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III.   Pain and Symptom Management
        C.   Complementary Pain Management Strategies

This section includes several handouts for complementary pain management strategies at home.  In addition,  bibliographies on various techniques and resources are available under Key References.

      City of Hope Publications

1.         Rojas-Cooley, M. T., & Grant, M. (2006). Complementary and alternative medicine: oncology nurses' experiences, educational interests, and resources. Oncology Nursing Forum, 33(3), 581-588.

2.         Rhiner, M., Ferrell, B. R, Ferrell, B. A., & Grant, M.  (1993). A structured non-drug intervention program for cancer pain.  Cancer Practice, 1(2), 137-143.

       
     Recommended Publications

1.      Integrative Health: A Holistic Approach for Health Professionals
          -     Koopsen, C., & Young, C. (2009). NM: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. ISBN #: 9780763757618.

2.       The Mindfullness Solution to Pain: Step-by-Step Techniques for Chronic Pain Management
      -     Gardner-Nix, J., & Costin-Hall, L. (2009). CA: New Harbinger Publications. ISBN #: 1572245816.

3.       Integrative Pain Medicine: The Science and Practice of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pain Management
          -     Audett, J.F., & Bailey, A. (2008). NY: Humana Press. ISBN #: 1588297861.

4.       Psychosocial Nursing Care Along the Cancer Continuum, 2nd Edition
          -     Carroll-Johnson, R. M., Gorman, L. M., & Bush, N.J. (2006). PA: Oncology Nursing Society

5.       Nursing Herbal Medicine Handbook, 3rd Edition
          -     Webb, S.  (2005).  NY: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. ISBN #: 158255417.

6.       American Cancer Society’s Guide to Pain Control: Powerful Methods to Overcome Cancer Pain, Revised Edition
          -    American Cancer Society. (2004). ISBN #: 0944235336.   

7.       The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Medicine, 2nd Edition
          -     Cassell, E.  (2004). UK: Oxford University Press. ISBN #: 0195156161.

8.     Women and Pain: Why It Hurts and What You Can Do
          -     Young, M. & Baar, K. (2002). NY: Hyperion.  ISBN #: 078688679.

9.       The Human Side of Cancer: Living with Hope, Coping with Uncertainty
          -     Holland, J., & Lewis, S. (2001). NY: Perrenial Currents. ISBN #: 006093042X.

 
10.     The Journey Through Cancer
          -     Geffern, J. (2000).  NY: Crown Publishers. ISBN #: 0609604503.

11.     A Place of Healing: Working with Suffering in Living and Dying
          -     Kearney, M. (2000).  UK: Oxford University Press. ISBN #: 0192632388.

12.     Pain: Clinical Manual,  2nd Edition
          -     McCaffery, M., & Pasero, C. (1999).  NY: Elsevier Inc. ISBN #: 081515609X. 

13.     Return to Wholeness: Embracing Body, Mind, and Spirit in the Face of Cancer
          -     Simon, D. (1999).  NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. ISBN #: 047134964X.

14.     Choices in Healing: Integrating the Best of Conventional Complementary Approaches to Cancer
          -     Lerner, M. (1996).  MA: The MIT Press. ISBN #: 0262621045.               

     
      Educational Materials/Curriculum

1.      Academy for Guided Imagery
          -      Interactive guided imagery self paced audio/video study course.

2.      Coping Skills for Bone Marrow Transplantation - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
         -      Relaxation, imagery, distraction and conversation with yourself (e.g., positive thoughts).

3.      Core Curriculum for Holistic Nursing  - American Holistic Nurses Association      

4.      ECaP (Exceptional Cancer Patients)
         -      ECaP is owned and operated by Meadville Medical Center’s Mind-Body Wellness Center.  They have been inspired by Bernie Siegel, MD who began ECaP more than 3 decades ago. His approach has survived the test of time.

5.      Fast Facts and Concepts – End of Life/Palliative Education Resource Center (EPERC), Madison, WI         
      -     Nonpharmacological Therapy for Insomnia

6.      Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying
         -      Graceful Passages provides anyone in transition with a powerful experiential tool for being more compassionate, aware and appreciative.

7.      Holistic Nursing, A Handbook for Practice, 5th Edition
         -       A handbook that guides nurses in the art and science of holistic nursing and healing and offers ways of thinking, practicing, and responding both personally and professionally.    

8.    Pain Care Fast Facts: 5-Minute Clinical Inservice  - UW Health, Madison, WI
         -      Nonpharmacologic (Mind-Body) Approaches to Managing Pain

   
     Other Organizational Links

         American Academy of Medical Acupuncture

         American Holistic Nurses Association

         American Massage Therapy Association

         American Music Therapy Association

         Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
         Internet Health Library: Alternative & Complementary Therapies

         National Center for Complementary & Alternative Therapies 

         National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

         National Institute of Health Senior Health Complementary and Alternative Medicine
         Simonton Cancer Center

         WholeHealthMD

     
      Key References

1.     Complementary Pain Management Information
          -       Complementary Pain Management Bibliography
          -       Complementary Pain Management Resource List 
          -       Music as Medicine – Bibliography

       
      Position Statements/Standards

1.      American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
         -       Holistic Nursing Ethics
         -       Role of Nurses in the Practice of Complementary and Alternative Therapies                     

2.      California Board of Registered Nursing
         -       Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Registered Nursing Practice            

3.      Hospice and Palliative Nurses Associates (HPNA)
         -       Complementary Therapies in Palliative Care Nursing Practice       

4.      Oncology Nursing Society
         -       The Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Cancer Care     
                   

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