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Exploratory Controlled Study of the Impact of a Hypnosis-Based Intervention on the Couple's Communication and Coping in the Context of Cancer.

Authors :
Grégoire, Charlotte
Faymonville, Marie-Elisabeth
Vanhaudenhuyse, Audrey
Charland-Verville, Vanessa
Jerusalem, Guy
Willems, Sylvie
Bragard, Isabelle
Source :
International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis; Apr-Jun2021, Vol. 69 Issue 2, p261-276, 16p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Emotional distress, communication, and dyadic coping difficulties are common among cancer patients and their partners. Hypnosis-based interventions can improve emotional distress in patients. We designed a group intervention combining self-hypnosis and self-care techniques. We hypothesized an effect of the intervention on emotional distress, conjugal communication, and dyadic coping, considered in patients and their partners. Our exploratory controlled study included 55 women with cancer and 55 partners. Participants completed questionnaires before and after the intervention, which was delivered to patients only. No significant effect of the intervention was revealed for patients or partners. Positive correlations between patients' and partners' communication and dyadic coping were revealed. However, to address couples' or partners' difficulties, interventions specifically designed for couples or partners must be tested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00207144
Volume :
69
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149496301
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2021.1878897