Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A Positive Mood Induction for Reducing the Formation of Nocebo Effects from Side Effect Information.
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. ⋯ This is the first experiment to find that a positive mood induction can block the formation of nocebo effects that arise from side effect information. Inducing positive moods may be an effective strategy for reducing nocebo effects in a variety of clinical settings.