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G R Elkins

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PubMed1998

Standards of training in clinical hypnosis: preparing professionals for the 21st century.

During the past 40 years, there has been increased interest in clinical hypnosis among qualified health care professionals. However, training programs in the past have been quite variable. This has led to the identification of a need for an accepted standard curriculum in clinical hypnosis. The present research surveyed professionals regarding qualifications and training in clinical hypnosis. The continued growth of clinical hypnosis among professionals may ultimately rest upon the development of an educational standard that integrates clinical skills and knowledge from research.

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PubMed1996

Medical referrals for hypnotherapy: opinions of physicians, residents, family practice outpatients, and psychiatry outpatients.

Previous studies surveying attitudes and education regarding the clinical use of hypnosis have been conducted with patient populations only. The current study was undertaken to assess the attitudes, experiences, training levels, and interest in future education regarding the use of hypnosis by staff physicians, medical resident physicians, family practice outpatients, and psychiatry outpatients. All subjects were drawn from a 400-physician group practice in Central Texas affiliated with a large university health science center. Results indicate that the majority of physicians (79%) and residents (67%) had received no prior training and even fewer had experienced hypnosis. The percentages for personal experience with hypnosis were similar for psychiatric outpatients, physicians, and residents. The need for patient and practitioner education was elucidated by the high rate of endorsement of misconceptions regarding hypnosis by patients (over half) and by some medical practitioners as well. Limited awareness of the appropriate applications of hypnosis was reported. However, 85% of practitioners expressed an interest in hypnosis education. Further research in medical setting demographics is recommended to validate generalizability of results and facilitate construction of medical education programs in hypnosis.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1984

The MMPI in evaluation of functional versus organic low back pain.

This paper reviews the research literature on MMPI assessment of functional versus organic low back pain (LBP). Research is described in three categories: (a) the relationship between psychopathology as measured by the MMPI and low back pain, (b) MMPI speciality scales, and (c) surgical outcomes. Research, to date, has suffered from methodological problems which has limited generalizations to clinical population. It is suggested, however, that the MMPI can be effectively used with LBP patients, but should not be the only data used in such assessments. Cautions are noted regarding use of the speciality scales.

Back Pain↗
PubMed1982

Testing counseling psychologists: current practices and implications for training.

The present study provides information concerning the opinions and utilization of psychological testing among counseling psychologists. A survey was mailed to a random sample of 500 members of Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the APA. Results indicate that counseling psychologists are engaged in a substantial amount of psychological testing. Current practices are discussed and implications for training are cited. Suggested alternatives to traditional testing procedures are also discussed.

Counseling↗