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Clinical hypnosis as an effective adjunct in the care of pediatric inpatients

Andrew J Barnes1, Daniel P Kohen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA. barn0139@umn.edu

The Journal of Pediatrics
|October 3, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Clinical hypnosis can be a useful, non-drug treatment for children. Further research is needed to explore its benefits for pediatric inpatients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Background:

  • Clinical hypnosis is recognized for managing various pediatric issues in outpatient settings.
  • Its application within the inpatient pediatric environment remains less explored.
  • Investigating non-pharmacologic interventions is crucial for comprehensive pediatric care.

Observation:

  • Two case studies highlight the successful application of clinical hypnosis in pediatric inpatients.
  • These cases involved children requiring specialized care within a hospital setting.
  • The observations focused on the feasibility and effectiveness of hypnosis as an intervention.

Findings:

  • Clinical hypnosis proved to be a teachable and practical intervention for pediatric inpatients.
  • The non-pharmacologic nature of hypnosis offers a valuable alternative or adjunct to traditional treatments.
  • The presented cases suggest hypnosis can be effectively integrated into inpatient pediatric care.

Implications:

  • The findings support further investigation into clinical hypnosis for pediatric inpatient populations.
  • Integrating hypnosis may enhance treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes.
  • This approach could offer a safe and effective therapeutic option for hospitalized children.

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