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Assessing complementary therapy services in a hospice program

Submitted by Anna on 12 August, 2013 - 18:54

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care (September 2002), 19 (5), pg. 306-314 

Craig Demmer; Janice SauerIncreasing numbers of people have been supplementing their health care needs with complementary therapies. Complementary therapies have been used to promote health and treat patients with a variety of ailments. Types of complementary therapies used with terminally ill patients have included massage, therapeutic touch, Reiki, art and ... 

Energy Therapies in Oncology Nursing

Submitted by Anna on 12 August, 2013 - 18:53

Seminars in Oncology Nursing (February 2012), 28 (1), pg. 55-63 

Amanda Bulette Coakley; Anne-Marie Barron

Objectives To review the published research related to the interventions of Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, and Healing Touch representing energy therapies in relation to oncology nursing. Data Sources Peer -reviewed literature. Conclusion There is growing evidence that energy therapies have a positive effect on symptoms associated with cancer. ... Energy therapies | Reiki | Healing Touch | Therapeutic Touch