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The Effectiveness of Therapeutic Touch for Decreasing Pain in Elders with Degenerative Arthritis

University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire School of Nursing

The purpose of this study was to determine if Therapeutic Touch (TT) decreased pain in elders with degenerative arthritis, compared with routine treatment and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). Eighty-two noninstitutionalized subjects, age 55 or older, were randomly assigned to TT or PMR treatments. Subjects served as their own controls for 4 weeks and then received six treatments at 1-week intervals. Visual analogue scales (VAS)for pain intensity and distress were used. Significant differences from baseline to post sixth treatment were found within groups. TT decreased pain (t(46) = 7.60, p = <.001) and distress (t(44) = 7.08, p = < .001). PMR decreased pain (t(36) = 6.58, p = .005) and distress (t(36) = 6.90, p = < .001). Differences in effectiveness existed between the IT and PMR groups; the pain and distress scores were lower in the PMR group. The differences approached significance for pain, F(2, 76) = 2.8, p = .06, and were significant for distress, F(2, 75) = 5.6, p = .005.

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 15, No. 2, 176-198 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/089801019701500208


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