+441518081136Laser acupuncture for adolescents with osteosarcoma- A randomized simple blind study
16th International Conference on Oncology Nursing and Cancer Care
April 15-16, 2019 | Frankfurt, Germany
Cristiane da Silva Varejao and Fatima Helena do Espírito Santo
National Cancer Institute, Brazil
Posters & Accepted Abstracts : J Med Oncl Ther
Abstract:
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 contribute with a 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: Laser acupuncture has been shown to be
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.
Biography:
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