Richard J Kagan Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Vascular surgeons, Hand surgeons, Thoracic surgeon, Neurosurgeons
Department of Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Cincinnati, USA
Dr. Richard J. Kagan is a general surgeon in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his medical degree from St Louis University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
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Author(s): Lois Cone, Michele M Gottschlich, Jane Khoury, Narong Simakajornboon and Richard J Kagan
The Effect of Healing Touch on Sleep Patterns of Pediatric Burn Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study
Objective: Prior experience has demonstrated poor sleep quality during and after hospitalization for thermal injury. Complementary therapies such as healing touch are increasingly utilized in the management of pain, anxiety, wound treatment and sleep disorders; however, the efficacy of healing touch during burn convalescence is unknown. The primary aim of this investigation was to determine if healing ... view moreĀ»