Managing cancer pain with nonpharmacologic and complementary therapies.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2007
Abstract
Nonpharmacologic interventions are important adjuncts to treatment modalities for patients with cancer pain. A variety 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 have scientific support. This article reviews several nonpharmacologic and complementary and alternative modalities commonly used by patients with cancer pain. It focuses on those having empirical support or promising preliminary evidence, with the goal of familiarizing physicians with therapies that may complement regular oncologic care. This review updates an article published in November 2005. An anecdotal case study has been added to illustrate incorporation of nonpharmacologic and complementary therapies in the treatment of a patient with cancer-related pain.
Volume
107
Issue
12 Suppl 7
First Page
15
Last Page
21
ISSN
1945-1997
Published In/Presented At
Pujol, L. A., & Monti, D. A. (2007). Managing cancer pain with nonpharmacologic and complementary therapies. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 107(12 Suppl 7), ES15–ES21.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
18165373
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article