ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2012
Massage for children undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation: a qualitative report.
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- Acupressure and Therapeutic Touch in Childhood Cancer to Promote Subjective and Intersubjective Experiences of Well-being During Curative Treatment.Global advances in health and medicine · 2019Article
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- Integrative care therapies and pain in hospitalized children and adolescents: a retrospective database review.Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2014Article
- Mixed Methods in CAM Research: A Systematic Review of Studies Published in 2012.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2013Review
- Hematopoietic cell transplant and use of massage for improved symptom management: results from a pilot randomized control trial.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2012Article
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Abstract
Background. No in-depth qualitative research exists about the effects of therapeutic massage with children hospitalized to undergo hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). The objective of this study is to describe parent caregivers' experience of the effects of massage/acupressure for their children undergoing HCT. Methods. We conducted a qualitative analysis of open-ended interviews with 15 parents of children in the intervention arm of a massage/acupressure trial. Children received both practitioner and parent-provided massage/acupressure. Results. Parents reported that their child experienced relief from pain and nausea, relaxation, and greater ease falling asleep. They also reported increased caregiver competence and closeness with their child as a result of learning and performing massage/acupressure. Parents supported a semistandardized massage protocol. Conclusion. Massage/acupressure may support symptom relief and promote relaxation and sleep among pediatric HCT patients if administered with attention to individual patients' needs and hospital routines and may relieve stress among parents, improve caregiver competence, and enhance the sense of connection between parent and child.
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