Hypnotherapy and mindfulness reduce pain and anxiety for children with cancer

Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories ·
Health & Medicine United Kingdom

Psychosocial interventions can significantly reduce pain and anxiety for children undergoing cancer treatment, new Griffith University research has found. Dr. Karin Plummer from Griffith's School of Nursing and Midwifery investigated the efficacy of hypnosis, distraction techniques, virtual reality and mindfulness for children experiencing cancer pain.

Read original article on Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories →