A Randomised Controlled Trial of Hypnosis for Acute Burn Pain

INTERVENTION: Hypnosis Recording: The recording is approximately 25 minutes long and is based on a technique called Rapid Induction Analgesia (RIA), first proposed by Barber (1977). The script uses several hypnotic techniques to create a state of deep relaxation and receptivity, making the patient open to suggestions about their pain experience. Participants will listen to the recording 5 times and then they will listen to it again during their next dressing change. Patients will have 2‐4 days to listen to the recordings and will listen to them once or twice each day, according to their choice and the time they have available. The procedure will take between 30 and 90 minutes depending on the nature of the burn injury. A nurse will assist participants to schedule listening to the recording. CONDITION: Burn pain PRIMARY OUTCOME: Anxiety assessed by Visual Analogue Scales and the Burn Pain Specific Anxiety Index Pain Intensity ; Assessed using Visual Analogue Scales and the McGill Pain Questionnaire SECONDARY OUTCOME: Medication consumption ; Assessed by review of hospital records INCLUSION CRITERIA: Adult ‐ over 18 Burn injury that requires surgery 1‐20% TBSA