Combining Touch and Relaxation Skills for Cancer Care: The HEARTS Process by Ann Carter, Peter A. Mackereth
English | June 21st, 2019 | ISBN: 1848193521 | 208 pages | EPUB | 4.20 MB
Massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and a variety of relaxation techniques are frequently used in hospices, supportive care settings and some hospitals. However, there are still gaps and limitations in the choices offered to patients. HEARTS (Hands-on, Empathy, Aromas, Relaxation, Textures, Sound) was devised to bridge this gap for complementary therapists, patients, carers and health care professionals. HEARTS can be used either on its own, or integrated with a conventional complementary therapy. It can also be used easily by health care workers (and carers) who are not qualified in any therapies.