Hematopoietic Cell Transplant and Use of Massage for Improved Symptom Management: Results from a Pilot Randomized Control Trial

Background. Pediatric hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) is a lifesaving treatment that often results in physical and psychological discomfort. An acupressure-massage intervention may improve symptom management in this setting. Methods. This randomized controlled pilot trial compared a combined mas...

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Main Authors: Wolf E. Mehling, E. Anne Lown, Christopher C. Dvorak, Morton J. Cowan, Biljana N. Horn, Elizabeth A. Dunn, Michael Acree, Donald I. Abrams, Frederick M. Hecht
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/450150