Department of Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York 10029-6574, USA.
Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2013;61(4):463-74. doi: 10.1080/00207144.2013.810482.
This study systematically reviews the hypnosis apps available via iTunes that were compatible with iPhone or iPad. Of 1455 apps identified on iTunes, 407 met inclusion criteria and were further reviewed. Most common hypnosis app targets were weight loss (23%), boosting self-esteem (20%), and relaxation/stress reduction (19%); 83% of apps delivered hypnosis via audio track, and 37% allowed tailoring. Less than 14% of apps reported disclaimers. None of the apps reported having been tested for efficacy, and none reported being evidence based. Although apps have the potential to enhance hypnosis delivery, it seems as though technology has raced ahead of the supporting science. Recommendations from clinical researchers and policy makers are needed to inform responsible hypnosis app development and use.
本研究系统地回顾了 iTunes 上提供的与 iPhone 或 iPad 兼容的催眠应用程序。在 iTunes 上识别出的 1455 个应用程序中，有 407 个符合纳入标准并进一步进行了审查。最常见的催眠应用程序目标是减肥（23%）、提高自尊心（20%）和放松/减轻压力（19%）；83%的应用程序通过音频轨道提供催眠，37%允许定制。不到 14%的应用程序报告了免责声明。没有一个应用程序报告说已经进行了疗效测试，也没有一个应用程序报告说有循证依据。尽管应用程序有可能增强催眠的传递，但看起来技术似乎已经超越了支持的科学。临床研究人员和政策制定者需要提出建议，以指导负责任的催眠应用程序开发和使用。
