Determining massage dose-response to improve cancer-related symptom cluster of pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance: A 7-arm randomized trial in palliative cancer care

Miladinia, Mojtaba; Jahangiri, Mina; Kennedy, Ann Blair; Fagerström, Cecilia; Tuvesson, Hanna; Safavi, Shadi Sadat; Maniati, Mahmood; Javaherforooshzadeh, Fatemeh; Karimpourian, Hossein

doi:10.1177/02692163221129158

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“…Other studies in the literature have shown statistically and clinically significant effects of massage on sleep (26)(27)(28). The literature supports the results of our study.…”

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confidence: 92%

The Effect of Back Massage Applied to Palliative Care Patients on Sleep Quality and Pain

DURMAZ,

PAMUK CEBECİ

2023

Osmangazi̇ Journal of Medicine

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Aim: The study was conducted to examine the effect of back massage applied to palliative care patients on sleep quality and pain. Methods: The study was conducted among patients receiving inpatient treatment in the palliative care service of a hospital in Bilecik, Turkey, between November 2021 and April 2022. It was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of a total of 52 volunteer patients, 26 experimental and 26 control. Patient Diagnosis Form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, McGill Pain Scale-Short Form were used to collect data. Statistical significance level was accepted as p

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“…Other studies in the literature have shown statistically and clinically significant effects of massage on sleep (26)(27)(28). The literature supports the results of our study.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

The Effect of Back Massage Applied to Palliative Care Patients on Sleep Quality and Pain

DURMAZ,

PAMUK CEBECİ

2023

Osmangazi̇ Journal of Medicine

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“…few studies have investigated the right dosage of massage to obtain effects. A recent study has, however, looked at these effects on a population with similar objectives [ 47 ]. Future studies should clarify this question.…”

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confidence: 99%

Impact of the practice of touch-massage® by a nurse on the anxiety of patients with hematological disorders hospitalized in a sterile environment, a randomized, controlled study

Simon,

Nizard,

Chevalier

et al. 2024

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Context In addition to curative care, supportive care is beneficial in managing the anxiety symptoms common in patients in sterile hematology unit. We hypothesize that personal massage can help the patient, particularly in this isolated setting where physical contact is extremely limited. The main objective of this study was to show that anxiety could be reduced after a touch-massage® performed by a nurse trained in this therapy. Methods A single-center, randomized, unblinded controlled study in the sterile hematology unit of a French university hospital, validated by an ethics committee. The patients, aged between 18 and 65 years old, and suffering from a serious and progressive hematological pathology, were hospitalized in sterile hematology unit for a minimum of three weeks, patients were randomized into either a group receiving 15-minute touch-massage® sessions or a control group receiving an equivalent amount of quiet time once a week for three weeks. In the treated group, anxiety was assessed before and after each touch-massage® session, using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire with subscale state (STAI-State). In the control group, anxiety was assessed before and after a 15-minute quiet period. For each patient, the difference in the STAI-State score before and after each session (or period) was calculated, the primary endpoint was based on the average of these three differences. Each patient completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Questionnaire before the first session and after the last session. Results Sixty-two patients were randomized. Touch-massage® significantly decreased patient anxiety: a mean decrease in STAI-State scale score of 10.6 [7.65–13.54] was obtained for the massage group (p ≤ 0.001) compared with the control group. The improvement in self-esteem score was not significant. Conclusion This study provides convincing evidence for integrating touch-massage® in the treatment of patients in sterile hematology unit. Trial registration NCT02343965.

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“…Moderate to severe pain can significantly interfere with the daily life of patients [44,45]. When daily activities are disrupted, the use of assistive skills may require the support of family and friends, particularly in cases where cancer patients are experiencing pain, fatigue, and physical exhaustion [46]. The assistance of relatives and friends plays an important role in the pain management of patients [37].…”

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confidence: 99%

The Behavioral Adaptations and Barriers of Patients Employing Non-Pharmacological Strategies for Cancer Pain Management—A Qualitative Study

Liu,

Liang,

Chao

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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The use of non-pharmacological strategies to complement pharmacological approaches can enhance cancer pain management by promoting patient autonomy and increasing management effectiveness. This study aimed to explore the required behavioral adaptations and situational barriers that cancer patients encounter when utilizing non-pharmacological strategies to manage pain. We adopted an exploratory–descriptive qualitative research approach, purposive sampling, and semi-structured interview guidelines to conduct face-to-face interviews with 18 cancer patients experiencing moderate or severe levels of worst pain. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis to explore patients’ experiences. Five themes described the behavioral adaptations of patients using non-pharmacological strategies to deal with cancer pain: finding complementary therapies, utilizing assistive skills, adapting to assistive skills, diverting attention, and seeking help. Situational barriers faced by patients include being in the workplace or in a climate-affected environment. Behavioral adaptation is necessary for non-pharmacological strategies to coping with cancer pain. The behavioral skills can help the patients to overcome situational barriers to engagement with these strategies. Thus, health professionals are expected to help the patients acquire adequate behavioral adaptation and skills for self-pain management, and assess the effectiveness of the strategies.

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Determining massage dose-response to improve cancer-related symptom cluster of pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance: A 7-arm randomized trial in palliative cancer care

Cited by 10 publications

References 31 publications

The Effect of Back Massage Applied to Palliative Care Patients on Sleep Quality and Pain

The Effect of Back Massage Applied to Palliative Care Patients on Sleep Quality and Pain

Impact of the practice of touch-massage® by a nurse on the anxiety of patients with hematological disorders hospitalized in a sterile environment, a randomized, controlled study

The Behavioral Adaptations and Barriers of Patients Employing Non-Pharmacological Strategies for Cancer Pain Management—A Qualitative Study

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