College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 11:09:48
Major
Nursing
Honors Course
N480
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Date of Expected Graduation
Winter 2020
Abstract
Children with cancer frequently suffer from depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, and psychological stresses related to knowledge of potential risks, associated treatments, and the illness itself. These psychological problems can cause many additional physiological problems for these already chronically ill patients and may be detrimental to their overall health. The purpose of this systematic review is to review and critically appraise the evidence to determine if the use of Complementary and Alternative Methods (CAM), along with standardized care, affects mental health outcomes in pediatric cancer patients. Twenty-one primary source publications between 2013 and 2019 were analyzed for this systematic review. Within the pediatric oncology population, up to 84% are using some form of complementary and alternative therapies as an adjunct to standard medical treatment. Complementary and Alternative Methods have been found to decrease levels of stress, depression, and anxiety (Sanchez, Karlson, Hsu, Ostrenga, and Gordon 2015). These therapies also have been found to increase oxygenation saturation as well as decrease pain and irritation (Uglow, 2019).
Research Sponsor
Linda Shanks
First Reader
Lori Kidd
Second Reader
Pamela Bonnett
Honors Faculty Advisor
Christine Graor
Recommended Citation
Fredricks, Sara; Lloyd, Jessica; and Wendling, Whitney, "A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Complementary Therapies on Mental Status of Pediatric Oncology Patients" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1235.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1235
Included in
Alternative and Complementary Medicine Commons, Animal-Assisted Therapy Commons, Art Therapy Commons, Other Mental and Social Health Commons, Pediatric Nursing Commons