A systematic review of complementary and alternative medicine in oncology: Psychological and physical effects of manipulative and body-based practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) are widely used by cancer patients, despite limited evidence of efficacy. Manipulative and body-based practices are some of the most commonly used CAM. This systematic review evaluates their benefits in oncology.

Method

A systematic literature review was carried out with no restriction of language, time, cancer location or type. PubMed, CENTRAL, PsycArticle, PsychInfo, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection and SOCindex were queried. Inclusion criteria were adult cancer patients and randomized controlled trials (RCT) assessing manipulative and body-based complementary practices on psychological and symptom outcomes. Effect size was calculated when applicable.

Results

Of 1624 articles retrieved, 41 article

SUBMITTER: Calcagni N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6797104 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature