TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Massage has no observable effect on distress in children with burns: a randomized, observer-blinded trial
JO  - Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
A1  - van Dijk, Monique
A1  - O'Flaherty, Linda Anne
A1  - Hoedemaker, Tessa
A1  - van Rosmalen, Joost
A1  - Rode, Heinz
SP  - 99
EP  - 107
VL  - 44
IS  - 1
N2  - IMPORTANCE: In a previous observational study we found that massage therapy reduced anxiety and stress in pediatric burn patients. We aimed to test this effect in a randomized controlled trial. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: To determine whether (1) aromatherapy massage can provide relaxation to hospitalized children with burns; (2) massage with aromatherapy oil is more effective than without; and (3) massage sessions are more effective when repeated. <br><br>DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Randomized controlled clinical trial with 3 arms conducted in a burns unit from April 2013 to December 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa.<br><br>Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0305-4179
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2017.10.002
ID  - ref1
ER  -