer populations. METHODS Key databases were searched from inception through February 2014. Eligible randomized controlled trials were assessed for methodological quality using the SIGN 50 Checklist. Meta-analysis was applied at the outcome level. A diverse steering committee interpreted the results to develop recommendations. RESULTS Twelve high quality and four low quality studies were subsequently included in the review. Results demonstrate massage therapy is effective for treating pain compared to no treatment [standardized mean difference (SMD) = -.20] and active (SMD = -0.55) comparators. Compared to active comparators, massage therapy was also found to be beneficial for treating fatigue (SMD = -1.06) and anxiety (SMD = -1.24). CONCLUSION Based on the evidence, weak recommendations are suggested for massage therapy, compared to an active comparator, for the treatment of pain, fatigue, and anxiety. No recommendations were suggested for massage therapy compared to no treatment or sham control based on the available literature to date. This review addresses massage therapy safety, research challenges, how to address identified research gaps, and necessary next steps for implementing massage therapy as a viable pain management option for cancer pain populations.
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- Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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Shin E, Seo K, Lee S, Jang J, Jung Y, Kim M, Yeon J. Massage with or without aromatherapy for symptom relief in people with cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 2016:CD009873. [PMID: 27258432 PMCID: PMC10406396 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009873.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Massage and aromatherapy massage are used to relieve cancer-related symptoms. A number of claims have been made for these treatments including reduction of pain, anxiety, depression, and stress. Other studies have not shown these benefits. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of massage with or without aromatherapy on pain and other symptoms associated with cancer. SEARCH METHODS We searched the following databases and trials registries up to August 2015: the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL, 2015, Issue 7), MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), PubMed Cancer Subset, SADCCT, and the World Health Organization (WHO) ICTRP. We also searched clinical trial registries for ongoing studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled studies (RCTs) reporting the effects of aromatherapy or massage therapy, or both, in people with cancer of any age. We applied no language restrictions. Comparators were massage (using carrier oil only) versus no massage, massage with aromatherapy (using carrier oil plus essential oils) versus no massage, and massage with aromatherapy (using carrier oil plus essential oils) versus massage without aromatherapy (using carrier oil only). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS At least two review authors selected studies, assessed the risk of bias, and extracted data relating to pain and other symptoms associated with cancer, using standardised forms. We assessed the evidence using GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) and created two 'Summary of findings' tables. MAIN RESULTS We included 19 studies (21 reports) of very low quality evidence with a total of 1274 participants. We included 14 studies (16 reports) in a qualitative synthesis and five studies in a quantitative synthesis (meta-analysis). Thirteen studies (14 reports, 596 participants) compared massage with no massage. Six studies (seven reports, 561 participants) compared aromatherapy massage with no massage. Two studies (117 participants) compared massage with aromatherapy and massage without aromatherapy. Fourteen studies had a high risk of bias related to sample size and 15 studies had a low risk of bias for blinding the outcome assessment. We judged the studies to be at unclear risk of bias overall. Our primary outcomes were pain and psychological symptoms. Two studies reported physical distress, rash, and general malaise as adverse events. The remaining 17 studies did not report adverse events. We downgraded the GRADE quality of evidence for all outcomes to very low because of observed imprecision, indirectness, imbalance between groups in many studies, and limitations of study design. Massage versus no-massage groupsWe analysed results for pain and anxiety but the quality of evidence was very low as most studies were small and considered at an unclear or high risk of bias due to poor reporting. Short-term pain (Present Pain Intensity-Visual Analogue Scale) was greater for the massage group compared with the no-massage group (one RCT, n = 72, mean difference (MD) -1.60, 95% confidence interval (CI) -2.67 to -0.53). Data for anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-state) relief showed no significant difference in anxiety between the groups (three RCTs, n = 98, combined MD -5.36, 95% CI -16.06 to 5.34). The subgroup analysis for anxiety revealed that the anxiety relief for children was greater for the massage group compared with the no-massage group (one RCT, n = 30, MD -14.70, 95% CI -19.33 to -10.07), but the size of this effect was considered not clinically significant. Furthermore, this review demonstrated no differences in effects of massage on depression, mood disturbance, psychological distress, nausea, fatigue, physical symptom distress, or quality of life