title: Energy therapies in oncology nursing.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the published research related to the interventions of Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, and Healing Touch representing energy therapies in relation to oncology nursing.
  
  
  METHODS
  Peer-reviewed literature.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There is growing evidence that energy therapies have a positive effect on symptoms associated with cancer. While there is need for further research, it is clear that an appreciation for the value of research methods beyond the randomized control trial is important.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Energy therapies offer additional strategies for oncology nurses providing integrated nursing care to alleviate suffering and symptom distress of patients with cancer.
authors.affiliation: Founders House 345, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 01720, USA. abcoakley@partners.org
authors.forename: Amanda Bulette
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Coakley
authors.forename: Anne-Marie
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Barron
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D019124:Therapeutic Touch