Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hypnosis for postpolio syndrome & Type-A behavior.

D C Hammond1

  • 1University of Utah School of Medicine.

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

International multidisciplinary expert panel consensus on breast reconstruction and radiotherapy.

The British journal of surgery·2019
Same author

Deconvolution technique for line-of-sight optical scattering measurements in axisymmetric sprays.

Applied optics·2010
Same author

Treatment of chronic fatigue with neurofeedback and self-hypnosis.

NeuroRehabilitation·2002
Same author

Introduction to the special section: hypnosis and EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

The American journal of clinical hypnosis·2001
Same author

Informed consent and the standard of care in the practice of clinical hypnosis.

The American journal of clinical hypnosis·2001
Same author

The sit-up position in breast surgery.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2001
Same journal

Age regression in clinical hypnosis: an integrative critical review of therapeutic mechanisms.

The American journal of clinical hypnosis·2026
Same journal

CBT vs. Ericksonian Hypnotherapy for subclinical depression and anxiety: 12-month follow-up.

The American journal of clinical hypnosis·2026
Same journal

Expanding the horizon: Clinical hypnosis at the intersection of mechanism, meaning, and method.

The American journal of clinical hypnosis·2026
Same journal

The relationship between hypnotic ideomotor phenomena and psychopathology: A preliminary study.

The American journal of clinical hypnosis·2026
Same journal

Relational hypnotherapy, lucid dreaming, and sleep paralysis: A case study.

The American journal of clinical hypnosis·2026
Same journal

The Contributions of Women to Hypnosis - MsMers, Menders, Mentors.

The American journal of clinical hypnosis·2026
See all related articles

Self-hypnosis training helped polio survivors manage postpolio syndrome symptoms, including pain and anxiety. This intervention also showed potential in modifying Type-A Personality traits in patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Postpolio syndrome affects numerous polio survivors, presenting diverse symptoms like muscle weakness and fatigue.
  • Type-A Personality patterns can exacerbate postpolio syndrome symptoms, complicating patient management.

Observation:

  • A case study involved a postpolio patient with Type-A Personality undergoing self-hypnosis training.
  • Psychological assessments (Profile of Mood States, anxiety, anger inventories, Personal Orientation Inventory) and spousal interviews were used for evaluation.

Findings:

  • Significant improvements were observed in pain, depression, self-perception, social connection, and present-moment focus.
  • Reductions in confusion, anxiety, insomnia, and anger (both state and trait) were noted.
  • While fatigue showed mild improvement and weight control remained unchanged, long-term benefits were maintained at 12 months.

Related Experiment Videos

Implications:

  • Self-hypnosis training offers a promising therapeutic avenue for managing postpolio syndrome.
  • This technique may also be beneficial in addressing core characteristics associated with Type-A Personality.