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   Summary:Therapeutic touch (TT) was developed in the early 1970s. TT is an adaptation of several religious and secular healing traditions, and is commonly used in nursing practice for many different conditions.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. Grade* Pain BAlzheimer's dementia CAnxiety (adults) CAnxiety (children) CFibromyalgia Read more

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Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Therapeutic Touch for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Therapeutic touch : Therapeutic touch may reduce pain and improve joint mobility in people with osteoarthritis (hollow, brittle bones), decrease pain and anxiety caused by burns, and improve chronic muscle and ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Therapeutic Touch for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Therapeutic touch : Therapeutic touch may reduce pain and improve joint mobility in people with osteoarthritis (hollow, brittle bones), decrease pain and anxiety caused by burns, and improve chronic muscle and ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Herpes Viruses

Therapeutic Touch for Herpes Viruses
Therapeutic touch:Therapeutic touch may reduce pain associated with many conditions including herpes viruses, although no clinical studies have been performed in this area. However, most studies of therapeutic touch have ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Pain

Therapeutic Touch for Pain
Therapeutic touch may reduce pain and improve joint mobility in people with osteoarthritis, decrease pain and anxiety caused by burns, and improve chronic muscle and joint pain in elderly patients. ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Migraine

Therapeutic Touch for Migraine
Therapeutic touch practitioners hold their hands a short distance from the patient without actually making physical contact. The purpose of this technique is to detect the patient's energy field, allowing ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Touch Therapies Help in Relieving Pain

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Touch therapies such as Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch, and Reiki help reduce pain in adults and children, according to a study based on randomized trials and expert opinions. However, scientists felt that higher quality studies were required to confirm these data.

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