Hypnosis with medication on resistant phantom limb pain: A case report

VernacularTitle:催眠联合药物治疗难治性幻肢痛的个案报告
Author: Chengying PAN ; Hongyan WANG ; Tongling ZHANG ; Xin YU
Keywords: hypnosis; phantom limb pain; case report
From: Chinese Mental Health Journal 2017;31(2):123-126
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect and relative factors of hypnosis combing medication on resistant phantom limb pain (PLP).This study presented one case report involving of the use of visualization,hypnotic imagery,suggestions procedures combing venlafaxine in the alleviation of PLP and depression.Visual analogue score (VAS) and Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression-17 items (HAMD17) were used to assess the severity of PLP and depression,which were evaluated at baseline and the end.Existing literature were reviewed.After hypnosis combing medication,PLP and depression were consistently alleviated.Hypnosis may be a useful adjunct to established strategies for the treatment of PLP.