Hypnosis as an Allied Therapy to Improve the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients
The Australian Academy of Hypnosis announced today the conclusion of a clinical study into the effectiveness of hypnosis to improve quality of life and in symptom management for patients with cancer.
(PRWEB) June 24, 2005 -- The Australian Academy of Hypnosis announced today
the conclusion of a clinical study into the effectiveness of hypnosis to improve
quality of life and in symptom management for patients with cancer.
"It
has been fantastic." One participant said, "I didn’t know that things could be
so affected by the depth within the mind. My energy is much better, everything
about my body works much better, I’m more relaxed, I eat better, and I’ve
learned not to bother worrying. This has been the best thing."
Fatigue
has been seen as one of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients
and is associated with significant impairment in functioning and overall quality
of life. Fatigue showed the greatest response statistically, (35.75% improving
to 12.38%; p=0.0044), with all patients describing increased energy levels,
decreased time spent at rest and a greater ability to live their lives the way
they wish.
"I feel a lot more contented with my lot in life now, I
listen to my body more and always have a better frame of mind. My cough has
gone, my cramps and itching have gone, I am doing a lot more exercise with a lot
less pain and fatigue. I feel like I have my life back and that I am back on
track."
Participants described dramatic improvements in insomnia within
the first three sessions of hypnosis. This improvement was then maintained for
the remainder of the study.
A patient with significant insomnia stated
"I think this has been very worthwhile indeed, and there has definitely been
significant improvements in my sleeping, much much less pain, and much more
energy. Generally I just feel much better. I must admit that at the beginning I
was a sceptic now I am convinced there is something very valid in all of
this'.
Global quality of life showed significant improvement over the
course of the study. (63.5% to 79.00%; p=0.0058) Feedback received
included:
"I feel much better. I feel the best I have felt since the news
of my cancer. I can eat and swallow comfortably again and my depression feels
gone. I think that this treatment has been very very good for
me."
Patients who had endured nausea and vomiting at the commencement of
the study all showed marked improvement (20.88% to 0%; p=0.095) One patient was
amazed by the return of normal taste sensation (instead of a metallic taste) and
another began to put on weight whilst undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Full trial information is
available at
http://www.mindmotivations.com
About Rick
Collingwood
Rick Collingwood is the principal hypnotherapist at Mind
Motivations and the Australian Academy of Hypnosis, he has assisted and
consulted with more than 7000 individuals. His extensive client list includes
Sales Motivators, Commercial Airline Pilots, Business People, Medical
Professionals, Company Directors, Sales People, Homemakers, Children and people
from all walks of life, facing such challenges as Stress Disorders, Nicotine and
Drug Addiction, Gambling, Corporate Sales Motivation and Stress Management,
Memory Enhancement, Phobia Control, Panic Attacks, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Depression and many other diverse issues.
He has also conducted numerous
group seminars with attendances of up to 680 individuals. Rick has trained more
than 250 hypnotherapists in Australia. He obtained his Doctorate in Social and
Historical Philosophy from Trinity University in the USA. He has certified
training in Counselling and Mental Health and has an extensive knowledge of
clinical hypnosis combined with many years of practical clinical
experience.
Rick is also the Author and Presenter of the top selling Life
Enhancement Series of hypnosis CDs, and the Life Improvement Series of Hypnosis
CD recordings. For further information please consult http://www.mindmotivations.com
About Nathan
Elliott
Nathan Elliott graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours in 1996
from Curtin University of Technology. His honours thesis titled ‘Tachyphylaxis
induced by epidural infusions of local anaesthetics’ was completed with the
Acute Pain Service at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Perth WA. Following this
interest in palliative care he took up a position as the Clinical Pharmacist in
charge of oncology / palliative care at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco WA. In
2000 he moved into community pharmacy, continuing an interest in oncology
contributing to establish http://www.virtualcancercentre.com
Contacts:
Rick
Collingwood
Australian Academy of Hypnosis
Tel +618 9261 7715
Mobile
+61 41 373 4635
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Nathan
Elliott
Australian Academy of Hypnosis
Mobile +61 41 993 4940
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