Neurophysiological correlates of hypnotic analgesia
Author(s) -
Vanhaudenhuyse Audrey,
Boly Mélanie,
Laureys Steven,
Faymonville MarieElisabeth
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
contemporary hypnosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1557-0711
pISSN - 0960-5290
DOI - 10.1002/ch.373
Subject(s) - hypnosis , hypnotic , psychology , neurophysiology , pain perception , perception , electroencephalography , neuroscience , psychotherapist , anesthesia , medicine , psychiatry , alternative medicine , pathology
This short review describes recent advances in understanding hypnotic modulation of pain. Our current understanding of pain perception is followed by a critical review of the hypnotic analgesia studies using EEG, evoked potential and functional imaging methodologies. Copyright © 2008 British Society of Experimental & Clinical Hypnosis. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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