Is there a role for acupuncture in the symptom management of patients receiving palliative care for cancer? A pilot study of 20 patients comparing acupuncture with nurse-led supportive care

• Published in: Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 173 - 179
• Main Authors: Lim, Jan T W, Wong, Erin T, Aung, Steven K H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 01.09.2011; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Disease Management; Electroacupuncture; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasms - therapy; Nursing Care; Palliative Care; Pilot Projects

Purpose A pilot study to document changes in symptoms after acupuncture or nurse-led supportive care in patients with incurable cancer. Methods Patients receiving palliative care with estimated survival of at least 3 months were screened with the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS). Patients (...