Efficacy of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in pain and psychological distress management for pediatric palliative patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Efficacy of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in pain and psychological distress management for pediatric palliative patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors
Wu, Xingyue Lam, Chun Sing Chu, Yau Shing Deng, Weishang Chan, Carmen Wing Han Au, Kwok Yin Man, Sze Shun Li, Chi Kong Zhong, Chenwen Ho, Leonard Cheung, Yin Ting
Year
2025
Journal
Volume
69
Pages
e337-e358
Context: Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) is being increasingly used to manage symptoms in patients with palliative needs. However, there is a lack of evidence to guide its use in the pediatric palliative care (PPC) setting. Objectives: This study aimed to synthesize and evaluate the current evidence on the effectiveness of TCIM in reducing pain and psychological distress in PPC.

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Type of intervention

Treatment and Child Welfare Interventions

Topic

Mental Health Problems and Disorders

Emotional Problems

Depression and Depressed Mood

Anxiety Problems

Anxiety and Anxiousness

Stress

Biological Risk Factors, Diseases and Symptoms

Somatic Disease

Intervention

Psychological Treatments

Mindfulness

Music/Art and Expression Therapy

Alternative Treatment

Accupuncture

Homeopathy

Massage

Age group

Age not specified

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