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Hypnosis and related techniques in pain management
The Hospice Journal
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Hypnosis effectively manages cancer pain by addressing physiological and psychosocial factors. Patient hypnotizability and cognitive style influence outcomes, with tailored approaches for diverse needs.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Cancer pain is multifactorial, influenced by physiological disease/treatment effects and psychosocial elements like social support and mood.
- Effective pain management requires a holistic approach considering all contributing factors.
- Hypnosis is a recognized intervention for managing pain in cancer patients across all disease stages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the efficacy of hypnosis in treating cancer pain.
- To identify factors influencing the success of hypnosis for pain management.
- To describe adaptable hypnosis exercises for various patient populations and settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of hypnosis applications in cancer pain treatment.
- Consideration of patient-specific factors: hypnotizability, cognitive style, motivation, and cognitive functioning.
- Description of group, individual, and self-hypnosis exercises.
Main Results:
- Hypnosis demonstrates success in treating cancer patients experiencing pain.
- Patient characteristics, including hypnotizability and cognitive functioning, impact hypnosis effectiveness.
- Less hypnotizable patients or those with lower cognitive functioning require specialized approaches.
Conclusions:
- Hypnosis is a versatile tool for cancer pain management, adaptable to individual patient needs.
- Successful application of hypnosis requires consideration of patient-specific psychological and cognitive factors.
- The described exercises are applicable in diverse settings, including group, individual, and hospice care, utilizing both self-hypnosis and therapist-guided methods.