Using guided imagery to reduce pain and anxiety

Using guided imagery to reduce pain and anxiety

Guided imagery is a therapeutic technique that allows a person to use his or her own imagination to connect their body and mind to achieve desirable outcomes such as decreased pain perception and reduced anxiety. This article describes the use and application of guided imagery for clients in the hom...

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Veröffentlicht in:Home healthcare nurse 2000-09, Vol.18 (8), p.524-530
Hauptverfasser: Ackerman, C J, Turkoski, B
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Anxiety - therapy
Female
Home Care Services
Hospice Care
Humans
Imagery (Psychotherapy) - methods
Nursing
Pain Management
Patient Selection
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:Guided imagery is a therapeutic technique that allows a person to use his or her own imagination to connect their body and mind to achieve desirable outcomes such as decreased pain perception and reduced anxiety. This article describes the use and application of guided imagery for clients in the home and the benefits to the agency. A step-by-step approach to teaching clients how to use guided imagery is included.
ISSN:0884-741X
DOI:10.1097/00004045-200009000-00010