title: The use of hypnosis with hemophilia.
abstract: The Colorado program to treat hemophiliacs using hypnosis has been described. Those using hypnosis have realized a reduction in the need for transfusions, which results in a decrease in the development of inhibitors, less potential exposure to the AIDS virus and a lower incidence of liver and kidney damage. A decrease in the frequency and severity of bleeding episodes results in less morbidity and better coping in the face of HIV infection. Self-hypnosis has provided many bleeders with increased feelings of control and confidence and improved the quality of their lives. The field of psychoneuroimmunology gives a scientific rationale for what we have clinically recognized and implemented for years: self-hypnosis to alleviate stress has the potential to improve immune functioning. In bleeders and others who are HIV positive, it may augment medical attempts to impede the onset of AIDS.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: LaBaw
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001143:Arousal; D016913:Blood Component Transfusion; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012803:Sick Role; D013404:Suggestion