What is the impact of reflexology on palliative and cancer patients with constipation? A rapid review.

Mann, Mala ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2554-9265, Woodward, Amanda, Evans, Alison and Byrne, Anthony 2019. What is the impact of reflexology on palliative and cancer patients with constipation? A rapid review. [Documentation]. Cardiff: Cardiff University.

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Abstract

In the last twenty years, there has been an increase in interest and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). In 2000, the House of Lords Select Committee identified research priorities for CAM, including research into the effectiveness of these therapies and their specific effects and safety.1 Reflexology is one of the most popular complementary therapies.2 It has been defined as a “Chinese and Indian system of diagnosis and treatment dating from 3000 BC …” based on the belief that the whole body is represented on the foot (mostly on the soles of the feet), and that the internal organs can be stimulated by pressing particular areas of the foot (less commonly the hands).3 The role of reflexology in hospice care is common but the evidence for use is frequently anecdotal. Constipation is a common symptom in palliative care patients and and can have significant impact on symptoms and quality of life. It has been suggested that reflexology can be beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Therefore, the rationale for this review is to explore existing evidence on the impact of reflexology on symptoms of constipation on patients quality of life and wellbeing.

Item Type:	Monograph (Documentation)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Academic & Student Support Service Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre (MCPCRC) Medicine
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Reflexology, palliative care, cancer
Additional Information:	Report uploaded to WCRC PaCERS website: https://walescancerresearchcentre.org/pacers/
Publisher:	Cardiff University
Funders:	Health and Care Research Wales through the Wales Cancer Research Centre
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	20 February 2023
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2023 16:24
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/156138

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