when compared with no massage. Massage with aromatherapy versus no-massage groupsWe analysed results for pain, anxiety, symptoms relating to the breast, and quality of life but the quality of evidence was very low as studies were generally at a high risk of bias. There was some indication of benefit in the aromatherapy-massage group but this benefit is unlikely to translate into clinical benefit. The relief of medium- and long-term pain (medium-term: one RCT, n = 86, MD 5.30, 95% CI 1.52 to 9.08; long-term: one RCT, n = 86, MD 3.80, 95% CI 0.19 to 7.41), anxiety (two RCTs, n = 253, combined MD -4.50, 95% CI -7.70 to -1.30), and long-term symptoms relating to the breast in people with breast cancer (one RCT, n = 86, MD -9.80, 95% CI -19.13 to -0.47) was greater for the aromatherapy-massage group, but the results were considered not clinically significant. The medium-term quality of life score was lower (better) for the aromatherapy-massage group compared with the no-massage group (one RCT, n = 30, MD -2.00, 95% CI -3.46 to -0.54). Massage with aromatherapy versus massage without aromatherapy groupsFrom the limited evidence available, we were unable to assess the effect of adding aromatherapy to massage on the relief of pain, psychological symptoms including anxiety and depression, physical symptom distress, or quality of life. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There was a lack of evidence on the clinical effectiveness of massage for symptom relief in people with cancer. Most studies were too small to be reliable and key outcomes were not reported. Any further studies of aromatherapy and massage will need to address these concerns.
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- Ein‐Soon Shin
- Korean Academy of Medical Sciences (KAMS)KAMS Research Center, Research Agency for Clinical Practice Guidelines44‐3 Hangang‐ro, 2(i)Yongsan‐guSeoulKorea, South140‐706
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- Research Institute for Healthcare Policy, Korean Medical AssociationDepartment of Research302‐75, Ichon 1‐dongSeoulKorea, South140 721
- Ewha Woman's UniversityDepartment of Medical SciencesSeoulKorea, South
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- EWHA Woman's University School of MedicineDepartment of Preventive Medicine911‐1 Mok‐6‐dongSuite A‐409SeoulSeoulKorea, South158 710
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- Korean Academy of Medical Sciences (KAMS)KAMS Research Center, Research Agency for Clinical Practice Guidelines44‐3 Hangang‐ro, 2(i)Yongsan‐guSeoulKorea, South140‐706
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- EWHA Woman's University School of MedicineDepartment of Preventive Medicine911‐1 Mok‐6‐dongSuite A‐409SeoulSeoulKorea, South158 710
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- EWHA Woman's University School of MedicineDepartment of Preventive Medicine911‐1 Mok‐6‐dongSuite A‐409SeoulSeoulKorea, South158 710
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- Korean Academy of Medical Sciences (KAMS)KAMS Research Center, Research Agency for Clinical Practice Guidelines44‐3 Hangang‐ro, 2(i)Yongsan‐guSeoulKorea, South140‐706
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Grandi LC, Gerbella M. Single Neurons in the Insular Cortex of a Macaque Monkey Respond to Skin Brushing: Preliminary Data of the Possible Representation of Pleasant Touch. Front Behav Neurosci 2016; 10:90. [PMID: 27252631 PMCID: PMC4877530 DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2016.00090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pleasant touch may serve as a foundation for affiliative behavior, providing a mechanism for the formation and maintenance of social bonds among conspecifics. In humans, this touch is usually referred to as the caress. Dynamic caressing performed on the hairy skin with a velocity of 1–10 cm/s is perceived as being pleasant and determines positive cardio-physiological effects. Furthermore, imaging human studies show that affiliative touch activates the posterior insular cortex (pIC). Recently, it was demonstrated that pleasant touch in monkeys (i.e., sweeping in a grooming-like manner) is performed with velocities similar to those characteristics of human caress (9.31 cm/s), and causes similarly positive autonomic effects, if performed with velocity of 5 cm/s and 10 cm/s, but not lower or higher. Due to similarities between the human caress and non-human primate sweeping, we investigated for the first time whether single neurons of the perisylvian regions (secondary somatosensory cortex [SII] and pIC) of a rhesus monkey can process sweeping touch differently depending on the stimulus speed. We applied stimulation with two speeds: one that optimally induces positive cardio-physiological effects in the monkey who receives it, and includes the real speed of sweep (5–15 cm/s, sweep fast), and a non-optimal speed (1–5 cm/s, sweep slow). The results show that single neurons of insular cortex differently encode the stimulus speed. In particular, even the majority of recorded somatosensory neurons (82.96%) did not discriminate the two speeds, a small set of neurons (16.59%) were modulated just during the sweep fast. These findings represent the first evidence that single neurons of the non-human primates insular cortex can code affiliative touch, highlighting the similarity between human and non-human primates’ social touch systems. This study constitutes an important starting point to carry out deeper investigation on neuronal processing of pleasant sweeping in the central nervous system.
