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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
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cancer--Alternative treatment.
- Cancer.
- Aromatherapy.
- Massage therapy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (234 pages) : illustrations (some color)
- Place of Publication:
- London ; Philadelphia : Singing Dragon, 2017.
- 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.
- 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.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9780857012289
- 0857012282
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