Table 3 Complementary and alternative therapy options for pain management
From: Pain management in German hospices: a cross-sectional study
Alternative procedures | Total (n = 147) | % |
|---|---|---|
None | 30 | 20.3% |
Aroma (oil) therapy | 74 | 50.0% |
Music therapy (incl. singing bowl therapy) | 36 | 24.3% |
Massage | 25 | 16.9% |
Physical therapy (e.g. heat/cold applications) | 24 | 16.2% |
Wraps/compresses | 21 | 14.2% |
Acupressure (incl. Shiatsu) | 15 | 10.1% |
Rubs | 14 | 9.5% |
Physiotherapy (e.g. physical exercises) | 14 | 9.5% |
Psychosocial support (e.g. talks, attention, comfort) | 13 | 8.8% |
Meditation (incl. Yoga) | 11 | 7.4% |
Progressive muscle relaxation | 11 | 7.4% |
Relaxation exercises | 8 | 5.4% |
Homeopathy | 7 | 4.7% |
Special positioning | 6 | 4.1% |
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) | 6 | 4.1% |
Acupuncture | 5 | 3.4% |
Breathing exercises, -therapy | 5 | 3.4% |
Animal-assisted therapy | 5 | 3.4% |
Hypnosis | 4 | 2.7% |
Dream journeys | 4 | 2.7% |
Art therapy | 4 | 2.7% |
Other (e.g. therapeutic touch, basal stimulation, special washing, complementary care, cranio-sacral therapy) | 17 | 11.5% |