Evaluating the use of Snoezelen and chronic pain: the findings of an investigation into its use (Part II).
This is the second of two papers which describes a research project which was designed to evaluate the use of Snoezelen for the management of chronic pain. Part I explored the concepts underpinning both chronic pain and the Snoezelen itself which subsequently resulted in the development of an appropriate study design. The purpose of the study was to compare the use of Snoezelen for the management of chronic pain as a potential relaxation and distraction strategy, compared to the traditional relaxation approach used within the clinic. This paper will present the results that were obtained with the research project and in the light of these findings the author will discuss implications for future investigation and practice.
Schofield
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University of Sheffield, Department of Nursing Studies, UK.
Davies
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Hutchinson
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002908:Chronic Disease; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D004779:Environment Design; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile