The effect of slow-stroke back massage on chemotherapy-related fatigue in women with breast cancer: An assessor blinded, parallel group, randomized control trial

BAHÇELİ, Pınar ZORBA; Arslan, Selda; İlik, Yeter

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101518

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“…Similar studies employing Slow Stroke Back Massage (SSBM) as a non-pharmacological method have successfully reduced fatigue levels among breast cancer patients (Bahceli et al, 2022). The study conducted in Iran found that combining Slow Stroke Back Massage (SSBM) therapy with music therapy can be effective in managing cancer-related pain (CRP) and cancer-related fatigue (CRF).…”

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Effectiveness of Slow Stroke Back Massage (SBBM) on blood pressure, anxiety, and depression among older people with hypertension: A quasi-experimental study

Patonengan¹,

Mendrofa²,

Hani³

2023

Public Health of Indonesia

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Background: The high incidence of hypertension among older adults requires the efforts of healthcare workers to prevent complications that can worsen the condition. Hypertension can also lead to anxiety and depression due to a combination of factors, such as a physiological decline in physical condition. One of the non-pharmacological therapies considered for reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and depression is slow stroke back massage (SSBM). Objectives: The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of SSBM in reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and depression among older adults with hypertension. Methods: This study utilized a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. The research was conducted in March 2023 with 50 respondents aged 60-74. Aneroid Sphygmomanometer, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) were used for data collection. Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests were used to analyze data. Results: The SSBM therapy in the experimental group was effective compared to the standard therapy in the control group in reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Conclusion: SSBM therapy is an effective complementary therapy for reducing blood pressure, anxiety, and depression in older adults. Therefore, it can be utilized as a preventive measure against complications that may arise in the older adult population.

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Effectiveness of Slow Stroke Back Massage (SBBM) on blood pressure, anxiety, and depression among older people with hypertension: A quasi-experimental study

Patonengan¹,

Mendrofa²,

Hani³

2023

Public Health of Indonesia

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“…As a body of evidence, the numerous small RCTs (study size ranging from 21 patients to 183 patients) of short duration in adult cancer patients, show at least short‐term, immediate effects of massage on cancer‐related symptoms of fatigue, 121 , 122 , 123 , 124 anxiety 125 , 126 and depression, 64 , 127 perceived stress levels 128 and mood disturbance, 129 pain, 129 , 130 , 131 , 132 , 133 , 134 sleep disorders 131 , 133 , 135 and QoL, 134 , 136 , 137 with often favourable effects observed on multiple symptoms.…”

Section: Massage Therapy and Cancermentioning

confidence: 99%

The skin‐brain connection and pleasant touch as supportive care for psychocutaneous disorders

Ferreira,

Aguirre,

Rapoport‐Hubschman

et al. 2023

Skin Health and Disease

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Psychodermatology is a subdiscipline of dermatology at the intersection of dermatology, psychiatry, and psychology. In dermatology clinical practice, patients may present with skin disease that affects their mental health, or skin disorders induced or worsened by psychological/psychiatric problems so there is a need for specialised education of dermatologists, as well as multidisciplinary teams, to achieve better management of these patients. Understanding the interaction between the central nervous system and the skin underlying psychocutaneous disorders could help identify alternative therapies that may improve patient well‐being. The concept of pleasurable touch has received increasing attention following the discovery of C‐tactile (CT) fibres. While afferent C‐fibre stimulation is usually associated with pain, temperature, or itch, CT‐fibres are stimulated optimally by a stimulus not in the nociceptor range but by a gentle, low‐force stroking. As this affective touch may counteract unpleasurable sensations, such as pain and itch, and elicit positive feelings, the potential benefits of gentle touch and massage are interesting for dermatological, especially psychocutaneous, disorders. Here we provide an overview of the skin‐brain connection to help understand the benefits of touch and massage, as illustrated with studies on atopic dermatitis and burns, as an adjunct to dermatological treatment for improving patient well‐being and optimising treatment outcomes.

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“…[15][16][17] Other physical effects encountered by breast cancer patients, such as pain, exhaustion, and lymphedema, were seen in the prior study. 18 It also indicated that discomfort in the anterior thorax, axilla, and upper arms generates persistent pain for more than three months. 19 Meanwhile, helplessness, anxiety, embarrassment, self-esteem, stress, fear of being abandoned by a spouse, sexual dysfunction, and dread of confronting the future and mortality are all common psychological and social effects of the therapy.…”

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Social Support in Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Patients after Diagnosis: A Bibliometric Analysis

Solikhah,

Perwitasari,

Irham

et al. 2023

Siriraj Med J

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In terms of bibliometric analysis, there are no studies related to the impact of social support on breast cancer survivors' quality of life. Therefore, this study aims to provide a bibliometric assessment of results on social support in quality of life in breast cancer patients. The studies for the dataset were selected from Scopus published in the year 2001–2021 based on their relevancy to the established subjects. The VOSviewer software was used for bibliometric analysis to represent the performance of publications covering annual outputs, mainstream journals leading countries, institutions, research tendencies, and hotspots. The analysis of the findings indicated only 45 articles over the range of 2001-2021. The highest number of publications was published in 2021, and the lowest was in 2002-2004 and 2006. Social support strongly correlates with the psychological adjustment of adherence to cancer treatment. Only one study failed to find an association between social support and suicide after a cancer diagnosis. Meanwhile, China, the United States, and Hong Kong contributed to social support. Instrumental, financial, information, and emotional support were reported as domains needed to support breast cancer patients. This bibliometric analysis provides the results of thoughts and insights about the development needed by breast cancer patients to prolong survival.

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The effect of slow-stroke back massage on chemotherapy-related fatigue in women with breast cancer: An assessor blinded, parallel group, randomized control trial

Cited by 10 publications

References 34 publications

Effectiveness of Slow Stroke Back Massage (SBBM) on blood pressure, anxiety, and depression among older people with hypertension: A quasi-experimental study

Effectiveness of Slow Stroke Back Massage (SBBM) on blood pressure, anxiety, and depression among older people with hypertension: A quasi-experimental study

The skin‐brain connection and pleasant touch as supportive care for psychocutaneous disorders

Social Support in Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Patients after Diagnosis: A Bibliometric Analysis

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