Aromatherapy, massage and reflexology: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of the perspectives from people with palliative care needs.

CONCLUSIONS: People with advanced cancer experience benefits from aromatherapy, reflexology and massage including enhanced well-being, respite, and escapism from their disease. Complementary therapy interventions should be developed in consultation with the target population to ensure they are delivered and evaluated, where feasible, as they wish. PMID: 31060455 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31060455?dopt=Abstract

Source: Palliative Medicine - May 5, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Armstrong M, Flemming K, Kupeli N, Stone P, Wilkinson S, Candy B Tags: Palliat Med Source Type: research