Hypnosis is beneficial for surgical patients

Scientists from Jena and Leipzig examined the efficacy of hypnosis during surgical interventions. Image: Michael Szabó/UKJ - Meta-analysis reveals: Hypnosis relieves pain, reduces mental distress and promotes recovery after surgery Hypnosis relieves pain, reduces mental distress and promotes recovery after surgical interventions - this has been shown in a meta-analysis recently published in Clinical Psychology Review. By evaluating 50 individual studies with over 4000 patients, scientists from Jena and Leipzig examined the efficacy of hypnosis in the context of surgical interventions. The use of hypnosis in patients undergoing surgery has been studied for more than 50 years. In the specific context of surgery, hypnosis aims to reduce mental distress and pain and to promote recovery. In a currently published meta-analysis, scientists from the university hospitals in Jena and Leipzig have now summarized the current evidence on the efficacy of hypnosis for surgical patients. As early as 2013, the research group of Dr. Jenny Rosendahl confirmed positive effects of hypnosis in patients undergoing surgery.