The efficacy of massage with and without the use of essential oils to reduce stress in patients on a high-dose therapy isolation unit

Stringer, J

Abstract

Massage, as a complementary therapy is no longer controversial in many settings, such as palliative care. Within the field of haematological oncology however, there is still major concern regarding its safety. The aims of this study were firstly to show that massage with and without essential oils can be given to isolated haematology patients safely and that physiological and psychological benefits are evident following such therapy. Secondly to demonstrate that such benefits are manifest following single sessions of massage.

Citation

Stringer, J. The efficacy of massage with and without the use of essential oils to reduce stress in patients on a high-dose therapy isolation unit. (Thesis). University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Jul 22, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 22, 2011
• Award Date: Jan 1, 2005