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How to prepare for surgery — References and further reading
1 Huddleston, P. 2005. Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster. Relaxation/healing guidebook, plus optional instructional audiotape/CD. Cambridge, MA: Angel River Press.
2 Montgomery, G., et al. 2007. A randomized clinical trial of a brief hypnosis intervention to control side effects in breast surgery patients. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. [Advance Access published on August 28, 2007.] doi:10.1093/jnci/djm106. URL (abstract): http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/djm106v1 (accessed 08.29.2007).
Spiegel, D. 2007. The mind prepared: Hypnosis in surgery. J. Nat. Cancer Inst. [Advance Access published online August 28, 2007]. doi:10.1093/jnci/djm131. URL: http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/djm131v1 (accessed 08.29.2007).
3 American Hospital Association. [No date listed.] Put it in writing. URL: http://www.putitinwriting.org/putitinwriting_app/index.jsp (accessed 08.13.2007).
4 The Joint Commission. [No date given.] Universal protocol for preventing wrong site, wrong procedure, wrong person surgery. URL: http://www.jointcommission.org/PatientSafety/UniversalProtocol/ (accessed 08.13.2007).
Additional resources
Naparstek, B. 1992. Health Journeys: A Meditation to Promote Successful Surgery (Audio CD). This guided imagery recording by Belleruth Naparstek is designed to promote a sense of peaceful preparedness prior to surgery, as well as to focus and direct the imagination toward rapid healing and recovery afterward. Includes a musical score to play during the surgical procedure.
Ryan, R. 1999. After Surgery, Illness, or Trauma: 10 Practical Steps to Renewed Energy and Health. Like a kind and concerned friend when you need one most, Ms. Ryan walks through the recovery period with you, acknowledging that the path to healing is not always a straightforward one. From Step 1, allowing your tears, fears, and laughter to flow, to Step 10 on staying well, this book offers down-to-earth guidance on being well while getting well.
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How to prepare for surgery
Original Publication Date: 09/04/2007
Last Modified: 04/10/2008
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet