Integrative and Complementary Practices in Palliative Care in Oncology: An Integrative Review
Prácticas integradoras y complementarias en cuidados paliativos en oncología: una revisión integrativa
Práticas integrativas e complementares em cuidados paliativos em oncologia: uma revisão integrativa
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cuidados paliativos enfermagem práticas integrativas e complementares oncologia palliative care nursing integrative and complementary practices oncology cuidados paliativos enfermería prácticas integradoras y complementarias oncología |
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| Universidad Católica del Uruguay | |
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https://revistas.ucu.edu.uy/index.php/enfermeriacuidadoshumanizados/article/view/4556
https://hdl.handle.net/10895/6389 |
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| Sumario: | Objective: To identify, through an integrative review of the scientific literature, publications related to integrative and complementary health practices (ICP) used in palliative cancer care, in order to explore their positive impacts on patients’ quality of life. Methodology: The PICO strategy (population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes/results) was used. The search was conducted from July to September 2024 in SciELO, Scopus, and PubMed, using the descriptors palliative care, oncology, complementary therapies, integrative oncology, acupuncture, with the AND operator. Results: A total of 972 articles were found, of which 14 were selected after reading and evaluation. Analysis of the selected studies showed the predominant presence of acupuncture and auriculotherapy, followed by therapeutic massage and aromatherapy. ICPs were associated with a significant improvement in the clinical manifestations frequently seen in this context, such as cancer pain, xerostomia, hypersalivation, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, anxiety, depression, fatigue, anorexia, and dyspnea. Conclusion: The use of complementary practices improves quality of life, promotes well-being, and contributes to more effective management of clinical symptoms in cancer patients receiving palliative care. |
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