Aromatherapy, massage, and relaxation in cancer care : an integrative resource for practitioners / edited by Ann Carter and Peter Mackereth ; forewords by Anne Cawthorn and Deborah Costello.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Carter, Ann, editor.

Mackereth, Peter A., editor.

ebrary, Inc.

Frances C. Thielbar Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Treatment.

Cancer.

Aromatherapy.

Palliative treatment.

Neoplasms--rehabilitation.

Aromatherapy--methods.

Relaxation Therapy--methods.

Palliative Care--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Neoplasms--rehabilitation.

Aromatherapy--methods.

Relaxation Therapy--methods.

Palliative Care--methods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 pages.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Singing Dragon, 2017.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Aromatherapy, massage and relaxation are three of the most commonly used therapies in cancer care. This book offers an integrated approach to using these therapies and provides an evidence-based foundation for complementary therapists working in cancer care settings, international in its scope, the book provides essential information about the ethical and professional context in which therapists can practice and vital facts regarding medical treatment and potential side-effects. Book jacket.

Contents:

Cancer and its treatments / Timothy Jackson

The resilient patient / Lynne Tomlinson

The resourceful therapist / Ann Carter and Peter Mackereth

Effective documentation / Ann Carter and Peter Mackereth

Evaluating the evidence / Graeme Donald and Rebecca Knowles

Embedding a palliative care therapy service / Peter Mackereth, Paula Maycock, Anita Mehrez, and Lydia Nightingale

Aromatherapy : the symptom model / Peter Mackereth and Paula Maycock

Aromasticks : a portable aromatic powerhouse / Paula Maycock, Peter Mackereth, and Ann Carter

Malodor : the potential use of essential oils / Paula Maycock, Peter Mackereth, Anita Mehrez, and Jacqui Stringer

Progressive muscle relaxation / Peter Mackereth and Ann Carter

Guided imagery / Ann Carter and Peter Mackereth

The hearts process / Ann Carter

Easing the breathing body / Peter Mackereth, Paula Maycock, and Lynne Tomlinson

Caring for carers / Gwynneth Campbell and Rebecca Knowles

Spirituality and working ethically at the end of life / Peter Mackereth and Reverend Kevin Dunn.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Frances C. Thielbar Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9780857012289

0857012282

Publisher Number:

99971847769

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.