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Hypnosis in contemporary medicine.

James H Stewart1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Fla 32224, USA. stewart.james@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|April 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Hypnosis offers significant benefits for various medical conditions, even today. Further research into hypnosis techniques could expand its role in modern healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Hypnosis
  • Complementary Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Hypnosis gained prominence in the late 1700s due to limited medical treatment options.
  • Contemporary medicine has advanced significantly since hypnosis's initial popularity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the relevance and efficacy of hypnosis in current medical practice.
  • To review existing clinical trials and case reports on hypnosis for medical conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of relevant clinical trials.
  • Analysis of case reports detailing hypnosis interventions.
  • Assessment of patient outcomes across diverse medical conditions.

Main Results:

  • Patients receiving hypnosis reported substantial benefits across a wide range of medical conditions.
  • Despite variations in hypnotic techniques, consistent positive outcomes were observed.
  • Hypnosis demonstrated potential as a valuable complementary therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnosis shows a promising role in contemporary medicine.
  • Expanded clinical application and further investigation into specific hypnosis techniques are warranted.
  • Evidence suggests hypnosis can be an effective adjunct to conventional treatments.

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