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Hypnosis and pain management.

Suresh K Sharma1, Jasbir Kaur

  • 1College of Nursing, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana.

The Nursing Journal of India
|October 25, 2006
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Hypnosis is an effective therapy for pain management, though less familiar to healthcare staff. This paper explores hypnosis history, mechanisms, evidence, and challenges in pain relief.

Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Psychological Therapies

Background:

  • Nurses utilize complementary therapies for anxiety, comfort, and pain relief.
  • Behavioral approaches, including hypnosis, are underutilized due to low healthcare personnel familiarity (36%).
  • Hypnosis is empirically validated as a potent pain management therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of hypnosis.
  • To explain the mechanisms of how hypnosis works.
  • To present empirical evidence and discuss challenges of using hypnosis for pain management.

Main Methods:

  • Historical perspective review.
  • Explanation of hypnotic processes and suggestibility.
  • Review of empirical evidence and practical challenges.

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Main Results:

  • Hypnosis involves a hypnotist and a receptive subject, characterized by deep relaxation and focus.
  • Historical context is provided for current research trends.
  • Empirical data and encountered issues in pain management are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnosis offers a promising therapeutic avenue for pain management.
  • Increased familiarity and understanding can enhance the application of hypnosis in clinical settings.
  • Further research and training are needed to overcome challenges in implementing hypnosis for pain relief.