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Papers: 9 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies


2019 Oct 07


Ann Behav Med


53


11

A Positive Mood Induction for Reducing the Formation of Nocebo Effects from Side Effect Information.

Authors

Geers AL, Close S, Caplandies FC, Vase L
Ann Behav Med. 2019 Oct 07; 53(11):999-1008.
PMID: 30855691.

Abstract

Providing treatment side effect information can increase the occurrence of side effects through nocebo effects. Nocebo effects from side effect information raise a dilemma for health care, as there is an ethical obligation to disclose potential unpleasant treatment information to patients.