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Neonatal Network : NN 2015To review and analyze studies evaluating the effects of massage on term and preterm infants. (Review)
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PURPOSE
To review and analyze studies evaluating the effects of massage on term and preterm infants.
DESIGN
A systematic review of literature.
RESULTS
Benefits of massage for term infants are: improved weight gain, growth, and sleep and decreased hyperbilirubinemia. Benefits for preterm infants are: improved weight gain, decreased response to pain, and increased interactions with parents. However, the few studies use different interventions related to timing and number of massages, and the outcomes vary among studies. There is not enough evidence to support the use of massage for term and preterm infants, but massage may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Topics: Child Development; Humans; Infant Care; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Massage; Outcome Assessment, Health Care; Parent-Child Relations; Term Birth
PubMed: 26802392
DOI: 10.1891/0730-0832.34.3.165 -
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.) Mar 2003
Topics: Back Pain; Humans; Massage; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 12637375
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.326.7389.562 -
Dermatologic Clinics Oct 2005Two studies are reviewed that highlight the positive effects of massage therapy on skin conditions in young children. In the first study children being treated on a burn... (Review)
Review
Two studies are reviewed that highlight the positive effects of massage therapy on skin conditions in young children. In the first study children being treated on a burn trauma unit received 30-minute massages before debridement or dressing change. The children who received massage therapy were more relaxed during the procedure. In the study on children with eczema, those who were massaged during the application of their skin medication showed less anxiety after the massage sessions. Across the massage period the children also showed an improved clinical condition including less redness, lichenification, scaling, excoriation, and pruritus.
Topics: Burns; Child; Child, Preschool; Debridement; Dermatitis, Atopic; Female; Humans; Male; Massage; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
PubMed: 16112449
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2005.05.009 -
Clinical Imaging Nov 2020Massage therapy's ability to mitigate breast imaging associated anxiety has not been previously studied. Anxiety is, however, often cited as a harm of screening...
BACKGROUND
Massage therapy's ability to mitigate breast imaging associated anxiety has not been previously studied. Anxiety is, however, often cited as a harm of screening mammography with few options offered to diminish anxiety other than not screening. Reducing anxiety may improve compliance, and reduce breast cancer mortality and morbidity. A complimentary massage therapy program evaluated patient acceptance, anxiety perception and perceived value of massage.
METHODS
Over 10 weeks, verbal agreement was obtained from 113 breast imaging patients who desired a hand or shoulder/neck massage. Licensed massage therapists performed massages before, and/or during, or after, or in between imaging tests. After the massage, questionnaires assessed patients' self-rated perceptions of anxiety before and after massage on a scale from 0 to 10. Participants' age-group, reason for appointment, self-rated value of massage service, and willingness to return to and willingness to refer to the facility were reported. Changes in perceived average anxiety were estimated using a linear mixed effects model. Fisher's exact test was used to evaluate associations among categorical variables.
RESULTS
A significant decrease in perceived anxiety was observed following massage (d = -3.2, p < 0.001). 107/108 (99%) of respondents reported an improved patient experience with massage. 84/106 (79%) reported willingness to pay at least $5 for massage service.
CONCLUSION
Massage therapy improves the patient experience and decreases perceptions of anxiety. It may be associated with improved breast imaging compliance. Patients' willingness to pay for the service may defray some cost of a massage program.
Topics: Adult; Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders; Breast Neoplasms; Early Detection of Cancer; Female; Humans; Mammography; Massage; Middle Aged; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 32516693
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.05.029 -
AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the... Apr 19991. Complementary and alternative treatments are being used with increasing frequency to treat many cumulative trauma disorders. 2. Orthopedic massage is a system... (Review)
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1. Complementary and alternative treatments are being used with increasing frequency to treat many cumulative trauma disorders. 2. Orthopedic massage is a system composed of a wide variety of massage treatment methods. 3. Orthopedic massage is an effective method for treating many cumulative trauma disorders.
Topics: Clinical Competence; Cumulative Trauma Disorders; Humans; Massage; Models, Nursing; Nursing Assessment; Occupational Diseases; Occupational Health Nursing; Occupational Health Services
PubMed: 10418348
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BMC Complementary and Alternative... Jun 2006One of the challenges in conducting research in the field of massage and bodywork is the lack of consistent terminology for describing the treatments given by massage... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
One of the challenges in conducting research in the field of massage and bodywork is the lack of consistent terminology for describing the treatments given by massage therapists. The objective of this study was to develop a taxonomy to describe what massage therapists actually do when giving a massage to patients with musculoskeletal pain.
