Effects of Acupuncture and Acupressure on Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review
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Title
Effects of Acupuncture and Acupressure on Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review
Author(s)
Journal Publication
Date
2014
volume
41(6)
pages
581-592
Research Type
Systematic Review
Keywords
Abstract
Purpose/Objectives: To critically examine the evidence for acupuncture and acupressure in the management of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in adult patients with cancer.Data Sources: 18 databases were searched for randomized, controlled trials published in English and Chinese through April 2014.Data Synthesis: Given the heterogeneity of data, meta-analysis was not conducted. A six-step thematic analysis method was used to synthesize the results.Conclusions: Although results are inconclusive, acupuncture and acupressure tend to be effective in relieving CRF, with the former producing a greater improvement. Future research is recommended to contribute further evidence.Implications for Nursing: Nurses should know about the relative effectiveness of acupuncture and acupressure in the management of CRF to educate and support their patients.
doi
10.1188/14.Onf.581-592
pmid
Accession Number: 103911422. Language: English. Entry Date: 20141030. Revision Date: 20151102. Publication Type: Journal Article; research; systematic review; tables/charts. Journal Subset: Core Nursing; Double Blind Peer Reviewed; Editorial Board Reviewed; Expert Peer Reviewed; Nursing; Peer Reviewed; USA. Special Interest: Evidence-Based Practice; Oncologic Care. Instrumentation: Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS); Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI); Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy¿Fatigue subscale (FACIT-F); Cancer- Related Fatigue Distress Scale (CRFDS); Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI); Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS). NLM UID: 7809033.