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2247558

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-1-9
pubmed:abstractText
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common diseases of the oral mucosa. Although etiology remains unknown, immunological and emotional disturbances have been implicated in the pathogenesis of RAS. No consistently effective therapeutic regimen has been found. The present study investigates the voluntary modulation of RAS employing hypnosis-like relaxation/imagery training procedures. A multiple baseline design was used to evaluate change in frequency of ulcer recurrence. The role of psychological distress, ratings of perceived pain, and hypnotizability in the treatment of RAS were also examined. Results suggest that the relaxation/imagery treatment program was associated with a significant decrease in the frequency of ulcer recurrence for all subjects. Psychological distress was examined for relationship to ulcer recurrence and symptomatic changes with treatment, but no pattern was found. Finally, little support was found for the role of high hypnotic ability in the treatment of RAS.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0033-3174
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
52
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
526-35
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-11-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
The effects of relaxation/imagery training on recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a preliminary study.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article