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The publications authored by Healwell researchers and collaborators cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • The efficacy of massage therapy in managing pain and improving symptom management

  • The impact of massage therapy on psychological well-being and stress reduction

  • The role of massage therapy in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions

  • The benefits of massage therapy in palliative and end-of-life care settings

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Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Massage Therapy for Hospitalized Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial

January 31, 20231 min read

Massage Therapy for Hospitalized Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Groninger, Hunter et al. “Massage Therapy for Hospitalized Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” Journal of pain and symptom management, S0885-3924(23)00046-5. 31 Jan. 2023, doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.01.011

MedStar Health Research Institute and MedStar Washington Hospital Center, in partnership with Healwell, were the recipients of a Palmer Foundation grant in early 2018, to study and compare effective dosages of massage therapy on pain and distress relief for 400 hospitalized palliative care patients. The study combines quantitative and qualitative data to show not only the clinical value of meaningfully integrated massage therapy, but also patient and clinician attitudes about the inclusion of massage therapy in mainstream care.

For a copy of the full paper, please email Cal Cates ([email protected]) or Kerry Jordan ([email protected]).

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