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ArticleIndian journal of palliative care

Complementary Therapies for Symptom Management in Cancer Patients.

Aanchal Satija, Sushma Bhatnagar

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Article in Indian journal of palliative care. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05690230 (Improving the Patient Experience During Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration), which is not on this map. Cited by 20 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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20citing papers in PubMed, 4 pooled it
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What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT05690230 nacompletednot on this map

Improving the Patient Experience During Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration (BMBA): Do Interventions Decrease Distress and Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorThomas Jefferson UniversityRan2022 to 2024Enrolled60ConditionsBone Marrow Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple MyelomaArmsVirtual reality, Environmental changes
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

20 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 72 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Aanchal SatijaDepartment of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRA Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Sushma BhatnagarDepartment of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr. BRA Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
DR. B.R.A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer patients are often poly-symptomatic which distressingly affects their quality of lives (QOLs). Alhough, conventional management provides adequate symptom control, yet is coupled with some limitations. Complementary therapies (CTs) have shown beneficial effects in cancer patients for symptomatic relief. The aim of this article is to provide evidence-based review of commonly used CTs for symptom management in cancer care. Hypnosis has promising evidence to be used for managing symptoms such as pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting, distress, fatigue, and hot flashes. Guided imagery increases comfort and can be used as a psycho-supportive therapy. Meditation substantially improves psychological function, mental health, and QOL. Cognitive behavioral therapies effectively reduce pain, distress, fatigue, anxiety, and depression; and improve subjective sleep outcomes along with mood and QOL. Yoga has short term beneficial effects for anxiety, depression, fatigue, perceived stress, QOL, and well-being. T'ai Chi and qigong are beneficial adjunctive therapies for supportive cancer care, but their role in reducing cancer pain is not well proven. Acupuncture is effective for reducing treatment related side-effects, pain and fatigue. Other therapies such as massage techniques, energy therapies, and spiritual interventions have also demonstrated positive role in managing cancer-related symptoms and improve overall well-being. However, the clinical effectiveness of these therapies for symptom management in cancer patients cannot be concluded due to poor strength of evidence. Nonetheless, these are relatively free from risks and hence can be given along with conventional treatments. Only by tailoring these therapies as per patient's beliefs and preferences, optimal patient-centered holistic care can be provided.

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Cancercomplementary therapiesmind-body therapiespainquality of life

Identifiers

PMID29123357
PMCPMC5661353
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