[Hypnosis rhythmology practice : Results of a French survey].

This survey evaluated hypnosis practice in French centres in June 2020. The survey was sent via email to different rhythmology centres in France and responses from cardiologists and nurses were obtained. We present here the preliminary results of this survey.

Impact of a Hypnotically-Based Intervention on Pain and Fear in Women Undergoing Labor.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a hypnotically-based intervention for pain and fear in women undergoing labor who are about to receive an epidural catheter. A group of 155 women received interventions that included either (a) patient rocking, gentle touching, and hypnotic communication or (b) patient rocking, gentle touching, and standard communication. The authors found that the hypnotic communication intervention was more effective than the standard communication intervention for reducing both pain intensity and fear.

[Effect of rocking motion on labor pain before epidural catheter insertion in the sitting position].

Objectives: To assess the effects of rocking motion on labour pain and before epidural catheter insertion.

Study Design: Clinical prospective observational study.

Patients And Methods: Pain scores (numerical scale: 0-10) were recorded in 50 laboring women in three consecutive positions: lying down, sitting and then rocking back and forth while seated.