Individual Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy involves a variety of approaches to structured therapeutic interaction, between a trained professional and a client, that address problems that are psychological in nature. Individual psychotherapy involves provision of therapy to a single individual in a private setting.
Indigowood Root
Isatis indigotica Fort. (indigowood) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Its root is a commonly used Chinese herb to remove toxic heat, to reduce heat in blood, and to relieve convulsions. According to modern medical research, the major components of radix of Isatis indigotica Fort. include indirubin, indigotone, and indigo pigment contents, with antivirus, fever detoxification, and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Indigowood root has been evaluated in mucositis.
Implantable Gentamycin Sponge
Insertion of a sponge containing gentamycin along the incision line prior to surgical closure was examined in patients with cancer undergoing colorectal surgery for its effect on development of surgical infections.
Immediate Release Opioids (Systemic)
Opioids are narcotic analgesics. Immediate-release opioids, which are fast acting, have been evaluated for its usefulness in relieving dyspnea in patients with cancer and other palliative care patients with dyspnea symptoms. Fentanyl, a type of opioid, is considered separately in the categorization of relevant evidence for dyspnea treatment. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the different formulations for these medications, the length of their half-life, and the onset of action.
Hypogastric Neurolysis
Neural block of the hypogastric plexus involved injection of an anesthetic solution into the superior hypogastric plexus. This procedure has been tested for effectiveness in pain relief for patients with cancer pain in the pelvis.
Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy
A hypnotic state is a state between wakefulness and sleep, a state of heightened concentration and receptivity that results in suspension of peripheral cues. The effect of a hypnotic state results in alteration of perception and attention. Hypnosis has been tested for its effect on pain, anxiety, depression, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), hot flashes, and fatigue in patients with cancer.
Hypnosis for Anticipatory CINV
Hypnosis is a state between wakefulness and sleep, a state of heightened focal concentration and receptivity, an altered state of consciousness of a state of focused attention that results in suspension of peripheral cues. The effect of a hypnotic state results in alteration in perception and attention. Hypnosis has been tested for effect in pain, anxiety, depression, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), hot flashes, and fatigue in patients with cancer.
Hydrophillic Foam Dressing
Hydrophillic foam dressing is self-adhering and has a silicone absorbant foam layer bonded to a polyurethane or similar type of backing. The dressing differs from hydrocolloid dressings in that the hydrophyllic foam dressing does not contain chemicals that turn into a gel over time and the foam layer may provide some protection of the site.
Hydrocolloid and Hydrogel Dressings
Hydrocolloid dressings are wound dressings that are occlusive and adhesive and can form a gel with water. Hydrogel dressings have similar properties in a gel consistency. Various hydrocolloid gels and dressings have been used in wound management to maintain moisture and aid in debridement of necrotic tissue. These dressings have been evaluated in patients with cancer for management of radiodermatitis with moist desquamation and in patients with cutaneous toxicities.
Hyaluronic Acid/Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronate, is a carbohydrate substance that is present in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues and is a major component of the intracellular matrix. Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of the same substance. Hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate has been used in patients with cancer as an oral spray for treatment of mucositis and as a topical treatment for radiodermatitis.