Reflexology in the management of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: It was determined that reflexology is not an effective method in the management of patients' activity levels, walking ability etc. and motor, autonomic functions related CIPN, but reflexology is effective method in the management of patients' sensory functions related CIPN. Key Words: Peripheral neuropathy, reflexology, chemotherapy, EORTC QLQ-CIPN-20, BPI.
PMID: 29353627 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - January 24, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Kurt S, Can G Tags: Eur J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research