biostudies-literatureUnknown16(5)Aramideh J<h4>Introduction</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>This study aimed to (1) develop a brief training in hypnosis-derived communication for pediatric nurses named <i>Rel@x</i>, (2) pretest the training with experienced pediatric oncology nurses, and (3) refine the training based on nurses' suggestions.<h4>Methods</h4>The <i>Rel@x</i> training consists of two 4-h sessions: one related to relational aspects and anotBritish journal of pain546-559https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9644098biostudies-literatureDevelopment and refinement of Rel@x:A training in hypnosis-derived communication for pediatric nurses to prevent procedural pain.PMC9644098Aramideh JRondeau EDuval MOgez DSultan SfalseDevelopment and refinement of Rel@x:A training in hypnosis-derived communication for pediatric nurses to prevent procedural pain.<h4>Introduction</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>This study aimed to (1) develop a brief training in hypnosis-derived communication for pediatric nurses named <i>Rel@x</i>, (2) pretest the training with experienced pediatric oncology nurses, and (3) refine the training based on nurses' suggestions.<h4>Methods</h4>The <i>Rel@x</i> training consists of two 4-h sessions: one related to relational aspects and anot2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Oct2025-04-25T21:26:41.653Z2025-04-06T08:46:16.936ZS-EPMC96440983638900910.1177/20494637221103170