SynthesisThe International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis2013
Hypnosis--there's an app for that: a systematic review of hypnosis apps.
Synthesis in The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Psychological interventions for needle-related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018Pooled it
- Promoting relaxation through essential oil-enhanced digital hypnotherapy: A randomized controlled trial.Psychological medicine · 2026Trial
- Efficacy of a Self-Hypnotic Relaxation App on Pain and Anxiety in a Randomized Clinical Trial: Results and Considerations on the Design of Active and Control Apps.The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosisTrial
- The Use of Self-Help Strategies in Obesity Treatment. A Narrative Review Focused on Hypnosis and Mindfulness.Current obesity reports · 2021Review
- Mobile Apps for Weight Management: A Review of the Latest Evidence to Inform Practice.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2020Review
- Mobile App Tools for Identifying and Managing Mental Health Disorders in Primary Care.Current treatment options in psychiatry · 2018Article
- The Feasibility and Effectiveness of Online Guided Imagery Training for Health Professionals.Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine · 2017Article
- Expert Involvement and Adherence to Medical Evidence in Medical Mobile Phone Apps: A Systematic Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2015Review
- Finding a depression app: a review and content analysis of the depression app marketplace.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2015Review
- Disseminating hypnosis to health care settings: Applying the RE-AIM framework.Psychology of consciousness (Washington, D.C.) · 2014Article
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6 authors.
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Abstract
This study systematically reviews the hypnosis apps available via iTunes that were compatible with iPhone or iPad. Of 1455 apps identified on iTunes, 407 met inclusion criteria and were further reviewed. Most common hypnosis app targets were weight loss (23%), boosting self-esteem (20%), and relaxation/stress reduction (19%); 83% of apps delivered hypnosis via audio track, and 37% allowed tailoring. Less than 14% of apps reported disclaimers. None of the apps reported having been tested for efficacy, and none reported being evidence based. Although apps have the potential to enhance hypnosis delivery, it seems as though technology has raced ahead of the supporting science. Recommendations from clinical researchers and policy makers are needed to inform responsible hypnosis app development and use.
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