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Intervention with self-suggestive procedures for self-efficacy and pain control

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Summary:Introduction – Pain is the predominant complaint in many medical diseases and carries several implications for the patient1-4. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-suggestive intervention, as a complement to medical treatment, in the patient's self-efficacy and pain control. Methodology – For this aim, 205 adult patients suffering from pain were randomized into two groups that received different interventions during 12 weeks: the IAS group received a self-suggestive intervention and the ISAS group received an intervention without self-suggestion. The two groups were compared regarding the changes in self-efficacy and pain control over the 12 weeks. Results and discussion – The results showed a statistically significant increase of these variables in the IAS group but not in the ISAS group, suggesting the efficacy of the self-suggestive intervention. This study represents an important contribution to the clinical practice of patients suffering from pain.
Main Authors:Pires, Ana F.
Other Authors:Joyce-Moniz, Luís
Subject:Eficácia Intervenção autossugestiva Dor Controlo percebido Autoeficácia Effectiveness Self-suggestive intervention Pain Perceived control Self-efficacy
Year:2013
Country:Portugal
Document type:article
Access type:unknown
Associated institution:Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa
Language:Portuguese
Origin:Saúde & Tecnologia

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