Aim: The aim of this study was to highlighting the experiences of individuals of non-pharmacological treatment for chronic pain. Method: The study was designed as a literature review with aim to review and compile the articles results. This study has been based on a systematic literature search of supplementing out of an unsystematic search were 11 articles were found. Results: The participants in the studies had experienced a good effect out of non-pharmacological treatments for their pain and a improved quality of life. Based on participants´ experiences of treatment two categories occurred: body awareness and relaxation. Body awareness arose through treatments like yoga, mindfulness meditation and CBT. Relaxation occurred through treatments, like music, heat, massage and meditation. Conclusion: This study highlights how non-pharmacological treatments is experienced by individuals with chronic pain and two key areas have been identified. This study thereby contributes with important knowledge for nurses in their nursing with individuals suffering from chronic pain.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hv-5195 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Creators | Gedda, Hanna, Krantz, Karolina |
| Publisher | Högskolan Väst, Avd för vårdvetenskap på grundnivå, Högskolan Väst, Avd för vårdvetenskap på grundnivå |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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