| Autor: |
Gamus, Dorit, Kedar, Amos, Kleinhauz, Moris |
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Progress in Palliative Care; Nov2012, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p278-283, 6p |
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The aim of this article is to review studies on the effect of mind-body therapies, and specifically that of hypnotherapy in palliative care and to asses its potential role in symptom control of these patients. There is a paucity of studies of hypnosis in palliative care. However, studies that evaluated the effect of hypnosis on symptoms commonly treated in palliative care indicate that hypnosis may be useful in treatment of pain (including acute procedural pain) and insomnia. There is also a strong evidence for hypnotherapy in treatment of anxiety, anticipatory, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, especially in children. Being an inexpensive treatment, it may prove to be a cost-effective and a cost-saving modality for these indications. The amount of evidence on hypnosis for vasomotor symptoms and fatigue is still insufficient to issue a definite recommendation. As hypnotherapy may hold several risks for the patients, it should be practiced by well-trained practitioners to avoid adverse effects. Furthermore, commonly practiced relaxation techniques may expose patients to risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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