H. Zarglayoun, C. Arbour, J. Delage, S. Pierre, M. Tremblay, D. Hjeij, P. Rainville, D. Ogez
Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.16, No.4, pp. 375-379, 2022, DOI:10.3166/pson-2022-0202
Abstract Objective: This project aimed to train nurses on
an oncology unit in hypnotic communication to reduce
treatment-related pain and anxiety in their patients. A pilot
study was conducted to assess changes in hypnotic communication behaviors associated with the training.
Methods: Nurses were recruited and their interactions during
a simulated patient admission for treatment (before and after
training) were recorded. Hypnotic communication skills
were assessed by independent reviewers using a training
checklist listing different hypnotic communication techniques and a validated assessment scale (Sainte-Justine Hypnotic Communication Assessment Scale, SJ-HCAS).
Results: Seven nurses were evaluated. Wilcoxon pairedsample tests (pre–post) reported significant More >
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