European Burn Journal (Jul 2024)

Hypnosis in Burn Care: Efficacy, Applications, and Implications for Austere Settings

  • Deanna C. Denman

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ebj5030020
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 3
pp. 207 – 214

Abstract

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Burn injuries are among the most traumatic events a person can endure, often causing significant psychological dysfunction and severe pain. Hypnosis shows promise as a complementary intervention to manage pain and reduce the psychological distress associated with burn injury and treatment. This paper reviews the literature regarding hypnosis and potential applications of hypnosis in the management of burns. Hypnosis offers an effective, low-cost intervention that is widely applicable in the management of burns and can play a role in more acute and austere settings where resources are often limited.

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