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Research: SIMON and LEWIS,
Listed in Issue 63
Abstract
SIMON and LEWIS, Department of Psychology, Multi-Disciplinary Pain Clinic, Tripler Regional Medical Center, University of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA, EricSimon@yahoo.com examined the effectiveness of medical hypnosis in reducing the pain symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Background
Methodology
In this open-label (uncontrolled) study, 28 patients with TMD underwent medical hypnosis for TMD treatment and were assessed for their pain symptoms a) during wait list, b) before treatment, c) after treatment and d) at a 6-month follow-up. Pre- and post-treatment use of medical treatment was also examined.
Results
Patients reported significant decreases in pain frequency, pain duration and pain intensity and an increase in daily functioning . Analysis of the results suggested that the patients' symptoms did not improve spontaneously, and that their benefits were maintained for 6 month s after hypnosis treatment. In addition, after hypnosis, patients' use of medical treatment was significantly reduced .
Conclusion
Medical hypnosis appears to be an effective treatment modality for TMD in terms of reducing both symptoms and medical (treatment) use.
References
Simon EP and Lewis DM. Medical hypnosis for temporomandibular disorders: treatment efficacy and medical utilization outcome. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics 90 (1): 54-63. Jul 2000.
