Effects of Integrative Medicine on Pain and Anxiety Among Oncology Inpatients

Conclusions
IM services to oncology inpatients resulted in substantial decreases in pain and anxiety. Observational studies using electronic medical records provide unique information about real-world utilization of IM. Future studies are warranted and should explore potential synergy of opioid analgesics and IM therapy for pain control.

Source: JNCI Monographs - November 3, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Johnson, J. R., Crespin, D. J., Griffin, K. H., Finch, M. D., Dusek, J. A. Tags: Article Source Type: research