Hypnosis for anaesthetists: a systematic review and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Therapeutic hypnosis appears to offer psychological and physiological benefits in various medical fields, but despite increasing interest, its value for anaesthesia remains inconclusive.

Methods

We searched for studies of any design in which hypnosis was used for any intervention requiring the presence of an anaesthetist, alone or in combination with any type of anaesthesia, on children and adults. Meta-analyses using random-effects models were stratified on hypnosis timing, when three or more randomised controlled trials reported on a similar outcome. Additional analyses were performed adding data derived from non-randomised controlled studies. The primary outcome was the use of hypnotics and opioids during the intervention. Secondary outcomes included all outc

SUBMITTER: Lahoud MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747654 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature