Massage for Children Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation:A Qualitative Report
Joint Authors
Mehling, Wolf E.
Lown, E. Anne
Dvorak, Christopher C.
Cowan, Morton J.
Horn, Biljana N.
Dunn, Elizabeth A.
Ackerman, Sara L.
Degelman, Marcia
Abrams, Donald I.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
No in-depth qualitative research exists about the effects of therapeutic massage with children hospitalized to undergo hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).
The objective of this study is to describe parent caregivers' experience of the effects of massage/acupressure for their children undergoing HCT.
Methods.
We conducted a qualitative analysis of open-ended interviews with 15 parents of children in the intervention arm of a massage/acupressure trial.
Children received both practitioner and parent-provided massage/acupressure.
Results.
Parents reported that their child experienced relief from pain and nausea, relaxation, and greater ease falling asleep.
They also reported increased caregiver competence and closeness with their child as a result of learning and performing massage/acupressure.
Parents supported a semistandardized massage protocol.
Conclusion.
Massage/acupressure may support symptom relief and promote relaxation and sleep among pediatric HCT patients if administered with attention to individual patients' needs and hospital routines and may relieve stress among parents, improve caregiver competence, and enhance the sense of connection between parent and child.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ackerman, Sara L.& Lown, E. Anne& Dvorak, Christopher C.& Dunn, Elizabeth A.& Abrams, Donald I.& Horn, Biljana N.…[et al.]. 2012. Massage for Children Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation:A Qualitative Report. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ackerman, Sara L.…[et al.]. Massage for Children Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation:A Qualitative Report. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ackerman, Sara L.& Lown, E. Anne& Dvorak, Christopher C.& Dunn, Elizabeth A.& Abrams, Donald I.& Horn, Biljana N.…[et al.]. Massage for Children Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation:A Qualitative Report. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028539