Hypnosis for pain and anxiety management in cognitively impaired older adults undergoing scheduled lumbar punctures: a randomized controlled pilot study
Abstract Background Core cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid and tau biomarker assessment has been recommended to refine the diagnostic accuracy of Alzheimer’s disease. Lumbar punctures (LP) are invasive procedures that might induce anxiety and pain. The use of non-pharmacological techniques must be c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13195-022-01065-w |