Walker Gay, de Valois Beverley, Davies Raten, Young Teresa, Maher Jane
Supportive Oncology Research Team, Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2RN, UK.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2007 Nov;13(4):250-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2007.06.003. Epub 2007 Aug 6.
Hot flushes and night sweats are a major problem for women having adjuvant hormonal treatment for breast cancer. We explored using a standardised ear acupuncture protocol delivered in small group clinics as an option to manage these side effects. Qualitative research aimed to elicit the opinions of women who received this treatment. Sixteen women took part in three focus groups, and discussed a range of topics including reasons for joining the study, experience of having acupuncture, effects of the treatment, the possible reasons for these, and their experience of group treatments. Transcripts of the groups were analysed using grounded techniques. The women, who had all been experiencing chronic multiple flushes and sweats, found the acupuncture helpful and relaxing. Many reported reductions in hot flush frequency, as well as improvements in overall emotional and physical well being. The group setting for treatment was regarded as supportive and encouraging.
潮热和盗汗是接受乳腺癌辅助激素治疗的女性面临的一个主要问题。我们探索了在小型诊所采用标准化耳针疗法来管理这些副作用。定性研究旨在了解接受这种治疗的女性的意见。16名女性参加了三个焦点小组，讨论了一系列话题，包括参加研究的原因、针灸体验、治疗效果、产生这些效果的可能原因以及她们的小组治疗体验。使用扎根技术对小组记录进行了分析。这些女性都一直经历着慢性的多次潮热和盗汗，她们发现针灸有益且令人放松。许多人报告潮热频率降低，整体情绪和身体健康也有所改善。治疗的小组环境被认为是支持性和鼓舞性的。
