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Surgery and complementary therapies: a review.

J J Petry

    Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
    |September 9, 2000
    PubMed
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    Complementary therapies, including mind-body techniques and natural products, offer potential benefits for surgical patients. This review explores their role in managing distress and improving surgical outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Medicine
    • Integrative Health
    • Psychosocial Oncology

    Background:

    • Complementary therapies are underutilized in surgical care compared to other medical fields.
    • Psychological distress significantly impacts surgical patients.
    • Patient coping styles and locus of control influence therapy choices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current literature on complementary therapies in surgery.
    • To explore the impact of psychological distress and coping mechanisms on therapy selection.
    • To examine the role of various complementary modalities in surgical outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive literature search across medical databases.
    • Review of studies on psychological distress and its management in surgical patients.

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  • Exploration of evidence for acupuncture, relaxation, hypnosis, imagery, music, massage, therapeutic touch, Reiki, herbs, and supplements.

    • Main Results:

    • Psychological distress affects surgical patients, with mind-body techniques showing potential for relief.
    • Coping style and locus of control are factors in complementary therapy choice.
    • Evidence is explored for acupuncture, relaxation, hypnosis, imagery, music, massage, therapeutic touch, Reiki, and supplements in modifying surgical outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Complementary therapies, including mind-body interventions and natural products, show promise in surgical care.
    • Further research is needed to fully integrate these therapies and understand their impact on surgical outcomes.
    • Addressing psychological distress through complementary approaches may enhance patient well-being during surgery.