The authors carried out a literature search to bring together all the published trials on these treatments in palliative care. 22 trials were identified. Unfortunately many of the trials were small and most of the treatments when compared to another therapy were inconclusive. There was some evidence however that reflexology reduced pain.
Candy, B. 2020. The effectiveness of aromatherapy, massage and reflexology in people with palliative care needs: a systematic review. Palliative Medicine, 34 (2) p 179-194
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