Publications by authors named "Jennifer Whitley"
Article Synopsis
- Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is being explored as a supportive treatment for cancer patients, focusing on both psychological and physical wellbeing through a 6-week virtual program.
- Participants reported full satisfaction and significant reductions in anxiety and distress, alongside improvements in joy, indicating potential benefits of DMT in oncology care.
- The study highlights DMT's role in enhancing physical activity, creative expression, mental health, and social connections, suggesting it could be an effective addition to integrative cancer care approaches.
Children with cancer and their caregivers face physical and psychosocial challenges during and after treatment. Dance/movement therapy (DMT) has been used to improve well-being, promote healthy coping, and mitigate the impact of illness, but limited knowledge exists regarding DMT utilization, delivery, and outcomes in pediatric oncology. This retrospective study aimed to identify reasons for referral to DMT, DMT visit characteristics, key DMT techniques and processes, and clinician-reported outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe authors report the case of a young man with no significant medical history who presented with new-onset seizure and mass-like lesions isolated to the left cerebral hemisphere relating to malignancy. Biopsy revealed findings consistent with angiitis and investigations for secondary causes of angiitis was negative. The diagnosis of primary angiitis of the central nervous system was made and the patient has responded well to treatment.
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