Effect of handholding on heart rate variability in both patients with cancer and their family caregivers: a randomized crossover study

Background: Many family caregivers of patients with cancer feel guilty about self-care. A meaningful relationship with patients reduces such negative feelings and functions as self-care for family caregivers. Moreover, handholding improves autonomic functions in non-cancer patients. However, the eff...

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Main Authors: Fukunaga, M. (Author), Hasuo, H. (Author), Sakuma, H. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2021
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