Biofield therapies and cancer-related symptoms: a review.

Abstract:

:Patients with cancer can experience several treatment-related symptoms, and conventional care focuses primarily on cure and survival without a holistic approach to disease. Subsequently, an increasing number of patients are accustomed to complementary modalities to improve well-being. Biofield therapies (BTs) are complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities based on the philosophy that humans have an energetic dimension. Physical and psychological symptoms may cause imbalance, and BTs are believed to balance disturbance in the energy field. This article provides a study review of the main BTs (i.e., therapeutic touch, healing touch, and Reiki) in the treatment of cancer-related symptoms. Although BTs are among the most ancient healing practices, data on their effectiveness are poor and additional multicenter research with larger samples are necessary. BTs may eventually become an autonomous field of nursing activity and allow professionals to build a relationship with the patient, thereby improving motivation. The idea that this method can be self-managed and may effectively reduce pain for patients with cancer can improve satisfaction challenges experienced by the current healthcare system.

journal_name

Clin J Oncol Nurs

authors

Gonella S,Garrino L,Dimonte V

doi

10.1188/14.CJON.568-576

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-10-01 00:00:00

pages

568-76

issue

5

eissn

1092-1095

issn

1538-067X

pii

D6204353243557R5

journal_volume

18

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