Effects of Clay Therapy on Emotional and Physical Outcomes in Hospitalized Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study
: These findings suggest that clay therapy is feasible and could be an effective supportive intervention in pediatric oncology, benefiting both emotional and physical well-being. Its integration into multidisciplinary, family-centered care models may enhance QoL during hospitalization and provide holistic support for children with cancer and their families.
Authors
- Antonella Guido (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3983-9000)
- Laura Peruzzi
- Serena Sannino
- Paola Adamo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3003-1153)
- Matilde Tibuzzi
- Antonio Ruggiero
- Daniela Pia Rosaria Chieffo
- Alberto Romano
Institutions
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cancers
- Published
- 2026-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18071128
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00