The effect of self-selected complementary therapies on cancer patients' quality of life and symptom distress: A prospective cohort study in an integrative oncology setting

N.J. Stomski; A. Petterson; L. Kristjanson; E.A. Lobb; M. Phillips; A. Williams; P. Morrison; D. Joske

doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2018.01.006

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The effect of self-selected complementary therapies on cancer patients' quality of life and symptom distress: A prospective cohort study in an integrative oncology setting

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The effect of self-selected complementary therapies on cancer patients' quality of life and symptom distress: A prospective cohort study in an integrative oncology setting

N.J. Stomski, A. Petterson, L. Kristjanson, E.A. Lobb, M. Phillips, A. Williams, P. Morrison and D. Joske

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol.37, pp.1-5

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2018.01.006

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Abstract

Objective To examine the effectiveness of a multifaceted complementary therapies intervention, delivered in a systematic manner within an Australian public hospital setting, on quality of life and symptom distress outcomes for cancer patients. Methods Adults receiving treatment for any form of cancer were eligible to participate in this study. Self-referred participants were offered a course of six complementary therapy sessions. Measures were administered at baseline, and at the third and sixth visit. The primary outcomes were quality of life and symptom distress. Linear mixed models were used to assess change in the primary outcomes. Results In total, 1376 cancer patients participated in this study. The linear mixed models demonstrated that were significant improvements in quality of life and significant reductions in symptom distress over six sessions. Body-based therapies demonstrated significantly superior improvement in quality of life over counselling, but no other differences between therapies were identified. Reduced symptom distress was not significantly associated with any particular type of therapy. Conclusion A self-selected complementary therapies intervention, provided in an Australian public hospital by accredited therapists, for cancer patients significantly mproved quality of life and reduced symptom distress. The effect of this intervention on quality of life has particular salience, since cancer impacts on many areas of people’s lives and impairs quality of life.

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Title: The effect of self-selected complementary therapies on cancer patients' quality of life and symptom distress: A prospective cohort study in an integrative oncology setting
Authors/Creators: N.J. Stomski (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
A. Petterson (Author/Creator) - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
L. Kristjanson (Author/Creator) - Swinburne University of Technology
E.A. Lobb (Author/Creator) - The University of Notre Dame Australia
M. Phillips (Author/Creator) - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
A. Williams (Author/Creator) - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
P. Morrison (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
D. Joske (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
Publication Details: Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol.37, pp.1-5
Publisher: Elsevier Limited
Identifiers: 991005540033507891
Copyright: © 2018 Elsevier Ltd
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Health Professions
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.304 Complementary & Alternative Medicine; 1.304.969 Alternative Medicine
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