CAM in Hospice Palliative Care in Taiwan

The Application of Evidence-Based Chinese Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Hospice Palliative Care in Taiwan-The Second and Third Year Project.

The study aims to explore the effects of silver spike point (SSP) treatment on common symptoms including pain, breathlessness, nausea/vomiting, dry mouth etc. of terminal cancer patients.

The study aims to explore the effects of silver spike point treatment on common symptoms including pain, breathlessness, nausea/vomiting, dry mouth etc. of terminal cancer patients. We will conducted a pilot study to evaluate the effects on different symptoms and then a prospective study will be conducted after validation of major effects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cancer patients
• Competent with clear consciousness
• With symptoms of pain, breathlessness, nause/vomiting, dry mouth, generalized discomfort
• Expected life span of at least 1 week

Exclusion Criteria:

• With implanted devices
• Not having clear consciousness
• Expected life span less than 1 week
• Foreigner