Reference no: EM133343769
Jane suffered from late-stage ovarian cancer and was experiencing unbearable abdominal discomfort and pain, depression, and fatigue. Four sessions of qi therapy on alternate days were given to Jane over a seven-day period. After 20 minutes of qi therapy, she experienced improvements in mood and alertness, and a reduction in pain, anxiety, depression, discomfort, and fatigue, on both the first and last days of the interventions. Furthermore, the scores recorded on the last day for most symptoms were improved relative to those recorded on the first day. Although the result of this case study does not constitute conclusive evidence, the data suggest that qi therapy may have some beneficial effects on some symptoms of cancer.
Illustrate the use of complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches to address the health challenges in the case. To what extent is qi therapy effective in curing cancer? Be sure to substantiate your claims with evidence.
Describe the influence of politics, economics, culture, and religion on the use of the CIH approach described in the case. To what extent does the political, economic, or cultural context impact the effectiveness of CIH approaches like qi therapy? In other words, when, why, and how would you recommend using CIH approaches? Be sure to substantiate your claims with evidence.