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Hypnosis for pain management.

Sharon M Valente¹

¹Research and Education, Department of Veteran Affairs, Los Angeles, California, USA. sharon.valente@va.gov

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

|March 11, 2006

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Nurses can utilize hypnosis to effectively manage patient pain and boost self-esteem. Further education is recommended for nurses to integrate this valuable therapeutic technique into their practice.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Psychology
Complementary Medicine

Background:

Nurses play a crucial role in patient care, facing challenges with pain management.
Many nurses lack knowledge regarding the clinical effectiveness of hypnosis.
Continuing education is needed for nurses to develop skills in hypnosis for pain relief.

Observation:

Hypnosis offers a complementary approach to managing pain from various sources.
Pain management is a significant nursing challenge, requiring diverse interventions.
Nurses are well-positioned to administer hypnosis to patients.

Findings:

Evidence supports the use of hypnosis for pain management.
Hypnosis can reduce pain associated with procedures, treatments, and diseases.

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The article reviews the evidence base for hypnosis in pain management.

Implications:

Nurses can enhance patient self-esteem and reduce pain using hypnosis.
Educating nurses on hypnosis can improve pain management strategies.
Assessing and educating patients about hypnosis is essential for effective implementation.