June 2016 PMID 26945235

Relieving patients' pain with expectation interventions: a meta-analysis.

Kaya J Peerdeman, Antoinette I M van Laarhoven, Sascha M Keij, Lene Vase, Maroeska M Rovers, Madelon L Peters, Andrea W M Evers

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The discussion reflects a cautious interest, with mentions like examining narratives and referencing experimental capacities, which shows some thoughtful engagement but lacks strong enthusiasm or disagreement. Words like 'see' and references to direct trials suggest observational interest rather than active debate or critical analysis.

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The posts seem neutral or only mildly supportive, referencing the research with some acknowledgment but no strong endorsement or disagreement.

InterestNeutral interest

The discussions show a basic level of curiosity, mentioning the publication but not delving deeply into its implications or methods.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some engagement with the mention of specific details like narratives and evaluation of experimental ability, indicating moderate reflection on the topic.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall tone suggests the publication is viewed as somewhat interesting but not groundbreaking, with limited broad influence implied.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis investigates how expectation-based interventions such as verbal suggestion, conditioning, and mental imagery can help reduce pain in clinical patients, but most evidence is from studies on healthy individuals with experimental pain.
  • The study found that these interventions have a medium overall effect on pain relief, with verbal suggestion especially effective for acute procedural pain, and smaller effects observed for chronic pain.
  • The results suggest that simple, quick expectation interventions could be useful for improving pain treatment outcomes, particularly in specific contexts like acute pain, although more research is needed for clinical applications.

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Michael Ray
@MichaelTamePain · X

@SquatUniversity We have data of the ability to do this with our narratives (see: https://t.co/twU8MdQ2l3 & https://t.co/dj4YF2Y8mu). For a direct trial on this ability in an exercise context see: [11

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Michael Ray
@MichaelTamePain · X

@SquatUniversity We have data of the ability to do this with our narratives (see: https://t.co/twU8MdQ2l3 & https://t.co/dj4YF2Y8mu). For a direct trial on this ability in an exercise context see: [11

Jul 16, 2021 · 2,298 followers View post →