Massage therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults: Clinical delivery and effectiveness in hematology and oncology.

Samuel N Rodgers-MelnickMandy BartolovichNeha J DesaiSmitha Hosahalli VasannaRachael L RivardAmma Owusu-AnsahSanjay P AhujaJeffery A DusekDavid W Miller

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2023)

This study supports the clinical effectiveness of MT for addressing acute pain, stress, and anxiety among youth with hematologic and/or oncologic conditions. Future research is needed to identify optimal MT utilization.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
systematic review
young adults
chronic pain
liver failure
physical activity
palliative care
mental health
prostate cancer
pain management
neuropathic pain
intensive care unit
current status
spinal cord injury
stress induced
spinal cord
robot assisted
minimally invasive