Guided Imagery

Hart, Jane

doi:10.1089/act.2008.14604

Cited by 33 publications

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“…Studies were categorized as “Imagery / Hypnosis” if they tested an intervention that asked participants to create specific mental images with the intent of bringing about positive physical or emotional effects (41). Despite their different names, imagery and hypnosis have been noted to be quite similar in terms of practice.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Alternatively, images of the unpleasant symptom may be modified to change the symptom experience (43). Investigators have suggested that the body mimics neurohormonal responses to the mental images, as if they were actually occurring (41, 44). The mental images may also alter expectations for outcome, such that the desired outcome occurs automatically in response to the new image (44).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mind-Body Treatments for the Pain-Fatigue-Sleep Disturbance Symptom Cluster in Persons with Cancer

Kwekkeboom

Cherwin

Lee

et al. 2010

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

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Purpose To synthesize evidence regarding mind-body interventions that have shown efficacy in treating two or more symptoms in the pain-fatigue-sleep disturbance cancer symptom cluster. Design A literature search was conducted using CINAHL, Medline, and PsychInfo databases through March 2009. Methods Studies were categorized based on the type of mind-body intervention (relaxation, imagery / hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy / coping skills training [CBT/CST], meditation, music, and virtual reality), and a preliminary review was conducted with respect to efficacy for pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. Mind-body interventions were selected for review if there was evidence of efficacy for at least two of the three symptoms. Forty-three studies, addressing five types of mind-body interventions met criteria and are summarized in this review. Findings Imagery / hypnosis and CBT / CST interventions have produced improvement in all three cancer-related symptoms individually: pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. Relaxation has resulted in improvements in pain and sleep disturbance. Meditation interventions have demonstrated beneficial effects on fatigue and sleep disturbance. Music interventions have demonstrated efficacy for pain and fatigue. No trials were found that tested the mind-body interventions specifically for the pain-fatigue-sleep disturbance symptom cluster. Conclusions Efficacy studies are needed to test the impact of relaxation, imagery / hypnosis, CBT / CST, meditation and music interventions in persons with cancer experiencing concurrent pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. These mind-body interventions could help patients manage all symptoms in the cluster with a single treatment strategy.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mind-Body Treatments for the Pain-Fatigue-Sleep Disturbance Symptom Cluster in Persons with Cancer

Kwekkeboom

Cherwin

Lee

et al. 2010

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

202

122

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“…Guided imagery is a mind-body technique that focuses on the creation of specific mental images designed to bring about positive physical or emotional effects. 28,29 This technique captures the power of the mind by including mental imaging of the senses to form connection between the mind and the body to promote healing or maintain health. Relaxation appears to be an important component in achieving vivid imagery, as it seems to quiet the mind and enhances imagery production.…”

Section: Maternal Distress and Sleepmentioning

confidence: 99%

Guided Imagery

Schaffer

Jallo

Howland

et al. 2013

Journal of Perinatal &Amp; Neonatal Nursing

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Mothers of preterm infants are at risk for poor sleep quality, which may adversely affect their health, maternal-infant attachment, and infant caretaking activities. This study examined the relationship of an 8-week relaxation guided imagery intervention on sleep quality and the association between sleep quality and maternal distress (perceived stress, depressive symptoms, and state anxiety) in 20 mothers of hospitalized preterm infants. Mothers received a CD (compact disc) with three 20-minutes recordings and were asked to listen to at least 1 recording daily for 8 weeks. This analysis used self-report data gathered at baseline and 8 weeks. Pearson correlations were used to examine the relationships between mean cumulative relaxation guided imagery use and measures of maternal distress and sleep quality scores at 8 weeks. Complete data on 19 mothers were available for analysis. At 8 weeks, higher mean relaxation guided imagery use was inversely correlated with sleep quality scores (r = -0.30); sleep quality scores were positively correlated with stress (r = 0.42), depressive symptoms (r = 0.34), and anxiety (r = 0.39) scores. In mothers of preterm infants, sleep quality was negatively affected by mental distress and may be improved by a guided imagery intervention.

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“…Anxiety has been linked to poorer quality of life among patients with cancer, and addressing anxiety can help improve their well-being. 12 One integrative oncology review on complementary therapies for pain, anxiety, and mood disturbance in people with cancer found that relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and meditation reduced anxiety. 13 The researchers advise that patients "with recent onset of symptoms may be candidates for complementary therapies, as they are likely to be diagnosed with adjustment disorder.…”

Section: Anxiety Cancer and Cammentioning

confidence: 99%

“…13 Research has shown that guided imagery may significantly relieve pre-and postoperative anxiety and anxiety associated with chemotherapy treatments. 12 One systematic review and meta-analysis looked at the impact of yoga on psychologic distress in people with breast cancer. 14 The review included 12 RCTs with a total of 742 participants.…”

Section: Anxiety Cancer and Cammentioning

confidence: 99%