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Complementary therapies: making a difference in palliative care.

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  • 1North Devon Hospice, UK.

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|April 3, 1999
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Palliative care integrates complementary therapies for life-threatening illnesses. Patients and carers found these therapies valuable, aiding access to hospice services and offering potential benefits.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care and Complementary Medicine

Background:

  • Palliative care addresses life-threatening illnesses, increasingly integrating complementary therapies.
  • Patients with life-threatening conditions often seek complementary therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the integration and perceived value of complementary therapies in palliative care.
  • To investigate patient and carer experiences with a hospice-based complementary therapy program.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing focus groups with 38 patients and carers.
  • Exploration of perceptions regarding the provision and benefits of complementary therapies.

Main Results:

  • Complementary therapies were viewed as integral to hospice care.
  • Therapies facilitated engagement with other hospice services.

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  • Identified potential benefits and challenges associated with therapy provision.

    • Conclusions:

    • Complementary therapies are a valuable component of palliative care.
    • Recommendations for expanding therapy provision and improving access are suggested.