The use of floral therapy in oncology hospitals

The use of floral therapy in oncology hospitals has gained attention as a complementary intervention for cancer patients. Although evidence is still limited, preliminary findings suggest that floral therapy has the potential as a supportive approach in the holistic care of cancer patients. Objective...

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Autores: Lins, Fellipe da Silva, Queiroz, Fellipe José Gomes
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Brasil
Institución:Editora JRG
Repositorio:Revista JRG de Estudos Acadêmicos
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.revistajrg.com:article/648
Acceso en línea:http://revistajrg.com/index.php/jrg/article/view/648
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Câncer. Flores de Bach. Hospitais Oncológicos. Terapia Floral.
Cancer. Bach Flowers. Oncology Hospitals. Floral Therapy.
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Sumario:The use of floral therapy in oncology hospitals has gained attention as a complementary intervention for cancer patients. Although evidence is still limited, preliminary findings suggest that floral therapy has the potential as a supportive approach in the holistic care of cancer patients. Objective: To investigate the contribution of therapeutic intervention using floral essences in oncology. The aim was also to assess the effectiveness of floral treatments in the context of oncology treatment. Methodology: This is a literature review with data searches on platforms such as "PubMed" (National Library of Medicine), "Google Scholar," "Scielo" (Scientific Electronic Library Online), and "Pepsic" (Electronic Journals in Psychology). Results: Therapeutic intervention using floral essences in oncology has shown promise as a complementary approach in the treatment of cancer patients. Conclusion: Floral therapy can be a beneficial complement to basic medical treatment for oncology patients. The treatment is safe and has no side effects. It is essential for healthcare professionals to consider floral therapy as an integral part of a multidisciplinary approach in oncology care, aiming to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of patients.