Effects of non-Phamarcological Approaches on Physical Symptoms of Individuals with Advanced Cancer: Systematic Review
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https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2022v68n2.2125Keywords:
neoplasm/therapy, palliative care, physical therapy modalities, complementary therapiesAbstract
Introduction: Cancer is a public health problem, which, in advanced stages, can cause physical, psychosocial and spiritual discomfort. Thus, physiotherapeutic approaches and Complementary Integrative Practices (CIPS) appear as important tools for the control and improvement of physical symptoms of these individuals. Objective: To describe the effects of non-pharmacological approaches, involving physiotherapy techniques and CIPs, on the physical symptoms of individuals with advanced cancer. Method: Systematic review of the literature with randomized controlled trials addressing the effects of physiotherapy approaches or CIPS on the physical symptoms of individuals diagnosed with advanced cancer. The PubMed, LILACS, PEDro, Cochrane, SciELO databases were selected, and the last search occurred in April 2021. PEDro scale was applied to evaluate the methodological quality of the studies. Results: Both approaches can have positive effects on physical symptoms, such as fatigue and pain, in the population investigated as demonstrated in the twenty-two studies included. Conclusion: Physical therapy and CIPS have positive effects on physical symptoms in individuals diagnosed with advanced cancer. However, there are few studies with sufficient methodological quality to confirm their effectiveness in the outcomes for this population.
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