Effect of Reflexology on the Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients: An Integrative Review

Q3 Medicine

Evidence Based Care Journal Pub Date : 2019-01-01 DOI:10.22038/EBCJ.2018.34389.1874

Hesam Gholamzadeh, Mahnaz Ilkhani, A. Ameri, N. Shakeri

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Abstract

Background: The global cancer incidence and the number of survivors are increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to pay more attention to the side effects of treatment. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of reflexology on the side effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients. Method: For finding the related articles, the researchers searched several databases including PubMed & ProQuest and valid websites including ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database, and Magiran. The key terms of “reflexology, cancer, and chemotherapy” individually and combined together were searched in Parisian and English, and the studies performed from 2009 to 2018 were extracted. Due to the lack of sufficient studies carried out into the outcome of reflexology on chemotherapy, both Persian and English articles were used. Results: A total of 57 studies were extracted from the databases and valid websites; five of which met the inclusion criteria. All selected studies were clinical trials. Implications for Practice: Reflexology can be used as a non-pharmacologic nursing intervention to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy and improve the quality of life of cancer patients.

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反射疗法对癌症患者化疗副作用的影响:一项综合综述

背景:全球癌症发病率和幸存者人数正在增加。因此，有必要更加注意治疗的副作用。目的:本研究的目的是评估反射疗法对癌症患者化疗副作用的影响。方法:检索PubMed & ProQuest等数据库和ScienceDirect、Google Scholar、Scientific Information Database、Magiran等有效网站，查找相关文章。用巴黎语和英语分别搜索了“反射疗法、癌症和化疗”的关键术语，并将它们组合在一起，提取了2009年至2018年进行的研究。由于缺乏足够的研究对化疗的反射疗法的结果，波斯语和英语文章都被使用。结果:从数据库和有效网站共提取57篇研究;其中5项符合纳入标准。所有入选的研究均为临床试验。对实践的启示:反射疗法可以作为一种非药物护理干预，减轻化疗的副作用，提高癌症患者的生活质量。

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Evidence Based Care Journal Medicine-Health Policy

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2.00

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12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Evidence Based Care Journal (EBCJ) is an international, peer reviewed, scientific journal that seeks to promote the development and exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to all spheres of patient care. The primary aim is to promote a high standard of clinically related scholarship which advances and supports patient care in practice. The Journal also aims to promote the international exchange of ideas and experience that draws from the different cultures in which practice takes place. Further, EBCJ seeks to enrich insight into clinical needs and the implications for patient care intervention and models of service delivery. Emphasis is placed on clinical practicality of research findings and strength of study design. EBCJ is essential reading for anyone involved in healthcare professions, whether clinicians, researchers, educators, managers, policy makers, or students. Contributions are welcomed from other health professionals on issues that have a direct impact on patient care.