Wednesday 21 November 2018

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in hospice and palliative Care: a systematic review

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2018 56(5) p.781-94
Zeng, Yvette S; Wang, Connie; Ward, Kristina E; Hume, Anne L

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the available evidence on the use of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) in hospice and palliative care and to summarize their potential benefits. Therapies included acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy massage, breathing, hypnotherapy, massage, meditation, music therapy, reflexology, and reiki.