Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe effects of foot reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients with breast and lung cancer.
To test the effects of foot reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients with breast and lung cancer. ⋯ Professionals and lay people can be taught reflexology. Foot reflexology is an avenue for human touch, can be performed anywhere, requires no special equipment, is noninvasive, and does not interfere with patients' privacy.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialAcupressure for nausea: results of a pilot study.
To compare differences in nausea experience and intensity in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer between those receiving usual care plus acupressure training and treatment and those receiving only usual care. ⋯ This study must be replicated prior to advising patients about the efficacy of acupressure for the treatment of nausea.