Research Bibliography - Imagery

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Ackerman CJ, Turkoski B. Using guided imagery to reduce pain and anxiety. Home Health Nurse, Sep 2000, 18(8) p524-30; quiz 531.

Appel PR. A hypnotically mediated guided imagery intervention for intrusive imagery: creating ground for figure. Am J Clin Hypn, Apr 1999, 41(4) p327-35.

Arbuthnott KD, Geelen CB, Kealy KL. Phenomenal characteristics of guided imagery, natural imagery, and autobiographical memories. Mem Cognit (United States), Jun 2002, 30(4) p519-28.

Bakke AC, Purtzer MZ, Newton P.The effect of hypnotic-guided imagery on psychological well-being and immune function in patients with prior breast cancer. J Psychosom Res (England), Dec 2002, 53(6) p1131-7.

Ball TM, Shapiro, DE, Monheim CJ, Weydert JA. A pilot study of the use of guided imagery for the treatment of recurrent abdominal pain in children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2003 July-Aug:42(6):527-32.

Bazzo DJ, Moeller RA. Imagine this! Infinite uses of guided imagery in women's health. J Holist Nurs, Dec 1999, 17(4) p317-30.

Burns DS. The effect of the bonny method of guided imagery and music on the mood and life quality of cancer patients. J Music Ther. 2001 Spring;38(1):51-65.

Deisch P, Soukup SM, Adams P, et al. Guided imagery: replication study using coronary artery bypass graft patients.Nurs Clin North Am, Jun 2000, 35(2) p417-25.

Eller LS. Guided imagery interventions for symptom management. Annu Rev Nurs Res, 1999, 17 p57-84.

Feldman CS, Salzberg HC. The role of imagery in the hypnotic treatment of adverse reactions to cancer therapy. J S C Med Assoc. 1990 May;86(5):303-6.

Fors EA, Sexton H, Gotestam KG. The effect of guided imagery and amitriptyline on daily fibromyalgia pain: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. J Psychiatr Res. 2002 May-Jun;36(3):179-87.

Gruzelier JH. A review of the impact of hypnosis, relaxation, guided imagery and individual differences on aspects of immunity and health. Stress (England), Jun 2002, 5(2) p147-63

Halpin LS, Speir AM, Capo Bianco P, et al. Guided imagery in cardiac surgery. Outcomes Manag, Jul-Sep 2002, 6(3) p132-7.

Heinschel JA. A descriptive study of the interactive guided imagery experience. J Holist Nurs, Dec 1999, 17(4) p317-30.

Huth MM, Broome ME, Good M. Imagery reduces children's post-operative pain. Pain. 2004 Jul;110(1-2):439-48.

Johnstone S. Guided imagery: a strategy for improving relationships and human interaction. Aust J Holist Nurs (Australia), Apr 2000, 7(1) p36-40.

Kolcaba K, Fox C. The effects of guided imagery on comfort of women with early stage breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy. Oncol Nurs Forum, Jan-Feb 1999, 26(1) p67-72.

Miller R. Nurses at community hospital welcome guided imagery tool. Dimens Crit Care Nurs, Sep-Oct 2003, 22(5) p225-6.

Omlor G, Kiewitz S, Pietschmann S, Roesler S. Effect of preoperative preoperative visualization therapy on postoperative outcome after inguinal hernia surgery and thyroid resection [article in German]. Zentralbl Chir. 2000;125(4):380-5; discussion 385-6.

Page SJ, Levine P, Sisto S, Johnston MV. A randomized efficacy and feasibility study of imagery in acute stroke. Clin Rehabil. 2001 Jun;15(3):233-40.

Pettinati PM. Meditation, yoga, and guided imagery.Nurs Clin North Am, Mar 2001, 36(1) p47-56.

Renzi C, Peticca L, Pescatori M. The use of relaxation techniques in the perioperative management of proctological patients: preliminary results. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2000 Nov;15(5-6):313-6.

Richardson S. Effects of relaxation and imagery on the sleep of critically ill adults. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2003 Jul-Aug;22(4):182-90.

Rossman ML. Interactive guided imagery(sm) as a way to access patient strengths during cancer treatment [in process citation]. Integr Cancer Ther (United States), Jun 2002, 1(2) p162-5

Sahler OJ, Hunter BC, Liesveld JL. The effect of using music therapy with relaxation imagery in the management of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation: a pilot feasibility study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):70-4.

Tusek DL, Cwynar RE. Strategies for implementing a guided imagery program to enhance patient experience. AACN Clin Issues, Feb 2000, 11(1) p68-76.

Tusek DL. Guided imagery: a powerful tool to decrease length of stay, pain, anxiety, and narcotic consumption [record supplied by publisher]. J Invasive Cardiol, Apr 1999, 11(4) p265-267.

Tusek D, Church JM, Fazio VW. Guided imagery as a coping strategy for perioperative patients. AORN J. 1997 Oct;66(4):644-9.

Tusek DL, Church JM, Strong SA, Grass JA, Fazio VW. Guided imagery: a significant advance in the care of patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Dis Colon Rectum. 1997 Feb;40(2):172-8.

Tusek DL, Cwynar R, Cosgrove DM. Effect of guided imagery on length of stay, pain and anxiety in cardiac surgery patients. J Cardiovasc Manag. 1999 Mar-Apr;10(2):22-8.

Wallace KG. Analysis of recent literature concerning relaxation and imagery interventions for cancer pain. Cancer Nurs. 1997 Apr;20(2):79-87. Review.

Yip KS. The relief of a caregiver's burden through guided imagery, role-playing, humor, and paradoxical intervention. Am J Psychother, 2003, 57(1) p109-21.