Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8588578 | EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing | 2017 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Of the 40 participants, 19 were men (mean age, 59.5 years). Significant improvement after hand massage was indicated by VAS scores for fatigue, anxiety, muscular discomfort, nervousness, stress, happiness, energy, relaxation, calmness, and emotional well-being (P < .05). Pain scores also improved, but the difference was not statistically significant (P = .06). All patients indicated that they would recommend hand massage to other patients, and 37 were interested in receiving it during their next chemotherapy treatment.
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Authors
Susanne M. APRN, CNS, DNP, Saswati MS, Rebecca S. MA, Kimberly M. MA, Sherry A. RN, BSN, Aditya BA, Cathy D. BS, Brent A. MD, Dietlind L. MD,