Guided Imagery Literature Review

In September, 2018, a MEDLINE search of the terms “guided imagery” from the past 10 years yielded more than 125
results. This particular search was not narrowed to specific outcomes such as sleep, pain, and anxiety because most of the
studies addressed those topics in some way already, sometimes in combination. Review articles are indicated in bold.

Abdoli S, Rahzani K, Safaie M & Sattari A. (2012). A randomized control trial: the effect of guided imagery with tape and
perceived happy memory on chronic tension type headache. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 26, 254-61.
doi:10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00926.x, 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00926.x

Adeola MT, Baird CL, Sands L, Longoria N, Henry U, Nielsen J, et al. (2015). Active Despite Pain: Patient Experiences With
Guided Imagery With Relaxation Compared to Planned Rest. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19, 649-52.
doi:10.1188/15.CJON.649-652, 10.1188/15.CJON.649-652

Afshar M, Mohsenzadeh A, Gilasi H & Sadeghi-Gandomani H. (2018). The effects of guided imagery on state and trait
anxiety and sleep quality among patients receiving hemodialysis: A randomized controlled trial. Complementary
Therapies in Medicine, 40, 37-41. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2018.07.006, 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.07.006

Alam M, Roongpisuthipong W, Kim NA, Goyal A, Swary JH, Brindise RT, et al. (2016). Utility of recorded guided imagery and
relaxing music in reducing patient pain and anxiety, and surgeon anxiety, during cutaneous surgical procedures: A
single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 75, 585-589.
doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2016.02.1143, 10.1016/j.jaad.2016.02.1143

Apostolo JL & Kolcaba K. (2009). The effects of guided imagery on comfort, depression, anxiety, and stress of psychiatric
inpatients with depressive disorders. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 23, 403-11. doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2008.12.003,
10.1016/j.apnu.2008.12.003

Armstrong K, Dixon S, May S & Patricolo GE. (2014). Anxiety reduction in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization
following massage and guided imagery. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 20, 334-8.
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.07.009, 10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.07.009

Austin P & Siddall P. (2019). Virtual reality for the treatment of neuropathic pain in people with spinal cord injuries: A
scoping review. The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, doi:10.1080/10790268.2019.1575554

Baird CL, Murawski MM & Wu J. (2010). Efficacy of guided imagery with relaxation for osteoarthritis symptoms and
medication intake. Pain Management Nursing, 11, 56-65. doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2009.04.002,
10.1016/j.pmn.2009.04.002

Beck BD, Hansen AM & Gold C. (2015). Coping with Work-Related Stress through Guided Imagery and Music (GIM):
Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Music Therapy, 52, 323-52. doi:10.1093/jmt/thv011, 10.1093/jmt/thv011

Bedford FL. (2012). A perception theory in mind-body medicine: guided imagery and mindful meditation as cross-modal
adaptation. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 19, 24-45. doi:10.3758/s13423-011-0166-x, 10.3758/s13423-011-
0166-x

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Beebe LH & Wyatt TH. (2009). Guided imagery and music: using the Bonny method to evoke emotion and access the
unconscious. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 47(1), 29-33. Retrieved from
http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&PAGE=reference&D=med6&NEWS=N&AN=19227107.

Beizaee Y, Rejeh N, Heravi-Karimooi M, Tadrisi SD, Griffiths P, Vaismoradi M. (2018). The effect of guided imagery on
anxiety, depression and vital signs in patients on hemodialysis. Complementary Therapies In Clinical Practice,
33:184-190. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.10.008.

Bernardy K, Fuber N, Klose P & Hauser W. (2011). Efficacy of hypnosis/guided imagery in fibromyalgia syndrome--a
systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 12, 133.
doi:10.1186/1471-2474-12-133, 10.1186/1471-2474-12-133

Billquist EJ, Michelfelder A, Brincat C, Brubaker L, Fitzgerald CM & Mueller ER. (2018). Pre-operative guided imagery in
female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery: a randomized trial. International Urogynecology Journal, 29,
1117-1122. doi:10.1007/s00192-017-3443-z, 10.1007/s00192-017-3443-z

Boehm LB & Tse AM. (2013). Application of guided imagery to facilitate the transition of new graduate registered nurses.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 44, 113-9. doi:10.3928/00220124- 20130115-16, 10.3928/00220124-
20130115-16

Bowering K. et al (2013). The effects of graded motor imagery and its components on chronic pain: a systematic review
and meta-analysis. J Pain. ,4(1):3-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2012.09.007. Epub 2012 Nov 15.

