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Research: ROSSMAN,
Listed in Issue 106
Abstract
ROSSMAN, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, USA, mrmd555@aol.com, reports on an interactive Guided Imagery technique which accesses the strengths of patients during cancer treatment.
Background
There are two goals of therapy for cancer: eliminating cancerous cells, and supporting the well-being and self-healing abilities of patients. Interactive Guided Imagery can be used to help the patient access inner resources when a lot of distress may make that difficult.
Methodology
Three brief case studies are presented.
Results
The studies illustrate the use of Interactive Guided Imagery to help patients access a 'bigger picture' perspective on their treatment and healing journey. It helped them find the strength to persevere with their treatment, and to make difficult decisions.
Conclusion
There were multiple personal benefits of the imagery that continued to be important throughout the course of patients' treatment.
References
Rossman ML. Interactive Guided Imagery as a way to access patient strengths during cancer treatment. Interactive Cancer Therapies 1 (2): 162-165, Jun 2002.
