Complementary Therapies In Children Research Articles

THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CANCER : A LITERATURE REVIEW

Children and adolescents with cancer can experience unpleasant experiences, such as pain, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbances, balance disorders, and even mental, behavioral, and emotional disturbances. These negative experiences lead to decrease in quality of life. A recent research indicates that complement therapies can reduce the terrible effects of cancer. So this literature study aimed to identify the use of complementary therapies in children and adolescents with cancer. This study was a literature review that begins with a search for articles on digital databases, Science Direct and Google Scholar, using the keyword "complementary therapy AND cancer AND adolescents". The inclusion criteria in this study were articles published in 2010-2020, full text, research results, in English, and contained about the use of complementary therapies in children and adolescents (0-18 years) with cancer. Total of 12 articles were analyzed in this literature study. The results of this study showed there are four groups of complementary therapies for children and adolescents with cancer. Complementary and alternative medicine in general, cutaneous stimulation (massage therapy and acupressure), art therapy (group art therapy and creative art therapy), as well as body and mind therapy (eurythmy therapy and yoga), have both physiological and psychological effects. These four therapeutic groups can elicit physiological and psychological responses in children and adolescents with cancer. Patients can feel a reduction in the discomfort. Based on the results of this literature review, nurses and patients' families are expected to provide complementary therapies in the care of children and adolescents with cancer.

Complementary therapies in children’s nursing

Complementary therapies in children’s nursing

Yoga as a Complementary Therapy for Social Media Generation’s Well Being

Unlike past, preteens and teens today lead a mentally and emotionally charged life along with the exacting physical rigors of their daily life. Apart from sports, academics, parents and peers the mentioned age group is also spending a considerable amount of time in the virtual, digital world of social media connectivity along with its various appendages. Unregulated social media exposure often makes life a tightrope existence for these children and adolescents. Studies have shown that the increasing use of social media and technology is having a negative impact on the physical and mental health of children and teenagers by making them more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, as well as by making them more susceptible to future health problems. In this light of increased stress and health problems with growing social media usage, this paper reviews studies and proposes yoga as a mind-body alternative medicine intervention to improve physical and mental health conditions. It also highlights the efficacy of yoga as a complementary therapy enhancing overall wellbeing of children. After reviewing relevant available literature, we conclude that Yoga has the potential to be a promising complementary therapy for children and adolescents but more efforts are required to find most effective application and implementation methods for the same.

Omega-3 and Zinc supplementation as complementary therapies in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Objective:The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of zinc and omega-3 supplements as adjunctive drugs in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) of children.Methods:This study is a randomized, double-blind clinical trial conducted on 150 children aged 6–15 years old that diagnosed as new cases of ADHD. Study subjects were evaluated for 8 weeks. Besides of drug of choice (methylphenidate) for the ADHD, patients received placebo in the control group (n = 50), zinc sulfate in second group (n = 50), and omega-3 (n = 50) in third group. Clinical improvement was checking by Conners’ Parent and Teacher Rating Scales before and in 2nd, 4th, and 8th week of treatment. Results were analyzed with SPSS version 16 software.Findings:In this study, mean scores of Conners’ scale showed significant improvement during treatment in the zinc group compared to control group in children that affected to attention-deficit disorder subtype of ADHD (P = 0.02). Moreover, in omega-3 group, better clinical response was seen than other groups (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between omega-3 group compared to placebo group in the mean scores of Conners’ scale (P = 0.89).Conclusion:Zinc supplementation accompanied by the main treatment significantly improves symptom of attention-deficit disorder subtype of ADHD. However, omega-3 supplementation was superior to zinc and placebo in the clinical improvement of ADHD.

Complementary therapies in children with cerebral palsy

Complementary therapies in children with cerebral palsy

Creative Arts Therapy Improves Quality of Life for Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy

This mixed methods pilot study evaluated the effects of the creative arts therapy (CAT) on the quality of life (QOL) of children receiving chemotherapy. A 2-group, repeated measures randomized design compared CAT with a volunteer's attention (n = 16). Statistical analysis of the randomized controlled phase of the study suggested an improvement in the following areas after the CAT: parent report of child's hurt (P = .03) and parent report of child's nausea (P = .0061). A nonrandomized phase, using a different instrument showed improved mood with statistical significance on the Faces Scale (P < .01), and patients were more excited (P < .05), happier (P < .02), and less nervous (P < .02). Provider focus groups revealed positive experiences. Case studies are included to exemplify the therapeutic process. With heightened interest in complementary therapy for children with cancer, future research with a larger sample size is needed to document the impact of incorporating creative arts into the healing process.

Use of alternative and complementary therapies in children with cancer

The use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) is becoming increasingly popular. Although considered beneficial by users, the potential for interaction or substitution with conventional treatment should not be overlooked by health care professionals. It is therefore important to gain insight into the prevalence and the factors related to the use of CAM. To establish the prevalence of use of CAM among children with cancer treated in a large pediatric hospital, describe the profile of use and factors related with use. As a secondary objective we aimed at measuring quality of life of the children aged 5 or more and compare the scores between users and non-users. The study is a cross-sectional survey of parents whose child was treated at the oncology clinic or ward of Sainte-Justine Hospital, a large pediatric hospital in Montreal. Data on socio-demographic variables, the use of CAM and the quality of life was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Quality of life was measured with the Child Health Questionnaire CHQ-PF50, while clinical data was collected from medical records. A total of 115 patients were recruited and 92 parents completed and returned the questionnaire, resulting in a 80% response rate. According to this survey, 49% of the children used at least one type of CAM and 20% used herbal remedies/homeopathy/vitamins in the 2 months preceding the survey. Most popular CAM were spiritual/mental and physical strategies used by 35 and 33% of children under study, respectively. Only one parent reported having delayed a conventional treatment because of CAM. Although quality of life results must be interpreted with caution, they tend to favor non-users. CAM is likely to be used by a wide variety of people. In our study, we found that about half of the children with cancer has used CAM in the 2 preceding months. No specific profile of CAM users emerged from this study. The high prevalence of CAM warrants further studies to better understand the reasons and consequences of CAM use particularly on quality of life.

Complementary therapies for children: aromatherapy

Complementary therapies for children: aromatherapy

Complementary therapies for children: aromatherapy.

Complementary therapies for children: aromatherapy.

Complementary Therapies for Children with Disabilities

Complementary Therapies for Children with Disabilities

Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Children and Youth with Disabilities

There is much information available today about alternative and complementary therapies for infants and children with health problems or disabilities. It is challenging for families and practitioners to evaluate the information coming from both conventional and Internet sources. In this article, we discuss and define alternative and complementary therapies, including their differences from traditional Western medicine. Information is provided to encourage informed decision making when evaluating conventional and Internet evidence. Using a search of the conventional literature and Internet sources about acquired brain injury, we compare and contrast evidence gained from these two sources. A strategy for evaluating Internet information is discussed.

The Use of Complementary Therapies in Children with Chronic Medical Conditions

The Use of Complementary Therapies in Children with Chronic Medical Conditions

146. Botulinum Toxin A: Complementary Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy Henrike Petersen, F. Heinen, V. Mall, J. Kirschner, S. Berweek, U. Michaelis, S. Stein, R. Korinthenberg (all from Freiburg, German

146. Botulinum Toxin A: Complementary Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy Henrike Petersen, F. Heinen, V. Mall, J. Kirschner, S. Berweek, U. Michaelis, S. Stein, R. Korinthenberg (all from Freiburg, German