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Mind-Body Therapies in Childhood Cancer

Germán Velez-Florez1, María Camila Velez-Florez2, Jose Oscar Mantilla-Rivas3

  • 1Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogotá, Colombia.

Current Psychiatry Reports
|July 23, 2018
PubMed

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Mind-body therapies (MBTs) improve quality of life for pediatric cancer patients. These therapies help manage symptoms and enhance emotional well-being, supporting both patients and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Pediatric cancer survival rates are increasing, necessitating focus on psychosocial well-being.
  • Mind-body therapies (MBTs) are complementary treatments impacting quality of life and mental health.
  • Family perceptions of illness are positively influenced by MBTs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence-based mind-body therapies for pediatric cancer patients.
  • To discuss the application and institutional experience with MBTs.
  • To highlight the role of MBTs in improving patient and family care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of evidence-based MBTs.
  • Description of specific therapies: art, meditation, prayer, music, hypnosis, relaxation.
  • Discussion of institutional experience and potential for technological integration.

Main Results:

  • MBTs demonstrate effectiveness in reducing symptoms associated with childhood cancer.
  • Technology can expand MBT accessibility and family involvement.
  • MBTs contribute to improved quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their families.

Conclusions:

  • Mind-body therapies are crucial for comprehensive pediatric cancer care.
  • Further research is needed to optimize MBT selection and integration.
  • Expanding MBT use, incorporating technology, and involving families can enhance care outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
Mind-body therapiesOncologyPediatric psychologyPsycho-oncology

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