A study on the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on the quality of life in patients with sleep disorders.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Sleep disorders often affect work efficiency and interpersonal relationships, leading to a decline in quality of life. Hypnotherapy has shown potential in effectively improving sleep disorders with fewer side effects. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on the quality of life of patients with sleep disorders.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

A single-group pre- and post-test design with purposive sampling was used to invite 120 patients from the sleep center of a teaching hospital in central Taiwan to participate in the study. Participants were interviewed before and after hypnotherapy using a quality of life questionnaire and an open-ended question.

RESULTS

The quality of life of the 72 participants significantly improved after listening to hypnosis with music (p < .05). Content analysis of the open-ended responses revealed that the hypnosis with music helped participants generate positive emotions, sleep better, and maintain good spirits.

CONCLUSION

Listening to hypnosis with music can improve the quality of life for patients with sleep disorders. Patients can listen to the hypnosis with music at home or in a quiet place to fall asleep more easily. This study provides an innovative and effective intervention to alleviate sleep disorders and enhance the quality of life for patients.