Developing a Hypnotic Relaxation Intervention to Improve Body Image: A Feasibility Study
Alison Cieslak, BS; Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH; Tanima Banerjee, MS; Jessica Marsack, RN, BSN; Kimberly Hickman, MSCP; Alisa Johnson, BS; Norah Lynn Henry, MD, PhD; and Debra Barton, RN, PhD, AOCN®, FAAN
ONF
10.1188/16.ONF.e233-e241
Description
Purpose/Objectives: To determine the content, feasibility, and best outcome of a mind–body intervention involving self-directed hypnotic relaxation to target body image.
Design: A five-week, uncontrolled, unblinded feasibility intervention study.
Setting: Behavioral therapy offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Waco, Texas.
Sample: 10 female breast cancer survivors and 1 breast and gynecologic cancer survivor.