Table VI. Complementary/alternative methods (N=146).
N (%) | Effect on Pruritus1 (SD) | |
---|---|---|
| ||
Acupuncture | 1 (0.7) | -1.0 |
Mindfulness | 9 (6.2) | -0.8 (0.4) |
Yoga | 4 (2.7) | -0.8 (0.5) |
Biofeedback | 2 (1.4) | -0.5 (0.7) |
Meditation | 6 (4.1) | -0.3 (0.5) |
Cognitive behavioral therapy | 3 (2.1) | -0.3 (0.6) |
Aromatherapy | 3 (2.1) | -0.3 (0.6) |
Support groups | 2 (1.4) | 0 (0) |
Hypnosis | 1 (0.7) | 0 |
-2=Relieves itch a lot, -1=Relieves itch a little, 0=No change, 1=Increases itch a little, 2=Increases itch a lot