Chair Massage for Treating Anxiety in Patients Withdrawing from Psychoactive Drugs

Black, Shaun; Jacques, Kathleen; Webber, Adam; Spurr, Kathy; Carey, Eileen; Hebb, Andrea L.O.; Gilbert, Robert

doi:10.1089/acm.2009.0645

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“…Black and colleagues [25] performed the first controlled study of chair massage for anxiety in 82 inpatients withdrawing from alcohol, cocaine, and opiates. Patients were randomised to three days of chair massage or a relaxation control condition.…”

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Complementary Medicine, Exercise, Meditation, Diet, and Lifestyle Modification for Anxiety Disorders: A Review of Current Evidence

Sarris

Moylan

Camfield

et al. 2012

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Use of complementary medicines and therapies (CAM) and modification of lifestyle factors such as physical activity, exercise, and diet are being increasingly considered as potential therapeutic options for anxiety disorders. The objective of this metareview was to examine evidence across a broad range of CAM and lifestyle interventions in the treatment of anxiety disorders. In early 2012 we conducted a literature search of PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and the Cochrane Library, for key studies, systematic reviews, and metaanalyses in the area. Our paper found that in respect to treatment of generalized anxiety or specific disorders, CAM evidence revealed current support for the herbal medicine Kava. One isolated study shows benefit for naturopathic medicine, whereas acupuncture, yoga, and Tai chi have tentative supportive evidence, which is hampered by overall poor methodology. The breadth of evidence does not support homeopathy for treating anxiety. Strong support exists for lifestyle modifications including adoption of moderate exercise and mindfulness meditation, whereas dietary improvement, avoidance of caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine offer encouraging preliminary data. In conclusion, certain lifestyle modifications and some CAMs may provide a beneficial role in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

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confidence: 99%

Complementary Medicine, Exercise, Meditation, Diet, and Lifestyle Modification for Anxiety Disorders: A Review of Current Evidence

Sarris

Moylan

Camfield

et al. 2012

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…It is also worth mentioning that other CAM modalities, for which no SRs exist, show promise for various types of addictions. For instance, preliminary evidence supports the effectiveness of massage as an adjunct to traditional medical detoxification for alcohol, psychoactive drugs and nicotine …”

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“…For instance, preliminary evidence supports the effectiveness of massage as an adjunct to traditional medical detoxification for alcohol, psychoactive drugs and nicotine. [41][42][43] In light of these analyses, it is important to mention the risk-benefit balance of CAM. The majority of therapies in question have a good safety profile.…”

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Complementary and alternative medicine for addiction: an overview of systematic reviews

Posadzki

Khalil

Al-Bedah

et al. 2016

Focus on Alt & Comp Therapy

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Background Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is popular among individuals with a variety of addictions. Objective To critically evaluate the evidence from systematic reviews (SRs) of the effectiveness of CAM for addictions. Methods Ten electronic databases were searched from their inception to January 2015. Systematic reviews of any type of CAM with any type of addiction‐related outcome were considered eligible. The Oxman criteria for assessing the methodological quality of the included SRs were used. Results Twenty‐seven SRs met the inclusion criteria. Most of them were of high methodological quality (mean=4.66, SD=5.20). Twelve SRs arrived at equivocal conclusions (of these, seven were of high quality), four drew positive conclusions (three of which were of high quality), and 11 arrived at negative conclusions (of which six were of high quality). A wide variety of addictions were examined, including alcohol, amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates (heroin, morphine, opium), tobacco and various (unspecified) drugs. A diversity of CAM modalities was also used such as acupuncture (and related techniques), herbal medicine, hypnotherapy, meditative/mindfulness techniques, music therapy, spirituality and yoga. Conclusion A large number of SRs exist in the area of addiction. The evidence from SRs examining the effectiveness of various CAM interventions for myriad addictions is highly ambiguous or negative.

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“…27 An RCT of a 20-minute seated massage in patients withdrawing from psychoactive drugs found significant reduction in anxiety. 28 A nonrandomized controlled study of a 20-minute seated massage in young adult psychiatric inpatients found significantly reduced self-reported anxiety and resting heart rate. 29 A larger literature reports benefits following full-body massage in a variety of patient populations and conditions: RCTs of full-body massage in patients report significantly decreased pain and improved function in patients with chronic low back pain; 30 significantly reduced pain, anxiety, and tension in postoperative cardiac patients; 31 significantly increased heart rate variability and improved mood in breast cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue; 32 significantly reduced pain, increased muscle relaxation, and improved mood in hospice inpatients with metastatic bone pain; 33 significantly reduced depression in patients with breast cancer; 34 significantly decreased physical discomfort and fatigue 35 and perceived stress in breast cancer patients.…”

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Effect of a Brief Seated Massage on Nursing Student Attitudes Toward Touch for Comfort Care

Turkeltaub

Yearwood²,

Friedmann³

2014

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Background: While massage has been removed from nursing curricula, studies have reported massage as safe and effective for stress reduction, relaxation, pain relief, fatigue, and quality of life. Objective: To compare the efficacy of two intensities of touch administered during two seated massages on the attitudes of nursing students toward touch for their self-care and patient care. Participants: Nursing students who volunteered gave institutional review board-approved written informed consent to undergo massage by a licensed massage therapist. Settings/location: A private room adjacent to the nursing lab in a school of nursing. Intervention: Brief seated massages of differing intensities. Each participant received low-intensity and highintensity touch in a two-block, randomized order, within-subjects design. Linear mixed models nested within subject and random intercept analyses were used to test hypotheses in this two-treatment, two-sequence, twoperiod crossover design. Outcome measures: Health questionnaires/visual analogue scales pertaining to physical/affective/and attitudinal status were completed before and after each massage. Results: Twenty-nine participants (93% female, 83% single) completed the study. Before massage, the optimal intensity of touch anticipated for self-comfort was 6.6 (0 = no pressure;10 = most intense pressure imaginable). The mean touch intensities were 6.7 for high-intensity massage and 0.5 for low-intensity ( p < 0.001). The overall percentage differences (feeling better or worse) following massage were as follows: low intensity, 37.5% better; high intensity, 62.7% better ( p < 0.001). Significantly more improvement was reported for energy, pain, stress, and feeling physically uptight after high-intensity compared with low-intensity ( p < 0.03). Participants were more likely to both receive touch for self-care and provide touch for patient care after experiencing high-versus low-intensity massage ( p < 0.01). Conclusions: High-intensity seated massage was more efficacious than low-intensity massage and positively influenced nursing student attitudes toward the inclusion of massage in self-care/patient care. The role of touch for self-care/patient care in the nursing curricula merits reconsideration.

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Chair Massage for Treating Anxiety in Patients Withdrawing from Psychoactive Drugs

Abstract: Within the clinical context of this study, chair massage was more effective that relaxation control in reducing anxiety. Further investigation of chair massage as a potential nonpharmacologic adjunct in the management of withdrawal related anxiety is warranted.

Cited by 10 publications

References 39 publications

Complementary Medicine, Exercise, Meditation, Diet, and Lifestyle Modification for Anxiety Disorders: A Review of Current Evidence

Complementary Medicine, Exercise, Meditation, Diet, and Lifestyle Modification for Anxiety Disorders: A Review of Current Evidence

Complementary and alternative medicine for addiction: an overview of systematic reviews

Effect of a Brief Seated Massage on Nursing Student Attitudes Toward Touch for Comfort Care

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