Alternative Healthcare in Palliative Care
In order to improve palliative or end-of-life care, complementary therapies are increasingly being used in the latter stages of a condition. These aim to lessen and help the patient adjust to the pain and anxiety associated with the unknown. The goal of these treatments is to restore the equilibrium between the body and mind. They include therapeutic touch, guided imagery and relaxation, music therapy, and aromatherapy. They are believed to provide benefits for the patient in terms of promoting sleep, easing tension in the muscles, enhancing the effects of painkillers, enhancing rest, and reducing anxiety.