Abstract：ABSTRACT: Objective To investigate the effect of imagery therapy on relieving pain and anxiety in patients with cancer pain. Methods A total of 84 patients with cancer pain were divided into experimental group (n=44) and control group (n=40), both groups were provided with conventional analgesic drugs and nursing, and experimental group received imagery therapy additionally. The frequency of pain was recorded at admission and on the seventh day after admission, the degree of pain was assessed by Numerical Rating Scales (NRS), and degree of anxiety was assessed by Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS). Results After imagery therapy, the frequency of pain in the experimental group was less, and NRS score and SAS score were lower than that in the control group, significant differences were found in the two groups(P＜0.05). Conclusion Imagery therapy can alleviate pain and anxiety symptoms in cancer pain patients.
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