2010
DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25291
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Effects of complementary therapies on clinical outcomes in patients being treated with radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND. This pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) examined the clinical effects of 2 complementary (CAM) therapies, relaxation response therapy (RRT) and Reiki therapy, in men being treated with external beam radiotherapy (EBRx) for prostate cancer. METHODS. Study participants were randomly assigned to weekly RRT, Reiki therapy twice weekly, or wait-list control. Well-validated instruments measured anxiety (STAI), depression (CES-D), and quality of life in cancer patients (FACT-G) at randomization and 3… Show more

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“…The differences showen between and within subjects suggest that Reiki intervention in breast cancer patients the day before the surgical procedure is an effective practice in improving the general patients' wellbeing. Not surprising our results are in line with past literature, that found similar results in cancer patients (34)(35)(36), also in the same phase of cancer care trajectory (surgical phase) (37,38).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…The differences showen between and within subjects suggest that Reiki intervention in breast cancer patients the day before the surgical procedure is an effective practice in improving the general patients' wellbeing. Not surprising our results are in line with past literature, that found similar results in cancer patients (34)(35)(36), also in the same phase of cancer care trajectory (surgical phase) (37,38).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…[16][17][18][19] Reiki has also produced positive results in people receiving treatment for a variety of local and advanced cancers and has had a significant positive effect on relieving cancer-related fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression, and contributing to quality of life. [20][21][22] However, research using Reiki in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is scant and only one published descriptive article was located in preparation for this study. 23 Yoga Yoga practice includes muscle stretching and breathing exercises and helps promote stress control, flexibility, balance, sleep, and voluntary control of the autonomic nervous system.…”
Section: Reikimentioning
confidence: 99%
“…35 In patients undergoing radiation treatments (n ¼ 54), those receiving Reiki therapy reported reductions in anxiety, depression scores, and improved sense of emotional well-being, compared to controls. 40 HT was found to help decrease depressed mood in patients undergoing chemoradiation (n ¼ 51) compared to treatment as usual (P < .05) 31 and improve relaxation during treatment (n ¼ 12). 34 …”
Section: Biofield Therapies In Oncology Carementioning
confidence: 98%