@Article{pson-2022-0202,
AUTHOR = {H. Zarglayoun, C. Arbour, J. Delage, S. Pierre, M. Tremblay, D. Hjeij, P. Rainville, D. Ogez},
TITLE = {How Fast Can Nurses Learn Therapeutic Communication Skills? A Pilot Study on Brief Hypnotic Communication Training Conducted with Oncology Nurses},
JOURNAL = {Psycho-Oncologie},
VOLUME = {16},
YEAR = {2022},
NUMBER = {4},
PAGES = {375--379},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/PO/v16n4/52797},
ISSN = {1778-381X},
ABSTRACT = {<i>Objective</i>: This project aimed to train nurses on
an oncology unit in hypnotic communication to reduce
treatment-related pain and anxiety in their patients. A pilot
study was conducted to assess changes in hypnotic communication behaviors associated with the training.<br/>
<i>Methods</i>: Nurses were recruited and their interactions during
a simulated patient admission for treatment (before and after
training) were recorded. Hypnotic communication skills
were assessed by independent reviewers using a training
checklist listing different hypnotic communication techniques and a validated assessment scale (Sainte-Justine Hypnotic Communication Assessment Scale, SJ-HCAS).<br/>
<i>Results</i>: Seven nurses were evaluated. Wilcoxon pairedsample tests (pre–post) reported significant improvement
with large effect sizes in the total score of the training grid
(<i>P</i> = 0.034, <i>r</i> = 0.832) and significant improvement with
large effect sizes in the relational (<i>P</i> = 0.018, <i>r</i> = 0.930)
and total (<i>P</i> = 0.021, <i>r</i> = 0.903) scores of the SJ-HCAS.<br/>
<i>Conclusion</i>: This pilot study shows promising results
regarding the effectiveness of hypnotic communication
training for nurses. These acquired skills could translate
into improved treatment experience with patients and could
be transferred to other professionals and settings in the
health care system.},
DOI = {10.3166/pson-2022-0202}
}