The Various Factors Determining the Strength of the Placebo Effect in Chronic Pain.
Curious about which factors determine the strength of the placebo effect in chronic pain?
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Placebo Training at Pain-Changer
Pain-Changer focuses on understanding and applying placebo and nocebo effects in clinical practice. Our team of experts selects scientific insights and supports healthcare professionals in successfully integrating this knowledge for effective pain management. Explore our training programs and enhance your knowledge and skills in the Contextual Healing method.
Contextual Healing Method
At Pain-Changer, the focus is on the brain. Our Contextual Healing approach emphasizes maximizing the placebo effect and minimizing the nocebo effect, which is essential for effective pain management. Our goal is to fully harness the placebo effect in all medical interventions. That's why we offer training to healthcare professionals so they can integrate and optimize this approach in their practice.
In our approach, we focus on Ted Kaptchuk's vision of the placebo effect. Want to know more? Watch the video below
"The placebo effect is always present, in every medical intervention."
Ted Kaptchuk (Harvard Medical School)
Untapped Potential
The placebo effect is always present, in every medical intervention. But how much attention do we actually give it? And what does this say about untapped potential?
Safe
The placebo effect is a safe and natural phenomenon arising from bodily processes. It is a natural response of the body to various interventions.
Free
The placebo effect is completely free and can be elicited anytime, anywhere. It is inherent in our natural response to treatments, and we can harness it without incurring any additional costs.
Effective
Scientific research indicates that the placebo effect is associated with physiological changes. In the case of pain, for example, we observe an increase in natural pain relievers (endorphins) in the bloodstream.
Curious about the science?
Pain-Changer's Training Offer
Pain-Changer is at the forefront of training healthcare professionals in optimizing the placebo effect. While we offer various training packages, we understand that education requires a tailored approach. Feel free to contact us for a solution that perfectly fits your needs.
Coaching (€400)
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Personal: One-on-one Trajectory
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Consisting of three online sessions (total 3 months)
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Knowledge: Learn the fundamental principles of the placebo effect and its application.
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Case Analysis: Analyze and discuss specific cases from your own practice.
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Coaching: Receive practical guidance in applying placebo techniques.
Groups (€250 p.p)
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Group Training: Up to 6 participants, both online and at the client's location.
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Four sessions: Spread over 4 months.
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Knowledge Transfer: Learn about the fundamentals of the placebo effect.
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Supervision: Analyze and discuss specific cases from your own practice.
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Practical Exercises: Receive guidance in applying placebo techniques in real-world scenarios.
Patient Journey (€T.B.D.)
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Placebo Effect Analysis: We begin with a thorough analysis of the current patient experience.
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Research: We identify opportunities for improvement throughout the entire journey.
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Recommendations: We provide expert advice for effectively optimizing the patient journey.
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The goal is to maximize the placebo effect while minimizing the nocebo effect and its consequences throughout the patient's entire journey.
Explore the possibilities of Pain-Changer Training
Nurses
As the team leader of nurses in the Emergency Department, I recognize the value of translating placebo and nocebo insights into communication to reduce patient pain. That's why I've booked a training with Pain-Changer for my staff.
Pain Specialists
As a pain specialist, I increasingly recognize the value of evidence-based placebo insights in enhancing pain treatments. My pursuit of a holistic approach has led me to Pain-Changer, where I've booked a coaching program to effectively integrate these insights into my practice.
Pharmacists
As a pharmacist, I understand the impact of communication when dispensing medication. It is my responsibility to provide accurate information and also to recognize and address the placebo and nocebo effects. That's why, as a manager, I've booked a training session with Pain-Changer for our team.
Pediatric Departments
In our efforts to enhance healthcare for children, we've enlisted Pain-Changer to collaborate on creating a child-friendly approach with a focus on the placebo effect. Our new pediatric department at the hospital is being designed around a novel patient journey, aiming to maximize the placebo effect.
Retaining Donors
Our recruitment team acknowledges the negative consequences of the nocebo effect, which often leads to dropout among our valued donors. In an effort to mitigate this dropout and enhance our donor experience, we've enlisted the expertise of Pain-Changer. Together, we are working on optimizing the patient journey, considering both the medical and psychological aspects of the donation experience.
The integration of placebo insights into our other services
Perhaps you are looking for an effective solution for yourself or directly for the patient. That's why we have optimally integrated placebo insights into the products below. Our approach is based on high-quality, peer-reviewed studies and combines insights from various scientific disciplines, including medicine, neuropsychology, immunology, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and more.
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