Abstract
Background & Objective: The global prevalence of diabetes is increasing with a variety of physiological, psychosomatic, and psychological manifestations. Literature review is evident in favor of modern psychological therapies, including hypnosis with circle therapy, which has been proven effective for the management of many such problems. We aimed to assess the effects of hypnosis on neuropathic pain management among diabetics, for this purpose, a manualized intervention plan was developed comprising hypnosis suggestions using circle therapy. Methodology: In this study, 20 diabetics (Type-1 and Type-2) ages 40−60 y, were selected through a non-probability purposive sampling technique. One group pre-test/post-test experimental research design was used. A demographic questionnaire, and Douleur Neuropathic pain rating scale (DN-4), was used for pre- and post-assessment of the patients. Results: Data obtained were analyzed through SPSS-21, t-test was used for the analysis of the results. Pre- and post-session assessment was done. After pre-assessment two hypnosis sessions along with circle therapy were administered to the patient. After the application of therapy, post-assessment was done, and it was seen that the hypnosis along with circle therapy had significant (P < 0.05) effect for diabetic neuropathic pain management among diabetics. Conclusion: From the current study and the literature review, it is concluded that diabetic neuropathic pain is manageable through hypnosis and circle therapy. Hypnosis and circle therapy is an effective technique for psychological pain management as it is a brief and less costly technique that can be applied without any side effects. It showed short-term effects but can be prolonged with multiple sessions of circle therapy. Abbreviations: DM - Diabetes Mellitus; DN-4 - Douleur Neuropathic Scale-4; DPN – Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Keywords: Neuropathic Pain; Diabetes Mellitus; Hypnosis; Circle Therapy Citation: Kubra K, Rafiq M, Adnan M. Managing neuropathic pain through hypnosis among diabetics. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2023;27(3):338−342; DOI: 10.35975/apic.v27i3.1720 Received: December 16, 2021; Reviewed: January 20, 2022; Accepted: February 13, 2023
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