Massage therapy in the breast imaging department: repurposing an ancient anxiety reducing method

Massage therapy's ability to mitigate breast imaging associated anxiety has not been previously studied. Anxiety is, however, often cited as a harm of screening mammography with few options offered to diminish anxiety other than not screening. Reducing anxiety may improve compliance, and reduce breast cancer mortality and morbidity. A complimentary massage therapy program evaluated patient acceptance, anxiety perception and perceived value of massage.
Source: Clinical Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Breast Imaging Source Type: research