Monday 11 May 2015

The effect of acupressure application on chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and anxiety in patients with breast cancer

Palliative and Supportive Care, April 2015, 13(2):275-84
Genc F;  Tan M.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of acupressure applied to the pericardium 6 (P6 or neiguan) acupuncture point on chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and anxiety in patients with breast cancer.  The authors conclude that the efficacy of applying acupressure was demonstrated but that further research is needed.

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