Clinical Hypnosis in Paediatric Oncology: A Critical Review of the Literature
Christina Liossi
Sleep and Hypnosis: A Journal of Clinical Neuroscience and Psychopathology 2000;2(3):268-274
The aim of the present paper is to critically evaluate the current literature on the use of hypnosis in the pediatric oncology setting. The studies conducted in the fields of procedure- related pain management and chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting management are reviewed. A detailed summary is provided for each study including information about the subjects, experimental design, assessment measures, treatment protocol, outcome and follow-up. Future challenges for hypnosis research in the area of procedure- related pain and chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting are discussed.
Keywords:
cancer, children, hypnosis, nausea, vomiting, peadiatric oncology, procedure-related pain.
cancer, children, hypnosis, nausea, vomiting, peadiatric oncology, procedure-related pain.
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