Bedside Teaching of Relaxation Technique for Terminal Cancer Patients Treated with Radiation Therapy.
10.14475/kjhpc.2016.19.3.256
- Author:
Sang Won KIM
1
;
Mison CHUN
;
Hyo Shin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Radiotherapy;
Posture;
Relaxation;
Integrative medicine
- MeSH:
Humans;
Integrative Medicine;
Posture;
Radiotherapy;
Relaxation*
- From:Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
2016;19(3):256-261
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Radiation therapy is an effective modality to alleviate cancer-related symptoms. To deliver radiation accurately, it is essential to secure stability of the treatment position in patients during each treatment time. However, some patients could be less cooperative due to their psychoemotional issues. We present two cases of terminal-stage cancer patients who were initially unable to lie still on the treatment table before simulation. A relaxation technique was taught to them on the bed, and they could relax and undergo radiation therapy with effective symptom relief.
