Cochrane Database Syst Rev June 2016 PMID 27258432

Massage with or without aromatherapy for symptom relief in people with cancer.

Ein-Soon Shin, Kyung-Hwa Seo, Sun-Hee Lee, Ji-Eun Jang, Yu-Min Jung, Min-Ji Kim, Ji-Yun Yeon

Mentions

11
Peak: 7 in Jun 2016
across 3 sources since Jun 2016

Extended reach

5,836
potential audience

Total likes

181

Video views

5,739

Mentions per month

Jun 2016 – Oct 2022

Where it's discussed

  • News8 articles
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced perspective, with statements like 'the evidence is of very low quality,' and posts discussing whether aromatherapy and massage should be recommended despite limited evidence. The tone varies from cautious agreement to cautious skepticism, with some users emphasizing the importance of further research while others consider these therapies as low-risk complementary options.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the study's findings as highlighting low-quality evidence, though some express cautious support for massage and aromatherapy as complementary options.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate curiosity, with discussions about the limitations of the research and potential benefits, indicating some level of engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Postings include references to the study's methodology, like the number of studies and participants, and discuss practical implications, showing thoughtful participation.

ImpactNeutral impact

Many users recognize that the findings may influence healthcare approaches but also note the need for further research, indicating limited immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This review evaluates the effectiveness of massage, with or without aromatherapy, in relieving symptoms like pain, anxiety, depression, and stress in cancer patients, but finds the evidence to be of very low quality.
  • The researchers analyzed data from 19 studies involving 1274 participants, comparing different types of massage treatments to no treatment or each other.
  • Overall, the results do not strongly support the use of massage or aromatherapy for symptom relief in cancer patients due to limited and low-quality evidence.]

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@aroma_papers · X

Massage with or without aromatherapy for symptom relief in people with cancer. https://t.co/rHKcjEgqzg

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