Publications by authors named "Faran Kahlia"
Article Synopsis
- Early pain after spinal cord injury (SCI) can hinder rehabilitation and often does not respond well to standard medical treatments, leading researchers to explore nonpharmacological options.
- This case study focuses on adapting hypnotic cognitive therapy (HYP-CT) for a 54-year-old male with severe SCI who was also dependent on mechanical ventilation, showing its potential effectiveness in alleviating pain.
- After four HYP-CT sessions, the participant experienced significant pain relief, improved self-efficacy, and a reduction in opioid use, indicating that this therapy could be a beneficial approach for managing pain in similar situations.
Objectives: (1) Adapt evidence-based hypnosis-enhanced cognitive therapy (HYP-CT) for inpatient rehabilitation setting; and (2) determine feasibility of a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of HYP-CT intervention for pain after spinal cord injury (SCI).
Study Design: Pilot non-randomized controlled trial.
Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation unit.
Background: Skills to manage the chronic effect of stroke are often not sufficiently addressed in early stroke rehabilitation.
Objectives: The study evaluated the feasibility of conducting a trial testing the efficacy of telehealth self-management support early in stroke recovery.
Methodology: Process, resources, and scientific feasibility was assessed for a randomized controlled trial comparing the effect of motivational interviewing and a group-based self-management program to treatment-as-usual with first-time stroke patients.