Bowker, E.Dorstyn, D.2014-05-142014-05-142016Journal of Health Psychology, 2016; 21(4):526-5391359-10531461-7277http://hdl.handle.net/2440/82865Published online before print May 1, 2014Hypnotherapy can address the biopsychosocial aspects of disability-related pain, although the available evidence is limited in quality and quantity. Meta-analytic techniques were utilised to evaluate 10 controlled studies. Hypnotherapy produced significant short-term improvements in fatigue, pain experience and affect. However, a lack of significance was noted at 3- to 6-month follow-up. A beneficial effect size (dw = 0.53; confidence interval = 0.28–0.84) in comparison to control conditions was reported, although comparability with other cognitive-behavioural treatments could not be confirmed across the few studies reporting this data (dw = 0.06; confidence interval = −0.33 to 0.45). The findings highlight the need for further controlled and longitudinal research in this area.en© The Author(s) 2014disabilityhypnosismeta-analysispaintreatment efficacyJournal article00300000902014051308275210.1177/135910531453045292 Health9202 Health and Support Services920201 Allied Health Therapies (excl. Mental Health Services)17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences1701 Psychology170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology0003741934000082-s2.0-8496358933964096Dorstyn, D. [0000-0002-7799-8177]