Hypnosis and end-stage renal disease: Review and treatment
David M. Wark
Abstract
ABSRACT End-stage renal disease is an irreversible, fatal, condition. There are two treatments that extend life, dialysis, and transplant. Both are accompanied by recognized consequences. Although the emotional impacts are extensive, and the symptoms are treatable, there have been very few reports of their amelioration by hypnosis. This article summarizes what research has been done and proposes a manual for self-care to meet this worldwide and growing clinical challenge.
Topics & Concepts
HypnosisEnd stage renal diseaseIntensive care medicineDialysisMedicineDiseaseStage (stratigraphy)PsychotherapistPsychologyAlternative medicineSurgeryInternal medicinePathologyBiologyPaleontologyPain Management and Placebo EffectOptimism, Hope, and Well-beingPsychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments