Self-hypnosis in Patients Awaiting Lung Transplantation

Interest of Learning Self-hypnosis in Patients Awaiting Lung Transplantation

The proposed study is designed to utilize a self-hypnosis training program for patients awaiting lung transplantation. This technique can increase their well being, particularly by decreasing postoperative pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients aged 15 years or more requiring lung transplantation

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients who cannot participate in learning sessions of self-hypnosis for cultural , cognitive or environmental reasons
• patients who have participated in only one learning self-hypnosis session before transplantation