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A process of focusing attention that typically produces deep relaxation and openness to verbal suggestions; it can be performed on oneself or by others by using a combination of relaxation and intensive guided imagery techniques. The resulting altered state of consciousness is known as a trance. Hypnosis is widely used in both adults and children, and is broadly effective in the management of chronic and acute pain, especially cancer pain.
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(2007). Hypnosis. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_1829
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