Journal of psychosomatic research
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Cognitive and emotional factors in placebo analgesia.
Information that a painkiller has been administrated induces an expectancy of reduced pain, and the expectancy has been shown to reduce pain. This is termed placebo analgesia. We hypothesized that an expectancy of reduced pain reduces stress. ⋯ Placebo analgesia is not related to stress and is influenced by the social context in which pain is recorded.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the existence and content of delirium guidelines of the national psychiatric associations in Europe. ⋯ Although the development of evidence-based treatment guidelines is considered an important way to improve clinical practice, the national psychiatric associations of only two countries have such a guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of delirium. The advantages of supranational collaboration in the development of guidelines are stressed.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between maternal and adolescent weight-related behaviors and concerns in a population-based sample. ⋯ Adolescents' perceptions of maternal behavior affect their weight-related concerns and behaviors. This suggests that mothers who choose to diet should model healthy choices in the areas of nutrition and physical activity.
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To investigate actual counseling models for gynecological patients in Switzerland and in Germany. ⋯ Actual possibilities seem to be below the need for psychosomatic care. An adequate formation of medical doctors and considering the effects of psychosomatic care in the discussion on cost reduction for medical treatment would help to improve counseling structures.
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The purpose of this study is to describe coping and evaluate the psychometric properties and the factor structure of the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ) applied to clinical and nonclinical groups. ⋯ Modifications to the eight-factor model adequately described the subsamples, supporting the use of the WCQ in within-sample settings. This was particularly evident from the evaluation of alternative factor structures based on previously described models derived from clinical samples.