Burhenn P, Olausson J, Villegas G & Kravits K. (2014). Guided imagery for pain control. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing,
18, 501-3. doi:10.1188/14.CJON.501-503, 10.1188/14.CJON.501-503

Carpenter JJ, Hines SH & Lan VM. (2017). Guided Imagery for Pain Management in Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: An
Integrative Literature Review. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 35, 342-351. doi:10.1177/0898010116675462,
10.1177/0898010116675462

Carrico DJ, Peters KM & Diokno AC. (2008). Guided imagery for women with interstitial cystitis: results of a prospective,
randomized controlled pilot study. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 14, 53-60.
doi:10.1089/acm.2007.7070, 10.1089/act.2008.14208

Case LK, Jackson P, Kinkel R & Mills PJ. (2018). Guided Imagery Improves Mood, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Individuals
With Multiple Sclerosis: An Exploratory Efficacy Trial of Healing Light Guided Imagery. Journal of Evidence-based
Integrative Medicine, 23, 2515690X17748744. doi:10.1177/2515690X17748744, 10.1177/2515690X17748744

Casida JM, Yaremchuk KL, Shpakoff L, Marrocco A, Babicz G & Yarandi H. (2013). The effects of guided imagery on sleep and
inflammatory response in cardiac surgery: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery,
54(2), 269-79. Retrieved from
http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&PAGE=reference&D=med7&NEWS=N&AN=23138645.

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Charalambous A, Giannakopoulou M, Bozas E, Marcou Y, Kitsios P & Paikousis L. (2016). Guided Imagery And Progressive
Muscle Relaxation as a Cluster of Symptoms Management Intervention in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A
Randomized Control Trial. PLoS ONE [Electronic Resource], 11, e0156911. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0156911,
10.1371/journal.pone.0156911

Charalambous A, Giannakopoulou M, Bozas E & Paikousis L. (2015). A Randomized Controlled Trial for the Effectiveness of
Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery as Anxiety Reducing Interventions in Breast and Prostate
Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy. Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine: eCAM, 2015,
270876. doi:10.1155/2015/270876, 10.1155/2015/270876

Charette S, Fiola JL, Charest MC, Villeneuve E, Theroux J, Joncas J, et al. (2015). Guided Imagery for Adolescent Post-spinal
Fusion Pain Management: A Pilot Study. Pain Management Nursing, 16, 211-20. doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2014.06.004,
10.1016/j.pmn.2014.06.004

Chen SF, Wang HH, Yang HY & Chung UL. (2015). Effect of Relaxation With Guided Imagery on The Physical and
Psychological Symptoms of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy. Iranian Red Crescent Medical
Journal, 17, e31277. doi:10.5812/ircmj.31277, 10.5812/ircmj.31277

Choi B & Lee NB. (2014). The types and characteristics of clients' perceptions of the Bonny method of Guided Imagery and
Music. Journal of Music Therapy, 51, 64-102. doi:10.1093/jmt/thu001, 10.1093/jmt/thu001

Chuang LL, Liu SC, Chen YH & Lin LC. (2015). Predictors of Adherence to Relaxation Guided Imagery During Pregnancy in
Women with Preterm Labor. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 21, 563-8.
doi:10.1089/acm.2013.0381, 10.1089/acm.2013.0381

Coelho A, Parola V, Sandgren A, Fernandes O, Kolcaba K & Apostolo J. (2018). The Effects of Guided Imagery on Comfort in
Palliative Care. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 20, 392-399. doi:10.1097/NJH.0000000000000460,
10.1097/NJH.0000000000000460

