Practitioner Review: Clinical applications of pediatric hypnosis

Background:  Over the past quarter century, hypnosis has been employed in a broad range of pediatric clinical settings; however, its efficacy and feasibility as a treatment approach for children and adolescents remain in question. Method:  Published studies on the role of clinical hypnosis in the ma...

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Published in:Journal of child psychology and psychiatry 2007-08, Vol.48 (8), p.744-754
Main Authors: Gold, Jeffrey I., Kant, Alexis J., Belmont, Katharine A., Butler, Lisa D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Attitudes
Biological and medical sciences
Burns
Child
Child Behavior Disorders - therapy
Enuresis
Feasibility
Humans
Hypnosis
Hypnosis - methods
Hypnotherapy
Illnesses
Medical sciences
Medical treatment
Mental disorders
Mental Disorders - therapy
Mental health care
Paediatrics
Pediatric clinical hypnosis
Pediatrics
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Relaxation. Biofeedback. Hypnosis. Selfregulation. Meditation
Sleep Wake Disorders - therapy
Treatments
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Summary:Background:  Over the past quarter century, hypnosis has been employed in a broad range of pediatric clinical settings; however, its efficacy and feasibility as a treatment approach for children and adolescents remain in question. Method:  Published studies on the role of clinical hypnosis in the management of specific pediatric medical and psychological conditions were identified and reviewed. Results:  Pediatric clinical hypnosis has been employed in diverse medical settings to treat primary conditions (e.g., enuresis), as well as to address factors related to management of the condition (e.g., skills training for asthma) or its treatment (e.g., burn dressing changes). Despite great breadth to the possible applications of pediatric hypnosis and many reported successes, much of the present research comprises case histories and small, uncontrolled group studies. Conclusion:  To date, research in pediatrics views clinical hypnosis as a promising tool with the potential to help manage a variety of conditions. However, additional research, particularly utilizing randomized, controlled methodologies and adequate sample sizes, is required.
ISSN:0021-9630
1469-7610
DOI:10.1111/j.1469-7610.2007.01759.x