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Relaxation and Imagery for Symptom Management: Improving Patient Assessment and Individualizing Treatment

Sharon Van Fleet
ONF 2000, 27(3), 501-510 DOI: 10.1188/00.ONF.501-510
Purpose/Objectives: To discuss and describe the role of relaxation and imagery in the care of patients with cancer, including suggestions for enhancing assessment and brief instructions for implementing basic interventions. Data Synthesis: Relaxation and imagery are commonly used to treat various...
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Acupressure for Nausea: Results of a Pilot Study

Suzanne L. Dibble
Jnani Chapman
Kayee Alice Mack
Ai-Shan Shih
ONF 2000, 27(1), 41-47 DOI: 10.1188/00.ONF.41-47
Purpose/Objectives: To compare differences in nausea experience and intensity in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer between those receiving usual care plus acupressure training and treatment and those receiving only usual care. Design: Single-cycle, randomized clinical trial. Setting:...
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Qigong: Benefits for Survivors Coping With Cancer-Related Fatigue

Kathleen M. Sowada
CJON 2019, 23(5), 465-469 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.465-469
Cancer-related fatigue is a potentially debilitating condition that affects many cancer survivors. Qigong, the safe and gentle practice of physical exercises and breathing control developed in Chinese medicine, shows great promise in alleviating cancer-related symptoms such as fatigue. Oncology...
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Lavender Aromatherapy: Examining the Effects of Lavender Oil Patches on Patients in the Hematology-Oncology Setting

Kathryn Shady
Julie McCulloh Nair
Courtney Crannell
CJON 2019, 23(5), 502-508 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.502-508
Background: Lavender aromatherapy treatment has been used for the general inpatient population to promote relaxation during hospitalization; however, limited research has been conducted on its efficacy with an inpatient hematology-oncology population. Objectives: The purpose of this mixed-methods...
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Guided Imagery: Reducing Anxiety, Depression, and Selected Side Effects Associated With Chemotherapy

Mohammad Javad Mahdizadeh
Batool Tirgari
Om Salimeh Roudi Rasht Abadi
Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy
CJON 2019, 23(5), E87-E92 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.E87-E92
Background: Cancer treatment can be a great source of anxiety and depression for patients. Patients who experience anxiety and depression may be treated with a variety of nonpharmacologic treatments, such as guided imagery. Objectives: The purpose of this article is to determine the effect of...
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