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- Laura Clara Grandi
- Department of Neuroscience, Physiology Unit, University of Parma Parma, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Physiology Unit, University of Parma Parma, Italy
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Jacobs S, Mowbray C, Cates LM, Baylor A, Gable C, Skora E, Estrada M, Cheng Y, Wang J, Lewin D, Hinds P. Pilot Study of Massage to Improve Sleep and Fatigue in Hospitalized Adolescents With Cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2016; 63:880-6. [PMID: 26757318 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.25902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 12/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with cancer experience many troubling symptoms, including sleep disruptions that can affect mood and quality of life. Massage is a safe and popular intervention that has demonstrated efficacy in pediatric and adult patients with cancer. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of conducting a massage intervention to help with sleep in hospitalized adolescent oncology patients. PROCEDURE Adolescents ages 12-21 with cancer who were expected to be hospitalized for at least four consecutive nights were recruited from the inpatient unit at Children's National Health System and randomized to either massage intervention or a waitlist control. Patients in the intervention group received one massage per night, for two or three nights. Sleep was measured with actigraphy and patient and proxy reported instruments were used to measure fatigue, mood, and anxiety. RESULTS The majority (78%) of patients approached for the study consented, and almost all patients in the intervention group (94%) received at least one massage, 69% received two, and rates of completion of instruments among adolescents were high demonstrating feasibility. There were trends toward increased night time and overall sleep in the intervention group compared with standard of care, but no differences between groups in the patient reported outcome measures. Participant and parent feedback on the intervention was positive and was the impetus for starting a clinical massage service at the hospital. CONCLUSIONS Massage for hospitalized adolescents with cancer is feasible, well received, and can potentially improve patients' sleep. A randomized multicenter efficacy study is warranted.
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- Shana Jacobs
- Divison of Oncology, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Divison of Oncology, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelpha, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Divison of Oncology, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Center for Translational Science, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Center for Translational Science, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Children's National Health System, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Department of Nursing Research and Quality Outcomes, Center for Translational Science, Children's National Health System, Washington, DC
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Grandi LC, Ishida H. The Physiological Effect of Human Grooming on the Heart Rate and the Heart Rate Variability of Laboratory Non-Human Primates: A Pilot Study in Male Rhesus Monkeys. Front Vet Sci 2015; 2:50. [PMID: 26664977 PMCID: PMC4672226 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2015.00050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Grooming is a widespread, essential, and complex behavior with social and affiliative valence in the non-human primate world. Its impact at the autonomous nervous system level has been studied during allogrooming among monkeys living in a semi-naturalistic environment. For the first time, we investigated the effect of human grooming to monkey in a typical experimental situation inside laboratory. We analyzed the autonomic response of male monkeys groomed by a familiar human (experimenter), in terms of the heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) at different body parts. We considered the HRV in both the time (SDNN, RMSSD, and RMSSD/SDNN) and the frequency domain (HF, LF, and LF/HF). For this purpose, we recorded the electrocardiogram of two male rhesus monkeys seated in a primate chair while the experimenter groomed their mouth, chest, or arm. We demonstrated that (1) the grooming carried out by a familiar human determined a decrement of the HR and an increment of the HRV; (2) there was a difference in relation to the groomed body part. In particular, during grooming the mouth the HRV was higher than during grooming the arm and the chest. Taken together, the results represent the first evidence that grooming carried out by a familiar human on experimental monkeys has the comparable positive physiological effect of allogrooming between conspecifics. Moreover, since the results underlined the positive modulation of both HR and HRV, the present study could be a starting point to improve the well-being of non-human primates in experimental condition by means of grooming by a familiar person.