Cooper K & Stollings S. (2010). Guided imagery for anxiety #211. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 13, 606- 7.
doi:10.1089/jpm.2010.9834, 10.1089/jpm.2010.9834

Costa A & Barnhofer T. (2016). Turning Towards or Turning Away: A Comparison of Mindfulness Meditation and Guided
Imagery Relaxation in Patients with Acute Depression. Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy, 44, 410-9.
doi:10.1017/S1352465815000387, 10.1017/S1352465815000387

Cox C, Jolley S & Johns L. (2016). Understanding and treating amotivation in people with psychosis: An experimental study
of the role of guided imagery. Psychiatry Research, 246, 387-391. doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2016.09.047,
10.1016/j.psychres.2016.09.047

Danhauer SC, Marler B, Rutherford CA, Lovato JF, Asbury DY, McQuellon RP, et al. (2007). Music or guided imagery for
women undergoing colposcopy: a randomized controlled study of effects on anxiety, perceived pain, and patient
satisfaction. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 11, 39- 45. doi:10.1097/01.lgt.0000230206.50495.4c

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De Paolis G, Naccarato A, Cibelli F, D'Alete A, Mastroianni C, & Surdo L. et al. (2019). The effectiveness of progressive
muscle relaxation and interactive guided imagery as a pain-reducing intervention in advanced cancer patients: A
multicentre randomised controlled non-pharmacological trial. Complementary Therapies In Clinical Practice, 34,
280-287. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.12.014

Dobson C. (2015). Outcome results of self-efficacy in children with sickle disease pain who were trained to use guided
imagery. Applied Nursing Research, 28, 384-90. doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2014.12.005, 10.1016/j.apnr.2014.12.005

Dobson CE & Byrne MW. (2014). Original research: using guided imagery to manage pain in young children with sickle cell
disease. American Journal of Nursing, 114, 26-36; test 37, 47. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000445680.06812.6a,
10.1097/01.NAJ.0000445680.06812.6a

Draucker CB, Jacobson AF, Umberger WA, Myerscough RP & Sanata JD. (2015). Acceptability of a Guided Imagery
Intervention for Persons Undergoing a Total Knee Replacement. Orthopaedic Nursing, 34, 356-64.
doi:10.1097/NOR.0000000000000193, 10.1097/NOR.0000000000000193

Elsegood KJ & Wongpakaran N. (2012). The effects of guided imagery on affect, cognition, and pain in older adults in
residential care: a randomized controlled study from Thailand. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 5, 114-22.
doi:10.3928/19404921-20110706-02, 10.3928/19404921-20110706-02

Erblich J, Montgomery GH & Bovbjerg DH. (2009). Script-guided imagery of social drinking induces both alcohol and
cigarette craving in a sample of nicotine-dependent smokers. Addictive Behaviors, 34, 164-70.
doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.10.007, 10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.10.007

Eremin O, Walker MB, Simpson E, Heys SD, Ah-See AK, Hutcheon AW, et al. (2009). Immuno-modulatory effects of
relaxation training and guided imagery in women with locally advanced breast cancer undergoing multimodality
therapy: a randomised controlled trial. Breast, 18, 17-25. doi:10.1016/j.breast.2008.09.002,
10.1016/j.breast.2008.09.002

Felix MMDS, Ferreira MBG, da Cruz L, & Barbosa MH. (2017). Relaxation Therapy with Guided Imagery for Postoperative
Pain Management: An Integrative Review. Pain Management Nursing, 20(1), 3-9. doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2017.10.014

Felix MMDS, Ferreira MBG, Oliveira LF, Barichello E, Pires PDS, Barbosa MH. (2018). Guided imagery relaxation therapy on
preoperative anxiety: a randomized clinical trial. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 26, e3101.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.2850.3101

Fernros L, Furhoff AK & Wandell PE. (2008). Improving quality of life using compound mind-body therapies: evaluation of a
course intervention with body movement and breath therapy, guided imagery, chakra experiencing and
mindfulness meditation. Quality of Life Research, 17, 367-76. doi:10.1007/s11136-008-9321-x, 10.1007/s11136-
008-9321-x

