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Hypnosis and cancer: an annotated bibliography 1985-1995
S Steggles1, J Maxwell, N E Lightfoot
1Department of Psychosocial Resources, Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre, Sudbury, Canada.
The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This annotated bibliography explores hypnosis and cancer research. It details 91 English-language resources from 1985-1995, categorized for easy access.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Oncology
- Psychological Therapies
Context:
- Growing interest in complementary therapies for cancer care.
- Need for curated resources on hypnosis in oncology.
Purpose:
- To compile and categorize existing literature on hypnosis and cancer.
- To guide researchers and clinicians to relevant studies.
Summary:
- Annotates 91 English-language publications (1985-1995).
- Covers general discussions, case studies, and group designs.
- Focuses on studies explicitly detailing the hypnosis-cancer relationship.
Impact:
- Facilitates understanding of hypnosis's role in cancer care.
- Supports evidence-based practice in psycho-oncology.
- Identifies research gaps and future directions.