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- Laura Clara Grandi
- Unit of Physiology, Department of Neuroscience, Parma University, Parma, Italy
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- Frontal Lobe Function Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
- Brain Center for Social and Motor Cognition (BCSMC), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Parma, Italy
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Kanitz JL, Reif M, Rihs C, Krause I, Seifert G. A randomised, controlled, single-blinded study on the impact of a single rhythmical massage (anthroposophic medicine) on well-being and salivary cortisol in healthy adults. Complement Ther Med 2015; 23:685-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2015.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2013] [Revised: 07/25/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Massage-like stroking boosts the immune system in mice. Sci Rep 2015; 5:10913. [PMID: 26046935 PMCID: PMC4650642 DOI: 10.1038/srep10913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Recent clinical evidence suggests that the therapeutic effect of massage involves the immune system and that this can be exploited as an adjunct therapy together with standard drug-based approaches. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms behind these effects exploring the immunomodulatory function of stroking as a surrogate of massage-like therapy in mice. C57/BL6 mice were stroked daily for 8 days either with a soft brush or directly with a gloved hand and then analysed for differences in their immune repertoire compared to control non-stroked mice. Our results show that hand- but not brush-stroked mice demonstrated a significant increase in thymic and splenic T cell number (p < 0.05; p < 0.01). These effects were not associated with significant changes in CD4/CD8 lineage commitment or activation profile. The boosting effects on T cell repertoire of massage-like therapy were associated with a decreased noradrenergic innervation of lymphoid organs and counteracted the immunosuppressive effect of hydrocortisone in vivo. Together our results in mice support the hypothesis that massage-like therapies might be of therapeutic value in the treatment of immunodeficiencies and related disorders and suggest a reduction of the inhibitory noradrenergic tone in lymphoid organs as one of the possible explanations for their immunomodulatory function.
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Lee SH, Kim JY, Yeo S, Kim SH, Lim S. Meta-Analysis of Massage Therapy on Cancer Pain. Integr Cancer Ther 2015; 14:297-304. [DOI: 10.1177/1534735415572885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cancer pain is the most common complaint among patients with cancer. Conventional treatment does not always relieve cancer pain satisfactorily. Therefore, many patients with cancer have turned to complementary therapies to help them with their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Massage therapy is increasingly used for symptom relief in patients with cancer. The current study aimed to investigate by meta-analysis the effects of massage therapy for cancer patients experiencing pain. Nine electronic databases were systematically searched for studies published through August 2013 in English, Chinese, and Korean. Methodological quality was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) and Cochrane risk-of-bias scales. Twelve studies, including 559 participants, were used in the meta-analysis. In 9 high-quality studies based on the PEDro scale (standardized mean difference, −1.24; 95% confidence interval, −1.72 to −0.75), we observed reduction in cancer pain after massage. Massage therapy significantly reduced cancer pain compared with no massage treatment or conventional care (standardized mean difference, −1.25; 95% confidence interval, −1.63 to −0.87). Our results indicate that massage is effective for the relief of cancer pain, especially for surgery-related pain. Among the various types of massage, foot reflexology appeared to be more effective than body or aroma massage. Our meta-analysis indicated a beneficial effect of massage for relief of cancer pain. Further well-designed, large studies with longer follow-up periods are needed to be able to draw firmer conclusions regarding the effectiveness.
