Massage Therapy versus Simple Touch to Improve Pain and Mood in Patients with Advanced Cancer

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Authors

Jean S. Kutner · Florida Atlantic University

Marlaine C. Smith · Florida Atlantic University

Lisa W. Corbin · Florida Atlantic University

Linnea Hemphill · Florida Atlantic University

Kathryn Benton · Florida Atlantic University

B. Karen Mellis · Florida Atlantic University

Brenda L. Beaty

Abstract

Massage may have immediately beneficial effects on pain and mood among patients with advanced cancer. Given the lack of sustained effects and the observed improvements in both study groups, the potential benefits of attention and simple touch should also be considered in this patient population.

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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Pain Management and Opioid Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

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Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 149, Issue 6, pp. 369-379

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-149-6-200809160-00003

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