A179 GUT-DIRECTED SELF-HYPNOSIS FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE PROTOCOL: COMPLIMENTARY PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR REMISSION AUGMENTATION, IBS-LIKE SYMPTOMS, AND SURGERY RECOVERY.

Abstract Background Gut-directed hypnosis (GDH) is a complimentary therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), that can be learnt by patients to practice self-hypnosis. GDH in IBD has augmented remission and improved inflammation. history of successful use Irritable Syndrome (IBS). In it may also improve IBS-like symptoms recovery from surgery. suitable youth adult patients. hypnosis, relaxed state inducted then suggestions subconscious mind processes are made. IBD, the mechanism action unknown but influence disease stress response. Aims development self-hypnosis protocol with appropriate target symptoms. Patients first learn clinician, as psychotherapy augmentation, symptoms, surgery recovery. Methods practiced (table 1). receive psycho-education on IBD. Next, treatment goals made, based Relaxation techniques induce patient deeply state. Therapeutic specific given: verbal suggestions, visualizations, post-hypnotic suggestions. Suggestions focus having healthy digestive system, inflammation reduction, achievement sustainment remission. emerge debriefed, encouraged ongoing Results clinicians therapy. Patients’ remission, clinical markers monitored. monitor subjective improvement post surgery, progress Conclusions IBS. been shown modulate The Clinicians trained limited currently. psychotherapy. Funding Agencies None