Understanding the Study Results
This study explored how hypnosis combined with sedation can improve patient care during a procedure called Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ERCP is used to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The researchers wanted to find out if adding hypnosis to the standard sedation would make a difference for patients.
What Worked?
- The group of patients who received hypnosis needed less medication for sedation compared to those who only received sedation.
- This means that hypnosis can help patients feel comfortable without needing as many drugs.
What Didn’t Work?
- Even though patients who received hypnosis used less medication, their satisfaction scores and the amount of movement during the procedure were similar to those who only had sedation.
How Does This Help Patients and Clinics?
- Using hypnosis can reduce the amount of sedative medication needed, which could be safer for some patients.
- This approach offers a new option for patients who may not tolerate high doses of sedatives well.
Real-World Opportunities
- Hospitals can train staff on how to use hypnosis techniques during ERCP procedures.
- Clinics can offer hypnosis as an option for patients undergoing similar procedures.
Measurable Outcomes
- Clinics should track the amount of sedative medication used during procedures.
- Patient satisfaction scores after the procedure.
- The rate of movement or discomfort experienced by patients during the procedure.
AI Tools
- Consider using AI tools like virtual reality programs that can help guide hypnosis or relaxation techniques for patients before and during procedures.
Step-by-Step Plan for Clinics
- Start with a small group of practitioners trained in hypnosis techniques.
- Introduce hypnosis as an option for a limited number of patients undergoing ERCP.
- Collect data on medication use, patient satisfaction, and overall experience.
- Evaluate the data and decide whether to expand the use of hypnosis to more patients and procedures.
For more information on this study, you can read the full research here: Comparison of hypnosis plus sedoanalgesia and sedoanalgesia alone methods used in the ERCP procedure.
