Complementary therapies for symptom management in cancer patients

Satija, Aanchal; Bhatnagar, Sushma

doi:10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_100_17

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“…Additionally, a growing body of empirical data supports the use of psychosocial interventions for the management of CRF (Goedendorp at al., 2009;Minton, Jo, & Jane, 2015). Empirical literature has demonstrated that complementary therapies are somewhat beneficial in ameliorating CRF (Finnegan-John, Molassiotis, Richardson, & Ream, 2013;Satija & Bhatnagar, 2017).…”

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Cancer‐related fatigue and self‐care agency: A multicentre survey of patients receiving chemotherapy

O'Regan

McCarthy

O’Reilly

et al. 2019

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives To measure cancer‐related fatigue (CRF), self‐care agency (SCA) and fatigue self‐care strategies, and to explore the relationship between CRF and SCA. Background Cancer‐related fatigue has been consistently rated as the most elusive, common and severe of symptoms that patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy experience. Despite its frequency and severity, CRF is poorly managed. A renewed focus on supporting self‐care among patients with cancer has been found to reduce symptom burden, empower patients and improve patient satisfaction. Understanding the link between self‐care agency (i.e. capability and willingness to self‐care) and CRF levels will help practitioners to better support individuals on the cancer journey. Design A descriptive, correlational survey design was employed. Methods Patients (n = 362) undergoing chemotherapy with a primary diagnosis of breast, colorectal, Hodgkin's and non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma cancers were recruited from four oncology centres in one city in the South of Ireland. Participants completed the Piper Fatigue Scale‐Revised, Appraisal of Self‐care Agency Scale and a researcher‐developed Fatigue Self‐Care Survey. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between CRF and self‐care agency using a dichotomous dependent variable score of four as the cut‐off between those deemed to be fatigued (≥4) and those not fatigued (<4). As recommended by the EQUATOR Network, the STROBE checklist of items for cross‐sectional studies is used to report the study. Results The incidence of CRF was high with 75% of participants scoring clinically relevant CRF. Higher SCA (OR = 0.96, 95% CI = 0.93–0.99, p = .011) was associated with decreased odds of developing CRF. Having non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma (OR = 3.02, 95% CI = 1.29–7.07, p = .011) was associated with increased odds of developing CRF. Conclusions Patient's undergoing chemotherapy experience significant fatigue. Higher capability for self‐care is associated with lower fatigue. The promotion of SCA and self‐care strategies can impact on CRF. Relevance to clinical practice Understanding the link between self‐care abilities and fatigue can lead to more individualised and tailored approaches to CRF.

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Cancer‐related fatigue and self‐care agency: A multicentre survey of patients receiving chemotherapy

O'Regan

McCarthy

O’Reilly

et al. 2019

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…Acupuncture, which is one of the important elements of traditional Chinese medicine, is a scientific treatment that enables the body to regain its balance as a result of stimulation of special points in the body with needles. Acupuncture is effective in reducing chronic pain in cancer patients by exerting secretion of enkephalins and increasing serotonin levels from endogenous opioids known to have an effect on regulating mental and psychological state [33][34][35]. In studies with cancer patients with pain, acupuncture has been found to be a complementary, self-medicating, nonmedication treatment that reduces cancer-related symptoms (pain, digestive problems, neuropathy), and is selfmedicating [36][37][38][39].…”

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Cancer Patients for Pain Complementaries and Integrated Approaches Used in Palliative Care

Toru¹,

Yıldız²

2019

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Nowadays, nursing is an effective and indispensable member of the health team both in Turkey and in the world. Because people need care practices any point their life experiences that end in health, well-being, discomfort, disease and death. While palliative care practices, which are seen as key point of nursing practices among care needs, are only care for patients in the last stage of life, it is opinion that it is necessary to reduce the pain level and improve the quality of life according to the palliative care principles. Recent cancer patients constitute a significant part of patients receiving palliative care and have problems due to symptoms caused by chemotherapy treatment. Pain is the most feared outcome of these symptoms. Pharmacological treatment, pain, community, despite various educational practices, patients often complain of problem. It is important to create complementary and integrated approaches to palliative care for pain, which significantly affects the daily living activities and quality of life of patients. In addition, complementary and integrated care practices in palliative care help to prevent nursing from being a job-oriented profession and to focus on nursing role and practices, not medical applications.

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“…With the advent of newer and efficient diagnostic techniques and therapeutic modalities, the number of people living with cancer are increasing. [ 1 ] Pain is one of the most common symptoms reported by patients during the disease trajectory. [ 2 ] It affects nearly 39%–66% patients during various stages of disease and treatment.…”

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The burden of cancer-related neuropathic pain: A multi-centric cross-sectional observational study from North India

Satija

Joad

Rana

et al. 2021

Indian J Palliat Care

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Introduction: Neuropathic cancer pain is a common consequence of cancer itself and anti-cancer treatments. It is a complex phenomenon, often underdiagnosed by physicians or underreported by patients. Its diagnosis and management are usually more challenging than nociceptive pain. There is a dearth of epidemiological evidence for neuropathic pain in cancer patients in India. Screening questionnaires serve as a quick guide to identify potential cases of neuropathic pain. The aim of the present study was to identify the burden of cancer-related neuropathic pain using the Self-reported version of the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (S-LANSS) pain scale. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional, observational, multi-centric study conducted at three hospitals in North India. From January 2017 to October 2017, patients attending pain clinic were screened for participation in the study. Adults aged ≥18 years and experiencing the pain of oncologic origin were eligible to participate in the study if they provided informed consent. S-LANSS questionnaire was used to screen patients with neuropathic pain. Results: From a total of 261 patients, who were enrolled in the study, 56.7% were male and their mean age was 50.87 (18–80) years. Fifty-four percent patients had pain with predominantly neuropathic component (S-LANSS score ≥10). Conclusion: High burden of neuropathic cancer pain has been observed in outpatient palliative care settings. Early diagnosis of neuropathic pain through screening questionnaires can serve as a quick guide for physicians in resource-constrained settings. This will allow identification of the neuropathic component of pain in patients suffering with mixed pain.

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Complementary therapies for symptom management in cancer patients

Cited by 53 publications

References 160 publications

Cancer‐related fatigue and self‐care agency: A multicentre survey of patients receiving chemotherapy

Cancer‐related fatigue and self‐care agency: A multicentre survey of patients receiving chemotherapy

Cancer Patients for Pain Complementaries and Integrated Approaches Used in Palliative Care

The burden of cancer-related neuropathic pain: A multi-centric cross-sectional observational study from North India

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