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Using hypnosis as adjunct care in mental health nursing
1Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA. rmotter1@utk.edu
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|August 28, 2010
Summary
Hypnosis, accepted by the American Medical Association in 1958, is an underused therapeutic tool. This article explores its efficacy and benefits for patient care, particularly in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Psychology
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Hypnosis is an established adjunct treatment, recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958.
- Despite its efficacy, hypnosis is underutilized in clinical practice.
- Hesitancy may stem from lack of awareness or misconceptions about hypnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present evidence supporting hypnosis as an effective adjunct treatment in healthcare.
- To elucidate the therapeutic benefits of hypnosis for patient suffering.
- To align the understanding of hypnosis with core nursing values.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on the efficacy of hypnosis in various healing professions.
- Analysis of hypnosis within the framework of the American Nurses Association's core values.
- Exploration of implications for mental health nursing.
Main Results:
- Evidence demonstrates hypnosis's efficacy as an adjunct therapy.
- Hypnosis can alleviate patient suffering effectively.
- Understanding hypnosis aligns with holistic nursing care principles.
Conclusions:
- Hypnosis is a valuable, evidence-based therapeutic modality.
- Increased adoption of hypnosis can enhance patient care outcomes.
- Mental health nurses can benefit from integrating hypnosis into practice.
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