Research on clinical application of manual therapy to tumor-related adverse reactions
- VernacularTitle:手法治疗在肿瘤相关不良反应中的临床应用研究
- Author:
Chongjie YAO
;
Zhizhen LÜ
;
Shuaipan ZHANG
;
Lingjun KONG
;
Qingguang ZHU
;
Yanbin CHENG
;
Min FANG
;
Kaiwei ZHANG
- Keywords:
Manual Therapies;
Tuina;
Massage;
Acupoint Pressure Therapy;
Reflexotherapy;
Tumor;
Adverse Reaction;
Literature
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2022;20(4):321-328
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To analyze the clinical application of manual therapy (MT) to tumor-related adverse reactions via summarizing the research at home and abroad, in order to provide more theoretical evidence for the clinical promotion of MT. Methods: We searched 7 Chinese and English databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database (Wanfang), Chongqing VIP Database (CQVIP), PubMed, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Ovid and EBSCO. The publication date was between the establishment date of the database and December 31, 2020. We screened the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and then sorted and analyzed the selected information. Results: A total of 46 papers were analyzed. Most studies focused on the adverse reactions in breast cancer patients. MT interventions demonstrated the best efficacy for fatigue, followed by pain, depression and anxiety. In different MT interventions, Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage) was mainly adopted for fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression, and limb dysfunctions. Acupoint pressing was mainly adopted for gastrointestinal and psychological problems such as abdominal bloating, insomnia, depression and anxiety. The application of reflexotherapy was similar to that of Tuina. Conclusion: MT can alleviate various adverse reactions by effectively relieving patients' somatic symptoms and improving their psychological states and overall functions. It can be popularized as a significant non-drug therapy. Currently, however, the clinical application of MT is neither extensive nor has sufficient basic research. Consequently, we should attach importance to this application.