Ferreira JB. (2009). Relaxation training and guided imagery for an elderly man with bladder cancer: a case report. Advances
in Mind-Body Medicine, 24(4), 8-10. Retrieved from
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Flynn TA, Jones BA & Ausderau KK. (2016). Guided Imagery and Stress in Pregnant Adolescents. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 70, 7005220020p1-7. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.019315, 10.5014/ajot.2016.019315

Foji S, Tadayonfar MA, Mohsenpour M & Rakhshani MH. (2015). The study of the effect of guided imagery on pain, anxiety
and some other hemodynamic factors in patients undergoing coronary angiography. Complementary Therapies in
Clinical Practice, 21, 119-23. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.02.001, 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.02.001

Forsner M, Norstrom F, Nordyke K, Ivarsson A & Lindh V. (2014). Relaxation and guided imagery used with 12-year-olds
during venipuncture in a school-based screening study. Journal of Child Health Care, 18, 241-52.
doi:10.1177/1367493513486963, 10.1177/1367493513486963

Forward JB, Greuter NE, Crisall SJ & Lester HF. (2015). Effect of Structured Touch and Guided Imagery for Pain and Anxiety
in Elective Joint Replacement Patients--A Randomized Controlled Trial: M- TIJRP. Permanente Journal, 19, 18-28.
doi:10.7812/TPP/14-236, 10.7812/TPP/14-236

Gedde-Dahl M & Fors EA. (2012). Impact of self-administered relaxation and guided imagery techniques during final
trimester and birth. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 18, 60-5. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2011.08.008,
10.1016/j.ctcp.2011.08.008

Gelernter R, Lavi G, Yanai L, Brooks R, Bar Y, Bistrizer Z, et al. (2016). Effect of auditory guided imagery on glucose levels and
on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, 29,
139-44. doi:10.1515/jpem-2015-0150, 10.1515/jpem-2015-0150

Giacobbi P Jr, Long D, Nolan R, Shawley S, Johnson K & Misra R. (2018). Guided imagery targeting exercise, food cravings,
and stress: a multi-modal randomized feasibility trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 41, 87-98.
doi:10.1007/s10865-017-9876-5, 10.1007/s10865-017-9876-5

Giacobbi PR Jr, Stabler ME, Stewart J, Jaeschke AM, Siebert JL & Kelley GA. (2015). Guided Imagery for Arthritis and
Other Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pain Management Nursing,
16, 792-803. doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2015.01.003, 10.1016/j.pmn.2015.01.003

Giacobbi PR Jr, Stewart J, Chaffee K, Jaeschke AM, Stabler M & Kelley GA. (2017). A Scoping Review of Health Outcomes
Examined in Randomized Controlled Trials Using Guided Imagery. Progress in Preventive Medicine (New York,
N.Y.), 2, e0010. doi:10.1097/pp9.0000000000000010, 10.1097/pp9.0000000000000010

Glickman-Simon R & Tessier J. (2014). Guided imagery for postoperative pain, energy healing for quality of life, probiotics
for acute diarrhea in children, acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting, and animal-assisted therapy for
mental disorders. Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing, 10, 326-9. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2014.06.012,
10.1016/j.explore.2014.06.012

Gonzales EA, Ledesma RJ, McAllister DJ, Perry SM, Dyer CA & Maye JP. (2010). Effects of guided imagery on postoperative
outcomes in patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures: a randomized, single-blind study. AANA Journal,
78(3), 181-8. Retrieved from
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Greene C & Greene BA. (2012). Efficacy of guided imagery to reduce stress via the Internet: a pilot study. Holistic Nursing
Practice, 26, 150-63. doi:10.1097/HNP.0b013e31824ef55a, 10.1097/HNP.0b013e31824ef55a

Hadjibalassi M, Lambrinou E, Papastavrou E & Papathanassoglou E. (2018). The effect of guided imagery on physiological
and psychological outcomes of adult ICU patients: A systematic literature review and methodological
implications. Australian Critical Care, 31, 73-86. doi:10.1016/j.aucc.2017.03.001, 10.1016/j.aucc.2017.03.001

