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Amanda Bulette Coakley1, Anne-Marie Barron
1Founders House 345, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 01720, USA. abcoakley@partners.org
Objectives:
To review the published research related to the interventions of Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, and Healing Touch representing energy therapies in relation to oncology nursing.
Data Sources:
Peer-reviewed literature.
Conclusion:
There is growing evidence that energy therapies have a positive effect on symptoms associated with cancer. While there is need for further research, it is clear that an appreciation for the value of research methods beyond the randomized control trial is important.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Energy therapies offer additional strategies for oncology nurses providing integrated nursing care to alleviate suffering and symptom distress of patients with cancer.
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