Touching body, soul, and spirit? Understanding external applications from integrative medicine: A mixed methods systematic review

Mühlenpfordt, Inga; Blakeslee, Sarah B.; Everding, Janina; Cramer, Holger; Seifert, Georg; Stritter, Wiebke

doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.960960

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“… 12 A systematic review by Mühlenpfordt et al highlights the potential benefits of these external applications as supportive care, showing their suitability for improving overall condition, alleviating symptoms, and promoting psychological activation and relaxation. 13 …”

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Integrative Nursing Interventions for Cancer-Related Symptoms in Oncology Inpatients: Results of a Descriptive Pilot Study

Raiber,

Raff,

Thiele

et al. 2024

Integr Cancer Ther

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Background: Integrative nursing (IN) is an essential component of integrative medicine and integrative oncology. IN includes a range of external naturopathic, integrative nursing interventions, such as compresses, embrocation, and foot/hand baths, aimed at alleviating symptoms and side effects of conventional treatment. The project IMPLEMENT-UKU (“Implementation of IN at the University Hospital Ulm”) was accompanied by a descriptive pilot study on the use of IN interventions on cancer-related symptoms in oncology inpatients, the characterization of these patients and the evaluation of the impact. Methods: A single-arm study was conducted using a paper-based questionnaire administered before the IN interventions (t0) and 24 hours after the IN interventions (t1). Topics included sociodemographic data, symptoms, quality of life, health status, psychological burden, attitudes, and experience and satisfaction with the IN interventions. Analyses were descriptive using absolute and relative frequencies. Results: During the 6-month study period out of 66 patients recommended for IN consultation by medical and nursing staff on 2 wards, 62 (93.9%) accepted the offer. Of those patients who received IN, 21 patients (33.9%) participated in the study. The number of IN interventions received per patient ranged from 1 to 3 during the 24-hour survey period. And a total of 36 IN interventions were performed: The most treated body region was the feet/legs (50.0%), followed by the back (25.0%), using oils such as solum oil (41.7%) and lavender oil (13.9%). Embrocation (77.8%) was the predominant type of IN intervention. For patients, the mean FACIT-F score was 29.2 ± 12.5. The mean PHQ-4 score was 3.0 ± 1.9. Regarding sleep quality in the last 4 weeks, 13 participants (61.9%) described it as rather or very poor. Satisfaction with the IN was high, with a large proportion of participants evaluating the IN interventions very positively. Conclusion: The study’s findings suggest that there is a great need for IN among oncology inpatients. These patients are open to and interested in IN interventions and evaluate them positively. IN provides a promising opportunity to provide non-pharmacological support to inpatients. The integration of IN in conventional oncology care settings may enhance patient-centered care and contribute to improved patient wellbeing.

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Integrative Nursing Interventions for Cancer-Related Symptoms in Oncology Inpatients: Results of a Descriptive Pilot Study

Raiber,

Raff,

Thiele

et al. 2024

Integr Cancer Ther

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Exploring Quantum Touch Therapy's Efficacy in Managing Stress Among Young Stroke Survivors: A Quasi-Experimental Approach

Thrisna Dewi,

Merlin,

Juanamasta

et al. 2025

Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología

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Stroke is a neurological disorder that can lead to disability and significant stress, particularly among young stroke survivors. Quantum Touch therapy, an alternative energy-based therapy, may hold potential for stress management. Evaluate the effectiveness of Quantum Touch therapy in reducing stress levels among young stroke survivors. This quasi-experimental study used purposive sampling, involving 76 young stroke survivors (aged 18-50), who were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (38 participants), receiving Quantum Touch therapy, or the control group (38 participants), receiving only standard care. Therapy sessions were conducted six times per week, each lasting 30 minutes, over the study period from March 1 to May 1, 2024. Stress levels were measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-42 questionnaire before and after the intervention. Analysis showed that the intervention group experienced a significant reduction in stress levels after undergoing Quantum Touch therapy, with an average stress score change of 3.29 (p < 0.001), while the control group showed no significant change (p = 1.000). The statistical analysis also highlighted a substantial effect size in the intervention group, emphasizing the quantifiable impact observed. This study suggests that Quantum Touch therapy has significant potential in reducing stress levels among young stroke survivors. The therapy contributes to stress reduction by restoring energetic balance, leading to deep relaxation and decreased anxiety and muscle tension. The findings support the inclusion of Quantum Touch therapy as a complementary approach in post-stroke rehabilitation, offering measurable benefits in stress management for young stroke survivors

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Touching body, soul, and spirit? Understanding external applications from integrative medicine: A mixed methods systematic review

Cited by 2 publications

References 82 publications

Integrative Nursing Interventions for Cancer-Related Symptoms in Oncology Inpatients: Results of a Descriptive Pilot Study

Integrative Nursing Interventions for Cancer-Related Symptoms in Oncology Inpatients: Results of a Descriptive Pilot Study

Exploring Quantum Touch Therapy's Efficacy in Managing Stress Among Young Stroke Survivors: A Quasi-Experimental Approach

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