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- Sook-Hyun Lee
- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Ather Ali
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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Integrative Therapy Use for Management of Side Effects and Toxicities Experienced by Pediatric Oncology Patients. CHILDREN-BASEL 2014; 1:424-40. [PMID: 27417488 PMCID: PMC4928739 DOI: 10.3390/children1030424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2014] [Revised: 10/11/2014] [Accepted: 10/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Integrative Therapies (IT), otherwise known as Complementary and Alternative Medicine, are widely used among pediatric oncology patients, despite a paucity of available evidence. This review summarizes surveys that describe the prevalence of IT use by pediatric oncology patients, both during therapy and in survivorship, as well as the modalities being used. Additionally, the evidence that exists for specific treatments that appear to be efficacious in controlling specific symptoms is described. Finally, there are recommendations for practitioners on how to best counsel patients about IT use.
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Moderate pressure massage has contributed to many positive effects including increased weight gain in preterm infants, reduced pain in different syndromes including fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, enhanced attentiveness, reduced depression and enhanced immune function (increased natural killer cells and natural killer cell activity).Surprisingly, these recent studies have not been reviewed, highlighting the need for the current review. When moderate and light pressure massage have been compared in laboratory studies, moderate pressure massage reduced depression, anxiety and heart rate, and it altered EEG patterns, as in a relaxation response. Moderate pressure massage has also led to increased vagal activity and decreased cortisol levels. Functional magnetic resonance imaging data have suggested that moderate pressure massage was represented in several brain regions including the amygdala, the hypothalamus and the anterior cingulate cortex, all areas involved in stress and emotion regulation. Further research is needed to identify underlying neurophysiological and biochemical mechanisms associated with moderate pressure massage.
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- Tiffany Field
- Touch Research Institute, University of Miami Medical School, USA; Fielding Graduate University, USA.
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Henneghan AM, Harrison T. Complementary and alternative medicine therapies as symptom management strategies for the late effects of breast cancer treatment. J Holist Nurs 2014; 33:84-97. [PMID: 24935277 DOI: 10.1177/0898010114539191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Advancements in breast cancer treatment continue to improve the likelihood of survival. The increase in survival has come at a cost, however; the late effects of breast cancer treatment have remained a constant reminder to women of what they have endured and require holistic nursing's attention. One area of nursing practice that might improve the condition of breast cancer survivors once their treatment has ended is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. To provide guidance to nurses working with breast cancer survivors, a focused review of the literature exploring the symptomatology and prevalence of breast cancer's late effects as well as the use of CAM therapies to improve those effects is presented. Evidence suggests that CAM therapies have sometimes been incorporated into symptom management strategies currently employed; however, the evidential claims as a whole have been generally inconclusive, especially for complete resolution of the late effects. Regardless, a number of studies demonstrate a reduction of negative symptoms experienced with few to no side effects of CAM therapies.
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Effects of back massage on chemotherapy-related fatigue and anxiety: Supportive care and therapeutic touch in cancer nursing. Appl Nurs Res 2013; 26:210-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2013.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2012] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Thompson A, Wilson M, James T, Symbal J, Izumi S. Feasibility Study to Implement Nurse-Delivered Massage for Pain Management. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2013. [DOI: 10.1097/njh.0b013e31829e0ed2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Keeping the balance – an overview of mind–body therapies in pediatric oncology. Complement Ther Med 2013; 21 Suppl 1:S20-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2012.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2011] [Revised: 02/01/2012] [Accepted: 02/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Sefton JM, Yarar C, Berry JW. Massage Therapy Produces Short-term Improvements in Balance, Neurological, and Cardiovascular Measures in Older Persons. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork 2012; 5:16-27. [PMID: 23087775 PMCID: PMC3457719 DOI: 10.3822/ijtmb.v5i3.