RESUMO
There are very few studies in existence today that look at the value of hypnosis in palliative care.The aim of our study was to measure the impact of hypnosis on managing symptoms in palliative care. This quantitative retrospective monocentric observational study evaluated pain and patient satisfaction using monitoring and evaluation sheets, which included a rating scale before and after hypnosis sessions in a palliative care unit.For two years, thirty-seven patients participated in hypnosis sessions mostly for pain (41%) and anxiety (27%). 51% reported a decrease in symptoms, with 35% even reporting that the intensity of their symptoms vanished. Most of the patients were satisfied with the approach and at the end of the study some of them were able to recreate its effects by using self-hypnosis.Despite the small sample, the results confirm those found in the few palliative studies that do exist, particularly relating to the improvement of symptoms such as pain, anxiety, nausea, and respiratory disorders.
Assuntos
Hipnose , Cuidados Paliativos , Ansiedade/terapia , Humanos , Manejo da Dor , Satisfação do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
In our society, hypnosis sometimes has a negative, distorted image. For several years now it has become more widespread in the healthcare field and its use has increased in caring for symptoms such as pain and anxiety. It can be of great help in palliative situations.
