Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing; Jun
2017; vol. 19 (no. 3); p. 214-220
Emerson, Kathleen; Murphy, Mary; Quinlin, Linda; O'Malley, Patricia; Hayes, Kathleen
This research was conducted in Ohio and assessed the effectiveness
of Starlight Therapy in treating the negative symptoms associated with end of
life. The
study of 40 patients found the Starlight Therapy effective in treating the
symptoms of anxiety, agitation, dyspnea, insomnia, and pain in 90% of the
patients within a 30-minute period.