Acupuncture and moxibustion for palliative care / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌
Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
; : 2-17, 2014.
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Dans Ja
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ABSTRACT
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan, which boasts one of the longest life expectancies in the world. Some types of cancer cause excruciating pain. Measures are actively being taken to establish palliative care units as specialized facilities to mitigate pain and set up palliative care teams in core hospitals for cancer care. In accordance with the guidelines of the WHO, a method using narcotic drugs as a means of pain relief has been established in Japan, but for patients at the middle to late stages of cancer, sufficient pain control cannot be ensured for many cases. Although various alternative therapies, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and haut care (hand and foot massages) are used to alleviate pain, the effectiveness of these methods is still unclear. Accordingly, we examined the actual conditions of palliative care together with evidence of acupuncture and moxibustion therapies and haut care as a means of pain relief.
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Ja
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Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
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2014
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Article