HEALING TOUCH RESEARCH
Many studies in Healing Touch modalities have been funded by internationally recognized funding bodies such as the National Institute of Health, NASA and special interest groups. Published and unpublished studies and pilot studies have been conducted looking at the impact of HT therapies on many disease conditions and symptoms such as:
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Palliative (Hospice) Care
- Elder Care
- Immunological
- Endocrine Conditions (HIV And Diabetes)
- Headaches
- Postoperative Wounds
- Pediatric Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Premenopausal Syndrome
- Dementia
Symptoms explored have included but are not limited to:
- Pain
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Agitation
- Stress
- Nausea
Current research and studies support the use of Healing Touch in a variety of ways.
Quantitative studies support the use of Healing Touch to:
- Reduce anxiety, tension, and stress
- Reduce fatigue
- Reduce pain
- Reduce hospital length of stay
- Improve immune function in cancer patients
- Ease effects of trauma and PTSD
Suggested Benefits of Healing Touch from Qualitative Research, Anecdotal Support, and Pilot Studies:
- Facilitate wound healing
- Assist in the preparation for, and recovery from, medical treatments, surgeries, and procedures
- Support individuals and families through the dying process
- Support individuals and families through chronic illnesses
- Assist in management and treatment of side effects from medical treatments
- Support illness prevention and health promotion activities
- Improve quality of sleep
- Enhance sense of spiritual connection
According to Healing Touch Research https://www.healingtouchresearch.com/studies
