Nonpharmacologic and complementary approaches to cancer pain management.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2005
Abstract
Nonpharmacologic interventions are important adjuncts to treatment modalities for patients with cancer pain. A variety of modalities can be used to reduce pain and concomitant mood disturbance and increase quality of life. Physicians may feel relatively uninformed about which modalities have been used for patients with cancer and which have scientific support. This article reviews a few of the nonpharmacologic and complementary and alternative modalities commonly used by patients with cancer pain. It focuses on those modalities that have empirical support or promising preliminary evidence, with the goal of familiarizing physicians with treatment modalities that may complement regular oncologic care.
Volume
105
Issue
11 Suppl 5
First Page
15
Last Page
20
ISSN
0098-6151
Published In/Presented At
Menefee, L. A., & Monti, D. A. (2005). Nonpharmacologic and complementary approaches to cancer pain management. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 105(11 Suppl 5), S15–S20.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
16368903
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article