Abstract
This pilot study assessed the role of Healing Touch (HT), an energy-based therapy, in modulating chronic neuropathic pain and the associated psychological distress from post spinal cord injury. Twelve veterans were assigned to either HT or guided progressive relaxation for six weekly home visits. The instruments selected showed sensitivity, although there was a large variation among the groups. There was a significant difference in the composite of interference on the Brief Pain Inventory (t = -2.71, p =.035). The mean score of the fatigue subscale of the Profile of Moods decreased (ns) in the HT group and in the subscale of confusion yet remained stable in the control group. The Diener Satisfaction With Life Scale showed increased well-being in the HT group and no change in the control group. Participants reported various experiences with HT sessions indicating that it may have benefit in the complex response to chronic pain.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 231-240 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Holistic Nursing |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- biofield therapies
- chronic pain
- healing touch
- integrative medicine
- neuropathic pain
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing (miscellaneous)