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Patients' experiences with virtual group gut-directed hypnotherapy: A qualitative study.

Jessica Gerson¹, Prianca Tawde², Ghoncheh Ghiasian¹

¹Division of Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, New York University (NYU) Langone Health, New York, NY, United States.

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Summary

Virtual, group-based hypnotherapy shows promise for treating gastrointestinal issues. Patients found this accessible format beneficial for GI symptoms and overall well-being, suggesting wider adoption potential.

Keywords:

brain-gut behavior therapy group therapy hypnotherapy irritable bowel syndrome psychogastroenterology telemedicine

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Psychogastroenterology
Telehealth

Background:

Hypnotherapy is an effective treatment for various gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.
Limited research exists on delivering hypnotherapy virtually and in group settings.
The rise of psychogastroenterology and telehealth necessitates exploring these formats for increased accessibility and cost-effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To understand patient experiences with virtual, group-based, gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH).
To assess the acceptability and outcomes of this novel treatment delivery method.

Main Methods:

A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with patients.
Patients were recruited from two institutions: New York University and Dartmouth Health.
Thematic analysis was used to analyze data from patients who completed GDH and those who did not.

Main Results:

Twenty-one patients participated, reporting positive outcomes for GI symptoms and co-occurring physical/mental health conditions.
Patients generally appreciated the virtual, group format, citing the mind-body connection or treatment desperation as motivators.
Concerns included inflexible schedules and anonymity, but overall support for virtual, group GDH was high.

Conclusions:

Virtual, group-based GDH is an acceptable treatment option for diverse patient populations (rural and urban).
This modality offers potential improvements in access and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional one-on-one formats.
GI practices should consider incorporating virtual, group GDH as an alternative or supplement to existing treatments.