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Area of Science:

  • Integrative oncology
  • Complementary and alternative medicine
  • Cancer patient care

Background:

  • Cancer is a leading cause of global disability and diminished quality of life (QoL).
  • Cancer treatments often cause adverse effects, further impacting patient QoL.
  • Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is an emerging therapy for improving QoL in cancer patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the effectiveness of OMT in improving QoL and functional capabilities in cancer patients.
  • To evaluate OMT as a complementary and integrative therapy for symptom relief in oncology.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search adhering to PRISMA guidelines across major databases (PubMed, Scopus, etc.).
  • Risk of bias analysis conducted on included randomized controlled trials and observational studies.
  • Data collected on OMT's application in various cancer types, including general, oral, pediatric, head and neck, gynecological, breast, and gastric cancers.

Main Results:

  • Patient-reported outcomes indicated an increase in QoL.
  • Significant reduction in pain and lymphedema was observed.
  • Improvements in overall functional capabilities were noted.

Conclusions:

  • OMT shows potential as an adjunctive therapy for diverse cancer patient populations.
  • OMT contributes to effective symptomatic management in cancer care.
  • The findings support OMT's role in enhancing patient QoL during cancer treatment.