Hamilton J, Fawson S, May J, Andrade J & Kavanagh DJ. (2013). Brief guided imagery and body scanning interventions
reduce food cravings. Appetite, 71, 158-62. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2013.08.005, 10.1016/j.appet.2013.08.005

Hosseini M, Tirgari B, Forouzi MA & Jahani Y. (2016). Guided imagery effects on chemotherapy induced nausea and
vomiting in Iranian breast cancer patients. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 25, 8-12.
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.07.002, 10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.07.002

Howland LC, Jallo N, Connelly CD & Pickler RH. (2017). Feasibility of a Relaxation Guided Imagery Intervention to Reduce
Maternal Stress in the NICU. JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 46, 532-543.
doi:10.1016/j.jogn.2017.03.004, 10.1016/j.jogn.2017.03.004

Jacobson AF, Lewandowski W, Palmieri PA & Myerscough RP. (2011). Feasibility trial of guided imagery and control
interventions in mock subjects. Applied Nursing Research, 24, 45-52. doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2009.01.002,
10.1016/j.apnr.2009.01.002

Jacobson AF, Umberger WA, Palmieri PA, Alexander TS, Myerscough RP, Draucker CB, et al. (2016). Guided Imagery for
Total Knee Replacement: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study. Journal of Alternative & Complementary
Medicine, 22, 563-75. doi:10.1089/acm.2016.0038, 10.1089/acm.2016.0038

Jain S, McMahon GF, Hasen P, Kozub MP, Porter V, King R, et al. (2012). Healing Touch with Guided Imagery for PTSD in
returning active duty military: a randomized controlled trial. Military Medicine, 177(9), 1015-21. Retrieved from
http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&PAGE=reference&D=medc&NEWS=N&AN=23025129.

Jallo N, Bourguignon C, Taylor AG, Ruiz J & Goehler L. (2009). The biobehavioral effects of relaxation guided imagery on
maternal stress. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine, 24(4), 12-22. Retrieved from
http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&PAGE=reference&D=med6&NEWS=N&AN=20671330.

Jallo N, Cozens R, Smith MW & Simpson RI. (2013). Effects of a guided imagery intervention on stress in hospitalized
pregnant women: a pilot study. Holistic Nursing Practice, 27, 129-39. doi:10.1097/HNP.0b013e31828b6270,
10.1097/HNP.0b013e31828b6270

Jallo N, Ruiz RJ, Elswick RK Jr & French E. (2014). Guided imagery for stress and symptom management in pregnant african
american women. Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine: eCAM, 2014, 840923.
doi:10.1155/2014/840923, 10.1155/2014/840923

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Jallo N, Salyer J, Ruiz RJ & French E. (2015). Perceptions of guided imagery for stress management in pregnant African
American women. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 29, 249-54. doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2015.04.004,
10.1016/j.apnu.2015.04.004

Jing X, Wu P, Liu F, Wu B & Miao D. (2011). Guided imagery, anxiety, heart rate, and heart rate variability during centrifuge
training. Aviation Space & Environmental Medicine, 82(2), 92-6. Retrieved from
http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&PAGE=reference&D=med7&NEWS=N&AN=21329022.

Kapogiannis A, Tsoli S & Chrousos G. (2018). Investigating the Effects of the Progressive Muscle Relaxation-Guided
Imagery Combination on Patients with Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment: A Systematic Review of
Randomized Controlled Trials. Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing, 14, 137-143.
doi:10.1016/j.explore.2017.10.008, 10.1016/j.explore.2017.10.008

Kwekkeboom KL & Bratzke LC. (2016). A Systematic Review of Relaxation, Meditation, and Guided Imagery Strategies for
Symptom Management in Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 31, 457-68.
doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000274, 10.1097/JCN.0000000000000274

Kwekkeboom KL, Hau H, Wanta B & Bumpus M. (2008). Patients' perceptions of the effectiveness of guided imagery and
progressive muscle relaxation interventions used for cancer pain. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 14,
185-94. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2008.04.002, 10.1016/j.ctcp.2008.04.002

