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Effects of acupuncture and acupressure on cancer-related fatigue: a systematic review
Wai-Man Ling1, Liza Y Y Lui2, Winnie K W So3
1Department of Clinical Oncology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Purpose/Objectives:
To critically examine the evidence for acupuncture and acupressure in the management of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in adult patients with cancer.
Data Sources:
18 databases were searched for randomized, controlled trials published in English and Chinese through April 2014.
Data Synthesis:
Given the heterogeneity of data, meta-analysis was not conducted. A six-step thematic analysis method was used to synthesize the results.
Conclusions:
Although results are inconclusive, acupuncture and acupressure tend to be effective in relieving CRF, with the former producing a greater improvement. Future research is recommended to contribute further evidence.
Implications For Nursing:
Nurses should know about the relative effectiveness of acupuncture and acupressure in the management of CRF to educate and support their patients.
