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How Theory Can Help Facilitate Implementing Relaxation as a Complementary Pain Management Approach
Linda H Eaton1, Jennifer P Hulett2, Dale J Langford3
1School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Washington Bothell, Bothell, Washington.
Summary
Relaxation therapy can help cancer survivors manage chronic pain. This article explains how to use innovation theory to implement this complementary therapy into standard clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Complementary Therapies
- Pain Management
Background:
- Chronic pain is a significant issue for cancer survivors.
- Complementary therapies offer options for pain management.
- Relaxation therapy is supported by research for chronic pain in cancer survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe how clinicians can implement relaxation therapy for cancer survivors.
- To utilize Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation Theory for practice change.
- To ensure complementary therapies become standard practice.
Main Methods:
- Application of Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation Theory.
- Utilizing the Collaborative Research Utilization Model.
- Focus on implementation of relaxation therapy for cancer survivors.
Main Results:
- Theory-guided implementation increases the likelihood of successful adoption.
- Provides a framework for integrating complementary therapies.
- Addresses the challenge of translating research into clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation Theory can guide the implementation of complementary therapies.
- The Collaborative Research Utilization Model supports practice change.
- Facilitates the adoption of relaxation therapy as standard care for cancer survivors' chronic pain.
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