Examinando por Materia "Integrative Oncology"

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Effectiveness of alternative therapies to improve quality of life in oncology patients
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-12-02) Martinez Angeles, Katherine Liseth; Cruz Huamán, Yovana; Bonilla Asalde, César Antonio
Objective: Systematize evidence on the effectiveness of alternative therapies to improve quality of life in cancer patients. Materials and Methods: Systematic observational and retrospective review, recording relevant studies to answer specific questions. The search was limited to articles with full text, they were subjected to an analytical reading, assigning the strength of recommendation using the grade system. Results: In the search, 10 articles were chosen where 30% (03/10) are pre-experimental designs from Spain and Mexico, 30% (03/10) are systematic reviews from China and Peru, 40% (04/10) experimental study, meta-analysis, quasi-experimental and randomized controlled clinical trial from the countries China, Cuba and South Korea. 80% of articles affirm that alternative therapies are effective in improving quality of life, and 20% showed not so significant results, needing more and better research. Conclusions: 8 out of 10 investigations showed that there is effectiveness of alternative therapies, reducing anxiety, pain, fatigue and depression; and 2 of 10 investigations improve the quality of life in some of its aspects and in conjunction with other alternative therapies to be effective.
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Non-pharmacological measures for preventing and treating oral mucositis in cancer patients
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-11-25) Ramos Castilla, Patricia Carolina; Legua Yovera, Flor del Rosario; Uturunco Vera, Milagros Lizbeth
Objectives: Systematize the evidence that exists on effective non-pharmacological measures for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis in cancer patients. Materials and Methods: It was carried out through a systematic review, 10 research articles were selected, taken from databases such as Pubmed, Elsevier, Scielo, the Cochrane, Google Scholar, the selection of these articles has been limited to studies with text complete, they were then evaluated through critical reading. Results: The study concluded 100% that non-pharmacological therapies were effective in preventing and treating oral mucositis. Conclusions: Among the non-pharmacological therapies that were effective in preventing and treating oral mucositis in cancer patients, we can find: the use of laser therapy, cryotherapy and the use of natural agents such as honey, aloe vera, zinc, Among others, to choose the most appropriate treatment it is necessary to evaluate the degree of mucositis and the economic factor. These treatments must go in conjunction with adequate nutrition and oral hygiene.