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background: Falls are the primary cause of accidental death in older persons, producing increased morbidity, decreased independence, and billions in medical costs annually. Massage therapy (MT) may produce adaptations that decrease risk of falling. If MT can improve stability in older persons, it may provide a new intervention for this issue. Purpose: Determine the acute effects of a 60-minute MT treatment on static and functional balance, neurological measures, heart rate, and blood pressure in healthy, older individuals. Setting: Laboratory Research Design: A 2 by 4 (treatment by time) mixed factorial experimental design for the cardiovascular and postural control variables; independent variables were treatment with two levels (control, MT) and time with four levels (pretreatment baseline, immediate post-treatment, 20-minute post-treatment, 60-minute post-treatment). Neurological measures utilized a 2 by 2 mixed design, with testing conducted pre- and 60-minutes post-treatment. Participants: Thirty-five healthy, older volunteers (19 male and 16 female; ages 62.9 ± 4.6). Intervention: A 60-minute full-body therapeutic massage. The control group rested quietly in the treatment room. Main Outcome Measures: Static (double-legged) and functional (single-legged) postural control with eyes-open and eyes-closed; Hoffmann-reflex measures; heart rate, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Results: MT significantly decreased rectangular displacement area in both the eyes-open and eyes-closed, double-legged stance conditions (p < 0.05); displacement velocity in both eyes-open conditions (p < .05); and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p < .05), while increasing heart rate (p < .05). MT also significantly lowered Hmax/Mmax ratios compared to controls (p = .002). Decreased Hmax/Mmax measures were correlated to improved stability. Conclusions: A single, 60-minute, full-body massage therapy treatment was shown to have a stabilizing effect on measures of static and dynamic balance and physiological factors related to stability in older adults. MT should be investigated as a potential intervention to decrease falls in older individuals.
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- Joellen M Sefton
- Neuromechanics Research Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
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Shin ES, Lee SH, Seo KH, Park YH, Nguyen TT. Aromatherapy and massage for symptom relief in patients with cancer. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Sliz D, Smith A, Wiebking C, Northoff G, Hayley S. Neural correlates of a single-session massage treatment. Brain Imaging Behav 2012; 6:77-87. [PMID: 22261925 PMCID: PMC3282900 DOI: 10.1007/s11682-011-9146-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The current study investigated the immediate neurophysiological effects of different types of massage in healthy adults using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Much attention has been given to the default mode network, a set of brain regions showing greater activity in the resting state. These regions (i.e. insula, posterior and anterior cingulate, inferior parietal and medial prefrontal cortices) have been postulated to be involved in the neural correlates of consciousness, specifically in arousal and awareness. We posit that massage would modulate these same regions given the benefits and pleasant affective properties of touch. To this end, healthy participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: 1. Swedish massage, 2. reflexology, 3. massage with an object or 4. a resting control condition. The right foot was massaged while each participant performed a cognitive association task in the scanner. We found that the Swedish massage treatment activated the subgenual anterior and retrosplenial/posterior cingulate cortices. This increased blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) signal was maintained only in the former brain region during performance of the cognitive task. Interestingly, the reflexology massage condition selectively affected the retrosplenial/posterior cingulate in the resting state, whereas massage with the object augmented the BOLD response in this region during the cognitive task performance. These findings should have implications for better understanding how alternative treatments might affect resting state neural activity and could ultimately be important for devising new targets in the management of mood disorders.
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- D Sliz
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1S 5B6
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López-Sendín N, Alburquerque-Sendín F, Cleland JA, Fernández-de-las-Peñas C. Effects of physical therapy on pain and mood in patients with terminal cancer: a pilot randomized clinical trial. J Altern Complement Med 2012; 18:480-6. [PMID: 22540970 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2011.0277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine the effects of physical therapy, including massage and exercise, on pain and mood in patients with advanced terminal cancer. DESIGN The design was a randomized controlled pilot study. SUBJECTS Twenty-four (24) patients with terminal cancer were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. INTERVENTIONS Group A received a physiotherapy intervention consisting of several massage techniques, mobilizations, and local and global exercises. Group B received a simple hand contact/touch to areas of pain (cervical area, shoulder, interscapular area, heels, and gastrocnemius), which was maintained for the same period of time as the intervention group. All patients received six sessions of 30-35 minutes in duration over a 2-week period. OUTCOMES Outcomes were collected at baseline, at 1 week, and at a 2-week follow-up (after treatment completion) by an assessor blinded to the treatment allocation of the participants. Outcomes included the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI, 0-10 scale), Memorial Pain Assessment Card (0-10 scale), and Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS Physical, Psychological, 0-4 scale). Baseline between-group differences were assessed with an independent t-test. A two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to examine the effects of the intervention. RESULTS There were no significant between-group baseline differences (p>0.2). A significant group × time interaction with greater improvements in group A was found for BPI worst pain (F=3.5, p=0.036), BPI pain right now (F=3.94, p=0.027), and BPI index (F=13.2, p<0.001), for MSAS Psychological (F=8.480, p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS The combination of massage and exercises can reduce pain and improve mood in patients with terminal cancer. A sustained effect on pain and psychologic distress existed; however, parameters such as physical distress and the least pain were no greater in the intervention group as compared to the sham.
