Dr John Hughes, PhD, BSc (Hons), Lic. Ac. - UK
Abstract of the presentation
Acupuncture in Supportive Oncology: UK perspective and current research
Branch: Other (TCIM generally)
Abstract: The presentation will provide an overview of the practice of acupuncture within oncology in the United Kingdom, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnoses in cancer. The presentation will also provide an overview of recent research conducted by the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine expanding the evidence base for acupuncture in oncology. Presented research will include a randomised controlled trial of acupressure for chemotherapy-related nausea; a feasibility trial of auricular therapy and acupressure for insomnia in cancer patients; a feasibility trial of acupuncture in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment; and a feasibility trial of self-acupuncture for chemotherapy cancer patients.
Curriculum vitae
John is an Associate Professor in Integrated Medicine at the University of West London, and Head of Research at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine. He lead an interdisciplinary programme of mixed methods research centred on patients’ experiences of chronic illness and the alleviation of symptoms using integrated medicine and self-management techniques. The programme of research has received over one million pounds in funding, and includes awards from the National Institute for Health Research and World Health Organization. The research has been disseminated in over 60 peer reviewed academic publications.
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