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Is there a role for hypnosis in palliative care?
Petra Vayne-Bossert1, Janet Hardy2
1Geneva University Hospitals, Hôpital de Bellerive, 11 chemin de la Savonnière, Collonge-Bellerive 1245, Switzerland.
Palliative Care and Social Practice
|February 27, 2025
Summary
Hypnotherapy shows promise as a complementary therapy for managing psychological symptoms like anxiety and chronic pain. While evidence in palliative care is limited, its personalized approach and minimal side effects make it a valuable option.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Complementary Medicine
Background:
- Hypnosis has garnered significant research interest.
- Evidence for hypnosis in palliative care is limited.
- Hypnotherapy positively impacts psychological symptoms and chronic pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of hypnotherapy as a complementary therapy.
- To highlight its benefits for psychological symptoms and pain management.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
- Analysis of its application in psychological symptom management and pain relief.
Main Results:
- Hypnotherapy demonstrates a favorable impact on anxiety and chronic pain.
- It is recognized as a personalized, individual-centered care approach.
Conclusions:
- Hypnotherapy offers promise as a complementary therapy.
- Its minimal adverse effects support its use.
- Further research in palliative care settings is warranted.
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