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G Matheson

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PubMed1990

Psychological preparation of the patient for breast reconstruction.

Just as the amputation of the breast is traumatic, the reconstruction of the breast has its own psychological effects and problems. In this article we review over 100 women who had undergone rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap reconstruction. We address the psychological issues motivating the patient for surgery and the psychological problems to be considered by the plastic surgeon. We also outline the method of psychological preparation used with these women and report on an evaluative study of the program provided as written and prerecorded material. A protocol and verbalization for hypnotic relaxation is included.

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PubMed1989

A validation study of a short-form hypnotic-experience questionnaire and its relationship to hypnotizability.

This study investigated the validity of a 16-item scale inquiring about hypnotic experience, drawn from the Hypnotic Experience Questionnaire developed by Kelly (1985) to measure components of hypnotic experience. We administered the HEQ-S and the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility: Form A (HGSHS:A) to 198 students. Factor analysis of the scale produced three stable principal components accounting for 70% of the data variance: Dissociation/Altered State (DAS), Rapport (RAP), and Relaxation (REL). Subscales representing these three factors and a composite measure, "General Depth," were constructed. Subscale correlations with HGSHS:A scores were highest for the DAS subscale (.69) and lowest for REL (.41). Applications of the HEQ-S in clinical and research use are considered.

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