La Roche MJ, Batista C & D'Angelo E. (2011). A content analyses of guided imagery scripts: a strategy for the development
of cultural adaptations. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 67, 45-57. doi:10.1002/jclp.20742, 10.1002/jclp.20742

Lahmann C, Henningsen P, Schulz C, Schuster T, Sauer N, Noll-Hussong M, et al. (2010). Effects of functional relaxation and
guided imagery on IgE in dust-mite allergic adult asthmatics: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Journal of
Nervous & Mental Disease, 198, 125-30. doi:10.1097/NMD.0b013e3181cc419e, 10.1097/NMD.0b013e3181cc419e

Lahmann C, Nickel M, Schuster T, Sauer N, Ronel J, Noll-Hussong M, et al. (2009). Functional relaxation and guided imagery
as complementary therapy in asthma: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics, 78,
233-9. doi:10.1159/000214445, 10.1159/000214445

Lai WS, Chao CS, Yang WP & Chen CH. (2010). Efficacy of guided imagery with theta music for advanced cancer patients
with dyspnea: a pilot study. Biological Research for Nursing, 12, 188-97. doi:10.1177/1099800409347556,
10.1177/1099800409347556

Lee MH, Kim DH & Yu HS. (2013). The effect of guided imagery on stress and fatigue in patients with thyroid cancer
undergoing radioactive iodine therapy. Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine: eCAM, 2013,
130324. doi:10.1155/2013/130324, 10.1155/2013/130324

Lee SE, Han Y & Park H. (2016). Neural Activations of Guided Imagery and Music in Negative Emotional Processing: A
Functional MRI Study. Journal of Music Therapy, 53, 257-78. doi:10.1093/jmt/thw007, 10.1093/jmt/thw007

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Lengacher CA, Bennett MP, Gonzalez L, Gilvary D, Cox CE, Cantor A, et al. (2008). Immune responses to guided imagery
during breast cancer treatment. Biological Research for Nursing, 9, 205-14. doi:10.1177/1099800407309374

Leon-Pizarro C, Gich I, Barthe E, Rovirosa A, Farrus B, Casas F, et al. (2007). A randomized trial of the effect of training in
relaxation and guided imagery techniques in improving psychological and quality-of-life indices for gynecologic and
breast brachytherapy patients. Psycho-Oncology, 16, 971-9. doi:10.1002/pon.1171

Levenhagen SK. (2007). Gingerbread: a guided imagery. Beginnings, 27(3), 26-7. Retrieved from
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Lewandowski W & Jacobson A. (2013). Bridging the gap between mind and body: a biobehavioral model of the effects of
guided imagery on pain, pain disability, and depression. Pain Management Nursing, 14, 368-378.
doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2011.08.001, 10.1016/j.pmn.2011.08.001

Lewandowski W, Jacobson A, Palmieri PA, Alexander T & Zeller R. (2011). Biological mechanisms related to the effectiveness
of guided imagery for chronic pain. Biological Research for Nursing, 13, 364- 75. doi:10.1177/1099800410386475,
10.1177/1099800410386475

Lin MF, Hsu MC, Chang HJ, Hsu YY, Chou MH & Crawford P. (2010). Pivotal moments and changes in the Bonny Method of
Guided Imagery and Music for patients with depression. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19, 1139-48.
doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03140.x, 10.1111/j.1365- 2702.2009.03140.x

Ma Z, Faber A & Dube L. (2007). Exploring women's psychoneuroendocrine responses to cancer threat: insights from a
computer-based guided imagery task. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 39(1), 98-115. Retrieved from
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Maddison R, Prapavessis H, Clatworthy M, Hall C, Foley L, Harper T, et al. (2012). Guided imagery to improve functional
outcomes post-anterior cruciate ligament repair: randomized-controlled pilot trial. Scandinavian Journal of
Medicine & Science in Sports, 22, 816-21. doi:10.1111/j.1600- 0838.2011.01325.x, 10.1111/j.1600-
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