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Hypnosis and clinical pain.

David R Patterson1, Mark P Jensen

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98104, USA. davepatt@u.washington.edu

Psychological Bulletin
|July 10, 2003
PubMed
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Hypnosis effectively reduces pain in both laboratory settings and clinical populations. Research indicates hypnosis has a significant impact on acute and chronic pain conditions, with ongoing studies exploring its physiological mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Hypnosis is recognized for its pain-reducing effects.
  • Laboratory studies offer insights into pain mechanisms.
  • Clinical applications are being explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy of hypnosis in pain reduction.
  • To discuss the physiological mechanisms underlying hypnotic analgesia.
  • To examine the integration of hypnosis into pain treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of randomized controlled studies.
  • Analysis of research on central nervous system activity during hypnosis.
  • Discussion of methodological considerations.

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Main Results:

  • Hypnosis reliably reduces analogue pain.
  • Evidence suggests hypnosis impacts acute procedural pain.
  • Hypnosis shows significant effects on chronic pain conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnosis is a viable tool for pain management.
  • Further research into physiological mechanisms is warranted.
  • Integrating hypnosis into comprehensive pain treatment is beneficial.