ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of auricular plaster therapy plus umbilical application of Chinese herbal medicine on opioid analgesic action and adverse reactions.MethodOne hundred and twentypatients with cancer pain treated with opioids were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups. The treatment group received auricular plaster therapy plus umbilical application of Chinese herbal medicine. Opioid dosage and adverse reactions were observed in the two groups.ResultOpioid dosage, the severities of nausea, vomiting and defecation and the incidences of dizziness, somnolence, itching, urinary voiding difficulty and Respiratory inhibition decreased significantly and the quality of life improved significantly in the treatmentgroup compared with the control group.ConclusionAuricular plaster therapy plus umbilical application of Chinese herbal medicine can improve opioid analgesic effect and reduce the incidences and severities of adverse reactions.