Imagery (Psychotherapy) (Guided Imagery)

The use of mental images produced by the imagination as a form of psychotherapy. It can be classified by the modality of its content: visual, verbal, auditory, olfactory, tactile, gustatory, or kinesthetic. Common themes derive from nature imagery (e.g., forests and mountains), water imagery (e.g., brooks and oceans), travel imagery, etc. Imagery is used in the treatment of mental disorders and in helping patients cope with other diseases. Imagery often forms a part of HYPNOSIS, of AUTOGENIC TRAINING, of RELAXATION TECHNIQUES, and of BEHAVIOR THERAPY. (From Encyclopedia of Human Behavior, vol. 4, pp29-30, 1994)

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Networked: 116 relevant articles (14 outcomes, 32 trials/studies) for this Therapy, Comments

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Baird, Carol L: 3 articles (03/2010 - 09/2004)
2.	Kwekkeboom, Kristine L: 2 articles (08/2008 - 09/2003)
3.	Menzies, Victoria: 2 articles (07/2008 - 01/2006)
4.	Weydert, Joy A: 2 articles (01/2006 - 07/2003)
5.	Shapiro, Daniel E: 2 articles (01/2006 - 07/2003)
6.	Monheim, Cynthia J: 2 articles (01/2006 - 07/2003)
7.	Ball, Thomas M: 2 articles (01/2006 - 07/2003)
8.	Drummond, P D: 2 articles (07/2001 - 02/2001)
9.	Perry, Susan M: 1 article (06/2010)
10.	McAllister, Danielle J: 1 article (06/2010)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 01/01/2006 - "Children who learned guided imagery with progressive muscle relaxation had significantly greater decrease in the number of days with pain than those learning breathing exercises alone after one (67% vs. 21%, P = 0.05), and two (82% vs. 45%, P < 0.01) months and significantly greater decrease in days with missed activities at one (85% vs. 15%, P = 0.02) and two (95% vs. 77%. " 09/01/2009 - "This study evaluated the effectiveness of a guided imagery audio compact disc (CD) in reducing post-operative pain, increasing relaxation, and stimulating imagery in children by child life specialists in the clinical setting. " 09/01/2008 - "The present study investigated the effectiveness of a brief hope-based intervention involving guided imagery and skills instruction aimed at enhancing pain coping skills among university students performing the cold pressor task. " 08/01/2008 - "Data from interviews conducted after a trial of guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) interventions were analyzed to compare patients' perceptions of treatment effects with observed changes in pain scores, and to explore patients' ideas about factors that contributed to the effectiveness of each intervention. " 01/01/2007 - "Music or guided imagery for women undergoing colposcopy: a randomized controlled study of effects on anxiety, perceived pain, and patient satisfaction." Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 08/01/1982 - "Efficacy of relaxation training and guided imagery in reducing the aversiveness of cancer chemotherapy." 02/01/2009 - "Eighty women undergoing multimodality treatment for large (>4cm) or locally advanced (T3, T4, Tx, N2), breast cancers participated in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the immuno-modulatory effects of relaxation training and guided imagery. " 03/01/2006 - "The focus of this quasi-experimental study was to offer an 8-week, 5-contact, nurse-delivered intervention involving guided imagery, reflexology, and reminiscence therapy to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and their family caregivers. " 08/01/2005 - "AIM: The aim of this paper is to summarise and critically evaluate the evidence available from controlled clinical trials regarding the use of guided imagery as a sole adjuvant therapy for cancer patients. " 12/01/2002 - "In this study, 56 people with advanced cancer who were experiencing anxiety and depression were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 treatment conditions: (1) progressive muscle relaxation training, (2) guided imagery training, (3) both of these treatments, and (4) control group. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer) 11/01/2007 - "PURPOSE: The randomized study aimed to determine the efficacy of psychological intervention consisting of relaxation and guided imagery to reduce anxiety and depression in gynecologic and breast cancer patients undergoing brachytherapy during hospitalization. " 10/01/2005 - "Efficacy of progressive muscle relaxation training and guided imagery in reducing chemotherapy side effects in patients with breast cancer and in improving their quality of life." 02/01/2009 - "Immuno-modulatory effects of relaxation training and guided imagery in women with locally advanced breast cancer undergoing multimodality therapy: a randomised controlled trial." 10/01/2007 - "In order to make a recommendation about the use of hypnosis as adjuvant therapy in the treatment of breast cancer, 2 studies assessing the immunological effects of hypnosis in patients with early stage breast cancer were evaluated: (a) an experiment that taught hypnotic guided-imagery therapy to patients and (b) one that provided participants with home visits and autogenic training. " 03/01/1993 - "This article reports the results of an 18-month study of immune system and psychological changes in stage 1 breast cancer patients provided with relaxation, guided imagery, and biofeedback training. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Osteoarthritis 03/01/2010 - "Efficacy of guided imagery with relaxation for osteoarthritis symptoms and medication intake." 03/01/2007 - "[Effect of guided imagery with relaxation on health-related quality of life in older women with osteoarthritis]" 10/01/2006 - "Effect of guided imagery with relaxation on health-related quality of life in older women with osteoarthritis." 05/01/2007 - "There is some support for the efficacy of progressive muscle relaxation plus guided imagery for osteoarthritis pain. " 09/01/2004 - "A pilot study of the effectiveness of guided imagery with progressive muscle relaxation to reduce chronic pain and mobility difficulties of osteoarthritis." Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Vomiting 11/01/1998 - "RESULTS: The guided imagery treatment had substantial effects on the reduction of bingeing and purging episodes; the imagery group had a mean reduction of binges of 74% and of vomiting of 73%. " 09/01/2006 - "Acupuncture and selected botanicals may reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis, and hypnosis and guided imagery may be beneficial in anticipatory nausea and vomiting. " 09/01/1993 - "The influence of guided imagery on chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting." 10/01/2005 - "GOALS: This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation training (PMRT) and guided imagery (GI) in reducing the anticipatory nausea and vomiting (ANV) and postchemotherapy nausea and vomiting (PNV) of patients with breast cancer and to measure their effects on the patients' quality of life (QoL). " 09/01/1993 - "The purpose of this study was to determine if the addition of guided imagery to a standard antiemetic regimen decreased nausea, vomiting, and retching occurrence and distress in patients receiving cisplatin-based chemotherapy. " Order ALL the reference details at left...

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Potassium
2.	Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
3.	Cisplatin (Platino)
4.	Arginine (L-Arginine)
5.	Interleukin-2 (IL2)
6.	Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
7.	Factor VIII (Coagulation Factor VIII)
8.	Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants)
9.	Amitriptyline (Elavil)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
2.	Hypnosis (Mesmerism)
3.	Relaxation Therapy
4.	Brachytherapy
5.	Breathing Exercises (Qigong)