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  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Hypnotic communication demonstrates efficacy in pain relief and reducing anxiety, insomnia, and depression.
  • Its application leads to reduced pharmaceutical use, fewer side effects, shorter hospital stays, and lower costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess nurses' knowledge and perceptions of hypnotic communication.
  • To identify barriers to the frequent use of hypnotic communication.
  • To evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on nurses' understanding of hypnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous, voluntary pre-test and post-test surveys administered to nurses attending a hypnotic communication workshop.
  • Study conducted among nurses registered for a formative event organized by the Nursing Order, Province of Ravenna.

Main Results:

  • 78 nurses participated in the study.
  • Pre-test analysis revealed significant knowledge gaps regarding hypnotic communication among nurses.
  • Key barriers identified include stereotypes, prejudices, and inadequate university education on the topic.

Conclusions:

  • Widespread implementation of hypnotic communication requires addressing existing stereotypes and cultural resistance.
  • A foundational shift in understanding and education is necessary to overcome barriers to its effective use.