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Lyme Disease. Integr Med (Encinitas) 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4377-1793-8.00022-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Oliveira DS, Hachul H, Goto V, Tufik S, Bittencourt LRA. Effect of therapeutic massage on insomnia and climacteric symptoms in postmenopausal women. Climacteric 2011; 15:21-9. [DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2011.587557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Falkensteiner M, Mantovan F, Müller I, Them C. The use of massage therapy for reducing pain, anxiety, and depression in oncological palliative care patients: a narrative review of the literature. ISRN NURSING 2011; 2011:929868. [PMID: 22007330 PMCID: PMC3168862 DOI: 10.5402/2011/929868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2011] [Accepted: 06/21/2011] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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A considerable number of cancer patients use complementary medicine therapies in order to alleviate different symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and depression, occurring in connection with cancer.
This paper explores the question to what extent massage therapies are able to reduce the amount of pain, anxiety, and depression. For this purpose, a systematic literature analysis was carried out in the electronic databases and specialist journals. There is already evidence that massage therapies can influence the symptoms of pain, anxiety, and depression in a positive way.
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- Maria Falkensteiner
- Division of Cardiology, Hospital of Bolzano, District Health Bolzano-Südtirol, L. Bühlerstr. 5, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
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Incorporation of massage into psychotherapy: An integrative and conjoint approach. Chin J Integr Med 2011; 17:154-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s11655-011-0633-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2010] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Shapiro JP, McCue K, Heyman EN, Dey T, Haller HS. A naturalistic evaluation of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients in a community setting. J Psychosoc Oncol 2010; 28:23-42. [PMID: 20391064 DOI: 10.1080/07347330903438891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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We used a naturalistic methodology to examine associations between change in cancer patients' emotional functioning and their use of interventions in a community organization. One-hundred ninety-two patients completed measures at baseline and 6 months later. During this time, they utilized the organization's various interventions as they wished. Attendance at educational events was associated with decreased well-being. Use of art therapy groups was not associated with decreases in negative emotion but was consistently associated with increases in positive emotion. Improved functioning on some measures was associated with use of psychoeducational groups, expressive/supportive groups, movement classes, healing arts, and a buddy-matching service.
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Smith GF, Toonen TR. The role of the primary care physician during the active treatment phase. Prim Care 2010; 36:685-702. [PMID: 19913182 DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2009.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Although more research needs to be done to determine the optimal role for PCPs during the active phase of cancer treatment, patients, PCPs, and oncologists all see a significant role for primary care in the care of patients with cancer. In the United States, family physicians are actively involved in the care of cancer patients, especially in provision of support, education, and care of intercurrent illness and chronic disease. Fatigue, depression, pain, and psychosocial distress are important symptoms that should be screened for and addressed. The PCP should be aware of adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiation and cancer-related emergencies. Sexual and intimacy concerns, including contraception and fertility, are important to patients entering active cancer treatment but may not be addressed adequately in usual cancer care. Advising the patient in active cancer treatment on issues of general health including common nutritional issues can provide value through the treatment period. Use of CAM is common and several modalities have been shown to benefit patients in the course of cancer treatment.
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- George F Smith
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Physicians, St Paul, MN 66106, USA.
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