Combining touch and relaxation skills for cancer care : the HEARTS process / Ann Carter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carter, Ann, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tumors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Singing Dragon, [2019]

Summary:

Massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and a variety of relaxation techniques are frequently used in hospices, supportive care settings and some hospitals. However, there are still gaps and limitations in the choices offered to patients. HEARTS (Hands-on, Empathy, Aromas, Relaxation, Textures, Sound) was devised to bridge this gap for complementary therapists, patients, carers and health care professionals. HEARTS can be used either on its own, or integrated with a conventional complementary therapy. It can also be used easily by health care workers (and carers) who are not qualified in any therapies. By discussing principles which may influence the effectiveness of touch and relaxation therapies, the book emphasises that there are 'easy' approaches that can be utilised when working with distressed and vulnerable patients. By developing an understanding of touch, aromas and the sound of the human voice, Combining Touch and Relaxation Skills for Cancer Care guides practitioners in helping their patients achieve a state of relaxation and calm as quickly and easily as possible.

Contents:

The story of HEARTS

The role of touch in everyday life

The skin and the hands : an exploration

Empathy

Relaxation

Textures and hands on

Sounds

Aromas

HEARTS in cancer care

Dementia and memory loss

Learning and teaching HEARTS

The therapist's perspective (questionnaire results).

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780857013118

0857013114