Abstract
Using Martha Rogers' science of unitary human beings, changes in pain and power among 42 patients were examined in relation to the use of a guided imagery modality. Participants were randomly assigned to treatment and control groups and repeated measures MANCOVA was used to detect differences in pain and power over a 4-day period of time. The treatment group's pain decreased during the last 2 days of the study. No differences in power emerged. Guided imagery appeared to have potential as a useful nursing modality for chronic pain sufferers.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Attitude to Health*
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Chronic Disease
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Female
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Holistic Health
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Holistic Nursing
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Humans
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Imagery, Psychotherapy / methods*
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Imagery, Psychotherapy / standards
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Models, Nursing
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Multivariate Analysis
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Nursing Evaluation Research
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Pain / diagnosis
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Pain / prevention & control*
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Pain / psychology*
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Pain Measurement
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Power, Psychological*
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Self Efficacy
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Time Factors
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Treatment Outcome