| Literature DB >> 22459520 |
Nancy L Drackley1, Amy C Degnim, James W Jakub, Susanne M Cutshall, Barbara S Thomley, Julie K Brodt, Laura K Vanderlei, Jane K Case, Lisa D Bungum, Stephen S Cha, Brent A Bauer, Judy C Boughey.
Abstract
This quality improvement pilot study evaluated the effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and overall well-being in women who received mastectomies at a busy hospital practice. Participants reported a significant reduction in pain, stress, and muscle tension, as well as an increase in relaxation. Oncology nurses should consider the feasibility of massage therapy as a valuable nonpharmcologic pain management strategy.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID： 22459520 DOI： 10.1188/12.CJON.121-124
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin J Oncol Nurs ISSN： 1092-1095 Impact factor: 1.027