METHODS
After conducting a review of the massage treatment literature for musculoskeletal pain, a list of candidate techniques was generated for possible inclusion in the taxonomy. This list was modified after discussions with a senior massage therapist educator and seven experienced massage therapists participating in a study of massage for neck pain.
RESULTS
The taxonomy was conceptualized as a three level classification system, principal goals of treatment, styles, and techniques. Four categories described the principal goal of treatment (i.e., relaxation massage, clinical massage, movement re-education and energy work). Each principal goal of treatment could be met using a number of different styles, with each style consisting of a number of specific techniques. A total of 36 distinct techniques were identified and described, many of which could be included in multiple styles.
CONCLUSION
A new classification system is presented whereby practitioners using different styles of massage can describe the techniques they employ using consistent terminology. This system could help facilitate standardized reporting of massage interventions.
Topics: Body Image; Classification; Clinical Protocols; Humans; Massage; Movement; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Neck Pain; Pain; Pain Management; Postural Balance; Posture; Relaxation Therapy
PubMed: 16796753
DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-6-24 -
Advance For Nurse Practitioners May 2005
Review
Topics: Complementary Therapies; Health Promotion; Health Services Needs and Demand; Holistic Health; Humans; Massage; Nurse Practitioners; Nurse's Role; Nursing Research; Occupational Health Nursing; Patient Selection; Risk Factors; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 15898314
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Journal of Evidence-based Complementary... Oct 2017Massage offers cancer patients general quality of life benefits as well as alleviation of cancer-related symptoms/cancer-treatment-related symptoms including pain,...
Massage offers cancer patients general quality of life benefits as well as alleviation of cancer-related symptoms/cancer-treatment-related symptoms including pain, anxiety, and fatigue. Little is known about whether massage is accessible to cancer patients who receive treatment in the outpatient setting and how massage is incorporated into the overall cancer treatment plan. Outpatient cancer centers (n = 78) in a single metropolitan area were included this mixed-methods project that included a systematic analysis of website information and a telephone survey. Massage was offered at only 40 centers (51.3% of total). A range of massage modalities were represented, with energy-based therapies (Reiki and Therapeutic Touch) most frequently provided. Although massage therapists are licensed health care providers in the states included in this analysis, massage was also provided by nurses, physical therapists, and other health care professionals.
Topics: Humans; Massage; Neoplasms; New York City; Outpatients
PubMed: 28845677
DOI: 10.1177/2156587217727938 -
African Health Sciences Sep 2021Low-cost care strategies can be implemented to avert the morbidity and mortality associated with hypothermia in preterm neonates.
BACKGROUND
Low-cost care strategies can be implemented to avert the morbidity and mortality associated with hypothermia in preterm neonates.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effect of massage therapy on body temperature of preterm neonates.
METHODS
A quasi-experimental design was conducted among 72 preterm neonates at a level II special care nursery in Western Kenya. Neonates were recruited on the third day of life and followed up for 10 days. Neonates in the intervention group were massaged three times a day for 15 minutes. Body temperature was monitored and recorded before, during and after each therapy session. Neonates in the control group received routine care: temperature monitoring three times a day, feeding and diaper change.
RESULTS
Neonates who received massage had higher mean body temperature than the control group during therapy on day 6 (p = .019) and after therapy on day 6 (p = .017) and day 8 (p = .005). A comparison within massage group (before/during, during/after, before/after) showed an increase in mean body temperature during therapy compared to before therapy (p <.001) and after therapy compared to before therapy (p <.001).
CONCLUSION
Massage therapy increases body temperature in preterm neonates.
Topics: Body Temperature; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Kenya; Massage; Weight Gain
PubMed: 35222598
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v21i3.44 -
Complementary Therapies in Nursing &... Aug 2003Infant or baby massage has emerged in the recent decade as an activity promoted by health care professionals, popular with parents and the subject of a growing body of... (Review)
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Infant or baby massage has emerged in the recent decade as an activity promoted by health care professionals, popular with parents and the subject of a growing body of research evidence (Complement. Ther. Nurs. Midwifery 2 (1996) 151; 3 & 8 Tough Ther. 2000). This paper reports on the experience of establishing and facilitating baby massage training. There is a focus in the discussion on teaching fathers, as only one male parent attended the classes over a 6-month period. Recommendations are made in the conclusion, identifying possible ways of promoting fathers involvement in babies massage. The paper, with its images of a father engaged in baby massage, is intended to add to the current limited amount of literature available on this subject.
Topics: Father-Child Relations; Humans; Infant; Infant Care; Infant, Newborn; Male; Massage; Midwifery; Nursing Methodology Research
PubMed: 12852931
DOI: 10.1016/s1353-6117(03)00037-4