Relaxation Tehniques to get through treatment放松技术来处理.pptVIP

Relaxation Techniques to get through treatment Carissa Thompson RN, BSN, OCN Jen Witt RN, BSN, OCN Objectives Educate participants on the background of relaxation project in radiation oncology. Participants will be able to verbalize the importance of relaxation techniques in improving patient satisfaction and promoting emotional wellbeing during radiation treatment. Participants will be able to demonstrate various relaxation techniques and how they can be implemented in practice. Pilot Conception Patient directed Patient testimonials Vulnerable Points for Higher Anxiety in Patients with Cancer Initial diagnosis Beginning or ending of treatment Change in treatment Change in functioning or roles During follow-up screening Disease progression or metastases Waiting for recurrence Increasing symptoms such as pain Ending treatment or moving toward palliative or hospice care Change in family status Financial hardships Existential or spiritual crisis Manifestations of Anxiety Psychological Recurrent thoughts about diagnosis treatment Concerns about changes in functioning or roles Fears about future Worries about death Hypervigilance scanning Difficulty concentrating Insomnia Physical Tachycardia or palpitations Sweating Perception of dyspnea/SOB Headaches Restlessness/fidgeting Abdominal distress Loss of appetite The Dana Farber Experience Finding Your Way Managing the Discomfort of Treatment ONS PEP Project: Prevention Management of Anxiety in Patients with Cancer Recommended for Practice: Educational – patient-centered materials Psychosocial – cognitive behavioral therapy to teach distraction other techniques; individual or group counseling; support groups Likely to be Effective: Medications Massage Therapy Specific Techniques Anticipatory Preparation Breathing techniques Chair Breathing, Relaxation breathing Guided Imagery Remembered Wellness Self Affirmations Distraction Acknowledgment of time Initial Pilot Project Step 1: Pre Open-Ended Questionnaire S