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Oncology Nursing and Cancer Care
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Journal of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics | Volume 4
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Laser acupuncture for adolescents with osteosarcoma- A randomized simple blind
study
Cristiane da Silva Varejão
and
Fátima Helena do Espírito Santo
National Cancer Institute, Brazil
Introduction:
Nausea and vomiting are frequent side
effects associated with chemotherapy treatments.
Evidence-based research demonstrates the effect
of acupuncture on relieving these symptoms. The
acupuncturist nurse can through a systematized
assistance contributewitha complementary therapy
to control the emetic symptoms.
Objectives:
To evaluate the effects of acupuncture
on the relief of nausea and vomiting in children and
adolescents who treat osteosarcoma.
Methodology:
This is an experimental, randomized,
single blind study. The research was carried out
in a public reference hospital in the control and
treatment of cancer, located in the City of Rio de
Janeiro (Brazil). We selected adolescents who were
undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of
osteosarcoma (high-dose methotrexate, cisplatin
and doxorubicin). Data were collected from March
to November 2015. Participants were divided into
two groups: A and B. In group A, true acupuncture
was applied to the acupuncture and placebo
acupuncture. Laser acupuncture was applied on
the first day of chemotherapy. Participants were
followed up 1 to 5 days after QT.
Results:
Data analysis indicates that there was
a significant relief of nausea in the intervention
group when compared to the placebo group. There
was also a decrease in the number of episodes
of vomiting on the second and third days after
chemotherapy. Comparing the intervention group
with the placebo group, on days 1, 4 and 5 there was
no significant difference in relation to the number of
episodes of vomiting.
Conclusion:
Laseracupuncturehasbeenshowntobe
effective in relieving nausea in children undergoing
chemotherapy for osteosarcoma treatment, laser
acupuncture was shown to be effective in reducing
the number of episodes of vomiting on days 2 and 3
after chemotherapy. This therapy used in addition
to standard antiemetic treatment may relieve
gastrointestinal toxicity.
e
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cristianevarejao@gmail.com