AMETA-ANALYSIS OF HYPNOSIS FOR CHRONIC PAIN PROBLEMS: A Comparison Between Hypnosis, Standard Care, and Other Psychological Interventions
AMETA-ANALYSIS OF HYPNOSIS FOR CHRONIC PAIN PROBLEMS: A Comparison Between Hypnosis, Standard Care, and Other Psychological Interventions
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DOI:
10.1080/00207144.2013.841471
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发表时间:
2014-01-02
影响因子:
1.7
通讯作者:
Sasaki, Jun
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作者:
Adachi, Tomonori;Fujino, Haruo;Sasaki, Jun
Hypnosis is regarded as an effective treatment for psychological and physical ailments. However, its efficacy as a strategy for managing chronic pain has not been assessed through meta-analytical methods. The objective of the current study was to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of hypnosis for managing chronic pain. When compared with standard care, hypnosis provided moderate treatment benefit. Hypnosis also showed a moderate superior effect as compared to other psychological interventions for a nonheadache group. The results suggest that hypnosis is efficacious for managing chronic pain. Given that large heterogeneity among the included studies was identified, the nature of hypnosis treatment is further discussed.