Tim Brunson DCH

Welcome to The International Hypnosis Research Institute Web site. Our intention is to support and promote the further worldwide integration of comprehensive evidence-based research and clinical hypnotherapy with mainstream mental health, medicine, and coaching. We do so by disseminating, supporting, and conducting research, providing professional level education, advocating increased level of practitioner competency, and supporting the viability and success of clinical practitioners. Although currently over 80% of our membership is comprised of mental health practitioners, we fully recognize the role, support, involvement, and needs of those in the medical and coaching fields. This site is not intended as a source of medical or psychological advice. Tim Brunson, PhD

The Effects of Hypnosis/Guided Imagery on the Postoperative Course of Children

Posted At : December 31, 2006 4:51 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Here is a study that got past us when it first came out, from our own University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, and CWRU's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing:

S. A. Lambert's study examines the effect of hypnosis/guided imagery on the postoperative course of pediatric surgical patients. Fifty-two children (matched for sex, age, and diagnosis) were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. The experimental group was taught guided imagery by the investigator. The imagery technique included suggestions for a favorable postoperative course. The controls were given standard care.

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Clinical Hypnosis Versus Cognitive Behavioral Training for Pain Management

Posted At : December 31, 2006 4:50 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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A randomized controlled trial in the UK with 30 children compared the efficacy of clinical hypnosis (and imagery) versus training in cognitive behavioral coping skills for alleviating the pain and distress of undergoing bone marrow aspirations. The pediatric cancer patients (age 5 to 15 years) were randomized to one of three groups: hypnosis, a package of CB coping skills, and no intervention beyond standard care.

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Can Medical Hypnosis Accelerate Post-Surgical Wound Healing

Posted At : December 31, 2006 4:49 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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A recent study by principal investigator, Carol Ginandes PhD, of McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, explored differences in speed and extent of surgical wound healing in 18 breast reduction surgery patients, among 2 experimental conditions and one control condition.

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