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How effective is healing touch in reducing anxiety and opioid use in knee arthroplasty patients?

In 2012, a  study conducted by Mary E. Hardwick, et. al., the potential benefits of utilizing Healing Touch (HT) as a nurse-initiated modality in the context of bilateral total knee arthroplasty were explored. The study aimed to investigate whether the integration of HT alongside standard pharmacologic interventions could lead to reduced pain, anxiety, opioid consumption, improved ambulation, knee flexion, and enhanced patient satisfaction. A total … Continue reading How effective is healing touch in reducing anxiety and opioid use in knee arthroplasty patients?

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Can massage therapy revolutionize cardiac surgery recovery?

Cardiac surgery, a life-saving medical procedure, often comes with its share of physical and emotional challenges for patients. In 2012 groundbreaking study led by Lesley A. Braun, et. al., the potential benefits of massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients were explored. The study aimed to investigate whether massage could significantly reduce anxiety, pain, muscular tension, and enhance relaxation compared to a period of rest after … Continue reading Can massage therapy revolutionize cardiac surgery recovery?

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