title: Massage therapy versus traditional therapy for low back pain relief: implications for holistic nursing practice.
abstract: This study explored whether there is a significant difference in perceived low back pain relief between patients receiving massage versus traditional therapy, using a 2-variable by 3-variable fully crossed, factorial, comparative research design. Statistical results showed slightly more efficacy for traditional therapy; however, the additional benefits of massage add to its value for holistic nursing practice.
authors.affiliation: Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Bryan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Melancon
authors.forename: Lucy H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome