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(5) the time period being assessed is a considerable research variable in longitudinal
studies
(6) the population sample provides such a wide variety and diversity that within each
group there are several subcategories that would be difficult to control for.
The treatment of HIV-related disease is still in its early stages. It is hoped that this
brief paper will provide clinicians with an overview and a template from which to
work. Extensive research should be implemented to develop a protocol within which
to apply hypnosis to this disease in a systematic and effective manner.
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