title: A comparison of still point induction to massage therapy in reducing pain and increasing comfort in chronic pain.
abstract: A quantitative study was completed to determine whether complementary techniques provide pain relief and comfort in patients with chronic pain. Subjects participated in sessions including aromatherapy and music therapy. Massage or cranial still point induction was randomly assigned. Statistically significant improvement in pain and comfort was noted in both groups.
authors: Department of Quality (Dr Townsend), Methodist Hospital Nursing and Patient Care Services (Dr Chase), and Methodist Hospital Nursing Practice and Quality (Ms Dunscomb), Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana; University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana (Dr Bonham); and Department of Clinical Effectiveness, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Dr McAlister).
authors: Carolyn S
authors: CS
authors: Townsend
authors: Elizabeth
authors: E
authors: Bonham
authors: Linda
authors: L
authors: Chase
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Dunscomb
authors: Susan
authors: S
authors: McAlister
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D055815:Young Adult