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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology
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[Emotional support and Bach Flower Therapy].
Summary
Bach Flower Therapy effectively treats emotional imbalances in primary care settings. Most patients reported significant improvement, offering a safe alternative to psychopharmaceuticals.
Area of Science:
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Holistic Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
Context:
- Primary Health Care Centers (PHC) in Catalonia
- 14-month study period
- Nurse-led Bach Flower Therapy implementation
Purpose:
- Describe patient demographics receiving Bach Flower Therapy
- Identify nursing diagnoses addressed
- Evaluate treatment outcomes for physical/emotional disorders
Summary:
- 119 patients received personalized Bach Flower Therapy, with 78.15% being female.
- An average of 3.4 visits per patient were conducted.
- 87.4% of patients reported good or very good improvement on the EVA scale.
Impact:
- Bach Flower Therapy demonstrates effectiveness as an alternative to psychopharmaceuticals.
- The therapy showed fewer secondary effects compared to conventional treatments.
- Less than 2% of patients experienced gastric intolerance, highlighting its safety profile.
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