Psychoneuroimmunology. Part II: Mind-body interventions.
PNI provides the scientific foundation of several integrative therapies. PNI interventions or mind-body therapies can be categorized into four general mechanisms: sensory, cognitive, expressive, and physical. Some therapies are used in combination, and others incorporate more than one mechanism. Although PNI is limited as a purely biomedical framework, it is a valuable frame of reference because it supports the use of many integrative therapies for patients with cancer.
Bauer-Wu
Susan M
SM
Phyllis F. Cantor Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA. sbauerwu@partners.org
D006801:Humans; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D016294:Models, Nursing; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011598:Psychoneuroimmunology