Development and refinement of Rel@x:A training in hypnosis-derived communication for pediatric nurses to prevent procedural pain.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies in pediatric oncology have shown that hypnosis effectively reduces patients' pain and distress during painful procedures. This remains underutilized in the healthcare system due to the staff cost and availability of hypnotherapists. To develop the use of hypnosis-derived communication, we aimed to train nurses to use hypnosis-derived communication while they perform painful procedures.

Objectives

This study aimed to (1) develop a brief training in hypnosis-derived communication for pediatric nurses named Rel@x, (2) pretest the training with experienced pediatric oncology nurses, and (3) refine the training based on nurses' suggestions.

Methods

The Rel@x training consists of two 4-h sessions: one related to relational aspects and anot

SUBMITTER: Aramideh J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9644098 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature