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BMA/LPs.
Hypnosis
intervention
(individualized
imagery, fantasy,
and storytelling).
Therapist was
present during all
procedures.
Duration
unknown.
Instruction in deep
breathing and
distraction (focus
on an object in
the room).
Encouragement
of self-control
measures.
Observer ratings of
pain and anxiety
levels on 1--5
scales. Pain and
anxiety were selfrated
on 1--5
scales.
For BMAs, observerand
self-reported
pain was significantly
reduced by
hypnosis,