Author(s):
Batalha, Luís Manuel da Cunha 
; Mota, Aida Alexandra Soares da Costa
Date: 2013
Origin: Repositório Científico da Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra
Subject(s): massage; pain; child; cancer;
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The massage in children with cancer Effectiveness of a protocol
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The massage in children with cancer: Effectiveness of a protocol. Pain is one of the most common symptoms associated with cancer, and nurses can and should play an important role in its management. Massage can contribute to pain relief, although empirical evidence on this is scarce and contradictory1,2,3. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the massage protocol in relieving pain in children hospitalized with cancer. A randomized and controlled study with blinded evaluation was conducted. The sample was composed of 52 children, aged between 10 and 18 years, hospitalized in a pediatric oncology ward. The intervention consisted of the implementation of a massage protocol of three 20-30 minute sessions every other day during a week. The effectiveness of the protocol was measured by assessing pain using the adapted Brief Pain Inventory, and the effectiveness of each massage session was measured using the Visual Analogical Scale (VAS). Despite having contributed to decrease pain and its interference in children's activities, the massage protocol was only effective in decreasing the interference of pain while walking (p<0.05). Pain intensity always decreased after each massage session (p<000.1). Despite the small sample size, massage seems to be a useful intervention in relieving pain in children with cancer, although some doubts remain as to the efficacy of this massage protocol. However, the authors recommend its use because of it promotes children's well-being and quality of life. References 1. Post-White J, Fitzgerald M, Savik K, et al. Massage therapy for children with cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2009;26(1):16-28. 2. Hughes D, Ladas E, Rooney D, Kelly K. Massage therapy as a supportive care intervention for children with cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2008;35(3):431-442. 3. Ernst E. Massage therapy for cancer palliation and supportive care: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials. Support Care Cancer. 2009;17(4):333-337.
The massage in children with cancer: Effectiveness of a protocol. Pain is one of the most common symptoms associated with cancer, and nurses can and should play an important role in its management. Massage can contribute to pain relief, although empirical evidence on this is scarce and contradictory1,2,3. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the massage protocol in relieving pain in children hospitalized with cancer. A randomized and controlled study with blinded evaluation was conducted. The sample was composed of 52 children, aged between 10 and 18 years, hospitalized in a pediatric oncology ward. The intervention consisted of the implementation of a massage protocol of three 20-30 minute sessions every other day during a week. The effectiveness of the protocol was measured by assessing pain using the adapted Brief Pain Inventory, and the effectiveness of each massage session was measured using the Visual Analogical Scale (VAS). Despite having contributed to decrease pain and its interference in children's activities, the massage protocol was only effective in decreasing the interference of pain while walking (p<0.05). Pain intensity always decreased after each massage session (p<000.1). Despite the small sample size, massage seems to be a useful intervention in relieving pain in children with cancer, although some doubts remain as to the efficacy of this massage protocol. However, the authors recommend its use because of it promotes children's well-being and quality of life. References 1. Post-White J, Fitzgerald M, Savik K, et al. Massage therapy for children with cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2009;26(1):16-28. 2. Hughes D, Ladas E, Rooney D, Kelly K. Massage therapy as a supportive care intervention for children with cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2008;35(3):431-442. 3. Ernst E. Massage therapy for cancer palliation and supportive care: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials. Support Care Cancer. 2009;17(4):333-337.
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