[UK] An exploration of perceived impact of receiving complementary therapies on service users during the palliative and end-of-life care phase

[UK] An exploration of perceived impact of receiving complementary therapies on service users during the palliative and end-of-life care phase
International Journal of Palliative Nursing; Jason Vickers, Brian Nyatanga, Hayley Holden; 4/25
Background: To explore and understand the narratives of service users in the hospice setting regarding the value they place on complementary therapies and their perceived impact on overall wellbeing. The benefits derived from complementary therapy sessions include managing anxiety and stress, developing better sleep strategies and devising coping techniques for personal situations and contexts through guided discussions and personal reflection.