The Value of Massage Therapy in Cancer Care

Myers, Cynthia D.; Walton, Tracy; Small, Brent J.

doi:10.1016/j.hoc.2008.04.003

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“…The literature review also provided scientific evidence of the multiple therapeutic benefits associated with diverse mind-body, bioenergetic, body-manipulative, and biologically based healing practices 10,11,43,70,94,95 . Although the research studies are of varying methodologic rigour, and future work to establish dose, frequency, and duration of treatment effects is needed, consensus concerning the relevance of those techniques in mainstream practice is converging.…”

Section: Scientific Evidencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Typically, that treatment involves standard chemotherapies, surgical and radiation oncology procedures, biomarker-driven treatment, and healing therapies. Healing therapies are selected from mind-body, manipulative, and body-, energy-, and biologically-based practices 41,62,70,86,94,95 . An integrative approach applies evidenced-based, multimodal, multi-targeted therapies with synergistic effects to intended targets.…”

Section: Clinical Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It can also be adapted according to the professional and financial resources available, and to administrative expectations of a newly developed paradigm of practice. Thus, the first objective of the Centre was, in fact, to validate the safety and effectiveness of each healing therapy that was introduced in the clinic, notwithstanding favourable research findings from previously controlled studies 43,70,94 .…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Peter Brojde Lung Cancer Centre: A Model of Integrative Practice

2012

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Background: The generally poor prognosis and poor quality of life for lung cancer patients have highlighted the need for a conceptual model of integrative practice. Although the philosophy of integrative oncology is well described, conceptual models that could guide the implementation and scientific evaluation of integrative practice are lacking. Purpose: The present paper describes a conceptual model of integrative practice in which the philosophical underpinnings derive mainly from integrative oncology, with important contributions from Traditional Chinese Medicine (tcm) and the discipline of nursing. The conceptual model is described in terms of its purpose, values, concepts, dynamic components, scientific evidence, clinical approach, and theoretical underpinnings. The model argues that these components delineate the initial scope and orientation of integrative practice. They serve as the needed context for evaluating and interpreting the effectiveness of clinical interventions in enhancing patient outcomes in lung cancer at various phases of the illness. Furthermore, the development of relevant and effective integrative clinical interventions requires new research methods based on whole-systems research. An initial focus would be the identification of interrelationship patterns among variables that influence clinical interventions and their targeted patient outcomes.

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“…Level 3: The Body as Garden, invites patients and loved ones to regard the human body as a sacred and wondrously complex garden, rather than just a machine. In this context, participants learn about the roles of diet and exercise during cancer treatment 140 and explore the safe and effective use of evidence-based CAM modalities such as yoga, 141 massage, 142 acupuncture, 143 Reiki, 144 and mindbody interventions, 145 among many others. Level 4: Emotional Healing, enters the inner realm of the human heart.…”

Section: One Model Of Multidimensional Cancer Carementioning

confidence: 99%

Integrative Oncology for the Whole Person: A Multidimensional Approach to Cancer Care

Geffen

2010

Integr Cancer Ther

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Today, more than ever before, millions of people are seeking an approach to medicine and health care that is more comprehensive, more holistic and integrative, and more compassionate and sensitive to their needs as a whole person. This is particularly true for those dealing with cancer. Changing patient demographics, heightened consumer demand for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) products and services, advances in medical science and technology, expanding access to the Internet and health information, and other factors have contributed to a wave of transformation that is unprecedented in its impact on the entire health care system. These trends have fueled the emerging fields of integrative medicine and oncology, which are growing rapidly. As these fields continue to evolve, they will move beyond the present integrative model to a broader vision of whole-person, multidimensional care that will more fully and coherently address and embrace all dimensions of the human experience. This article describes 6 major driving forces behind the wave of transformation presently under way in medicine and health care. It provides a brief, historical overview of integrative medicine and oncology and summarizes the present status of these emerging fields. It discusses the future of integrative medicine and oncology, including a multidimensional approach to care, and highlights 5 key elements that underlie this approach. Finally, it describes The Seven Levels of Healing-a model of multidimensional care-and concludes with a discussion of 3 important challenges and opportunities for medicine and health care that lie on the horizon.

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“…(24,25) Although not itself a treatment for cancer, MT can be effective in combating the stressful effects of the diagnosis and treatment. A number of studies (26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33) suggest that there may be specific effects of particular benefit to cancer patients, including reductions in anxiety, nausea, and pain, and improvements in appetite and sleep.…”

Section: Amelioration Of the Effects Of Cancer Treatmentmentioning

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Directions and Dilemmas in Massage Therapy Research: A Workshop Report from the 2009 North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Moyer

Dryden

Shipwright

2009

IJTMB

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Background: Massage therapy (MT) is widely used and expanding rapidly, but systematic research on its mechanisms and effects has, in contrast with many other therapeutic fields, a short history.Purpose: To take stock of the current state of MT research and to explore approaches, directions, and strategies with the potential to make the next two decades of MT research optimally productive. Setting: The 2009 North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Method: Using a modified Delphi method, the study authors led an interactive workshop that aimed to identify established MT research findings, needed MT research, weaknesses and limitations in currently available MT research, and directions to pursue in the next two decades of MT research.Participants: The thirty-seven conference attendees-including MT researchers, educators, and practitioners, and other health care practitioners who already work interprofessionally with MT-actively participated in the workshop and ensured that a diversity of perspectives were represented.Results: The MT field has made rapid and laudable progress in its short history, but at the same time this short history is probably the main reason for most of the current shortcomings in MT research. Drawing on a diversity of backgrounds, workshop participants identified many opportunities and strategies for future research.Conclusion: Though lost time can never be recovered, the field's late start in research should not be allowed to be a demoralizing handicap to progress. Modern scientific methods and technologies, applied to the range of directions and dilemmas highlighted in this report, can lead to impressive progress in the next twenty years of MT research.

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The Value of Massage Therapy in Cancer Care

Cited by 31 publications

References 38 publications

The Peter Brojde Lung Cancer Centre: A Model of Integrative Practice

The Peter Brojde Lung Cancer Centre: A Model of Integrative Practice

Integrative Oncology for the Whole Person: A Multidimensional Approach to Cancer Care

Directions and Dilemmas in Massage Therapy Research: A Workshop Report from the 2009 North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine

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