Abstract
The use of complementary and integrative medicine therapies is steadily becoming an integral part of health care. Massage therapy is increasingly offered to hospitalized patients for various conditions to assist with the management of common symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and tension. This article summarizes a decade of building the massage therapy service at a large tertiary care medical center, from the early pilot studies and research to the current program offerings, and the hopes and dreams for the future.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 52-56 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Alternative medicine
- CIMP
- CVS
- Complementary therapies
- Integrative medicine
- Massage therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Complementary and alternative medicine