Evidence-Based Non-Pharmacological Therapies for Palliative Cancer Care

By William C.S. Cho

Book Overview

Prelims

1. An Overview of Non-pharmacological Therapies for Palliative Cancer Care

2. Effect of Massage Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients

3. Effect of Massage Therapy on the Relief of Cancer Pain

4. The Effect of Acupressure on Chemotherapy-induced Nausea

5. Effects of Qigong Therapy on Alleviating Symptoms in Cancer Patients: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

6. Effects of Yoga on the Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

7. Efficacy of Mind-body Therapy on Stress Reduction in Cancer Care

8. Effect of Mindfulness-based Interventions in Cancer Care

9. Aromatherapy, Physical and Movement-based Therapies on Symptom Management for Cancer Patients

10. Safety and Side Effects of Non-pharmacological Interventions as a Therapy for Cancer

11. Integrating Non-pharmacological Therapies with Western Medicine in Cancer Treatment

Index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9401785252
• ISBN13: 9789401785259
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"