Hypnosis, sleep and satisfaction outcomes
Otolaryngologist assessed the feasibility of the procedure through a
physician-reported outcome questionnaire. The otolaryngologist and
hypnosis practitioner evaluated the compliance of patient, HISE
feasibility and performance. The overall score of the
patient/practitioner reported outcome questionnaire ranged from 20 (low
satisfaction) to 80 (high satisfaction; Figure 2).
The micro-awakenings/annoyance/pain were assessed during the procedure
as well as their cause (anatomical location). The patient compliance to
hypnosis was evaluated by the hypnosis practitioner who determined the
compliance after the first, second or third sessions.
The otolaryngologist reported the findings of the VOTE system for each
patient. The VOTE classification encompasses the most usually involved
structures and assess the degree of obstruction and configuration of the
obstruction. The configuration of obstruction can be described as
antero-posterior, lateral or concentric. Antero-posterior obstruction
consists of anterior structures moving posteriorly against the posterior
wall of pharynx, while lateral obstruction is laterally located
structures moving towards the center of the airway. The combination of
two previous obstruction is described as concentric [6]. The score
of each anatomical region ranges from 0 (no obstruction) to 2 (complete
collapse). The otolaryngologist proposed a therapeutic strategy
depending on the clinical and HISE findings.
The patient fulfilled a reported-outcome questionnaire assessing
hypnosis acceptance, stress, anxiety, pain or discomfort during the
nasofibroscopy.