Evidencing general acceptability of open-label placebo use for tackling overtreatment in primary care: a mixed methods study

Evidencing general acceptability of open-label placebo use for tackling overtreatment in primary care: a mixed methods study

Abstract Background Overtreatment poses a challenge to healthcare systems due to harmful consequences of avoidable side-effects and costs. This study presents the first account for examining the feasibility of placebo use for reducing overtreatment in primary care, including whether public attitudes...

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Main Authors: E. M. Krockow, T. Emerson, E. Youssef, S. Scott, S. Tromans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Placebos
Open-label placebos
Overtreatment
Overprescribing
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-03074-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-03074-4

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