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View article: Content evaluation of the inclusive eHealth guide: how to develop interventions for people with a lower socioeconomic position?
Content evaluation of the inclusive eHealth guide: how to develop interventions for people with a lower socioeconomic position? Open
Objectives eHealth interventions favor those with higher socio-economic positions (SEPs). This can widen disparities, as people with lower SEPs may lack resources and face digital or financial barriers, making tailored solutions necessary.…
View article: Prescriptions of Essentially Placebo Treatments Among General Practitioners in 21 Countries
Prescriptions of Essentially Placebo Treatments Among General Practitioners in 21 Countries Open
Importance General practitioners (GPs) sometimes initiate a treatment despite not expecting it to improve patients’ symptoms by any physiological mechanism. These essentially placebo treatments are ethically controversial, and their freque…
View article: A Network Analysis of Fear-Avoidance Beliefs, Mood, and Disability in Chronic Pain
A Network Analysis of Fear-Avoidance Beliefs, Mood, and Disability in Chronic Pain Open
Objectives: Although the multifactorial nature of chronic pain is well established, research has predominantly examined isolated variables or singular pathways that may contribute to this condition. We use a complex systems perspective to …
View article: Effects of s-ketamine and midazolam on respiratory variability: A randomized controlled pilot trial
Effects of s-ketamine and midazolam on respiratory variability: A randomized controlled pilot trial Open
S-ketamine and midazolam are frequently used to provide sedation while maintaining spontaneous respiration. However, the effects of these agents on respiratory variability, which reflects the adaptability of the respiratory system, have no…
View article: Evidence-based implementation of lifestyle medicine in healthcare practice: a research agenda
Evidence-based implementation of lifestyle medicine in healthcare practice: a research agenda Open
In recent years, significant insights have been gathered into the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in the treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD). To speed up the implementation of evidence-based lifestyle medicine, we…
View article: Exploratory Analysis of Respiratory Variability in Relation to Disease Impact, Affective Symptoms, and Pain Sensitivity in Fibromyalgia
Exploratory Analysis of Respiratory Variability in Relation to Disease Impact, Affective Symptoms, and Pain Sensitivity in Fibromyalgia Open
While no direct association was found between respiratory variability and overall fibromyalgia impact, respiratory variability was associated with depression and pain sensitivity, both of which influence quality of life. These findings sug…
View article: Adherence Patterns of Patients Using Remote Patient Management After Myocardial Infarction: Mixed Methods Persona Approach
Adherence Patterns of Patients Using Remote Patient Management After Myocardial Infarction: Mixed Methods Persona Approach Open
Background Remote patient management (RPM) using smartphone-enabled health monitoring devices (SHMDs) can be an effective, value-added part of cardiovascular care. However, cardiac patients’ adherence to RPM is variable. Personas are ficti…
View article: Enhancing motivation through music therapy in subacute stroke rehabilitation: a within-subject crossover study
Enhancing motivation through music therapy in subacute stroke rehabilitation: a within-subject crossover study Open
ObjectiveThis study examined motivation as a possible working mechanism for music therapy in stroke rehabilitation. We hypothesised that music therapy would lead to increased motivation for rehabilitation and explored its potential associa…
View article: The Influence of Negative Expectancies on Itch-related Avoidance Behavior
The Influence of Negative Expectancies on Itch-related Avoidance Behavior Open
Objective: Itch expectancies play a key role in itch perception and may elicit avoidance behaviors to prevent itch, even when it is costly. Despite theoretical evidence that expectancies can influence avoidance behaviors, no studies have e…
View article: The Psychedelic Media Exposure Questionnaire: The development and validation of a new scale assessing psychedelic-related media exposure
The Psychedelic Media Exposure Questionnaire: The development and validation of a new scale assessing psychedelic-related media exposure Open
Rationale A reliable and valid instrument is needed to measure exposure to psychedelic-related media to examine the impact of media and expectations on outcomes in psychedelic clinical trials. Objectives Our aim was to explore the psychome…
View article: Generalisation of Placebo and Nocebo Effects: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
Generalisation of Placebo and Nocebo Effects: Current Knowledge and Future Directions Open
Background and Objective Placebo and nocebo effects are beneficial or adverse treatment outcomes upon administration of inert treatment components. These effects have been frequently studied on pain. It remains unclear to what extent gener…
View article: Placebo and nocebo effects on mental fatigue: results from a pilot study
Placebo and nocebo effects on mental fatigue: results from a pilot study Open
Background. Placebo effects have been demonstrated on fatigue, but existing studies focus on physical fatigue, leaving mental aspects of fatigue unexamined. The goal of the current study was to investigate whether placebo and nocebo effect…
View article: Exploring Evaluation of eHealth Lifestyle Interventions for Preschool Children: A Scoping Review
Exploring Evaluation of eHealth Lifestyle Interventions for Preschool Children: A Scoping Review Open
EHealth lifestyle interventions can promote positive lifestyle changes in preschool children, but they need to be evaluated to assess their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. This scoping review aimed to examine evaluation m…
View article: Lifestyle behaviour change of patients following cardiac rehabilitation: the BENEFIT intervention study with one-year follow-up
Lifestyle behaviour change of patients following cardiac rehabilitation: the BENEFIT intervention study with one-year follow-up Open
Aims The majority of people with cardiovascular disease do not maintain a healthy lifestyle. To help patients implement behaviour change at home, the BENEFIT programme was developed as an addition to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) care. Metho…
View article: A scoping review of placebo and nocebo responses and effects: insights for clinical trials and practice
A scoping review of placebo and nocebo responses and effects: insights for clinical trials and practice Open
Placebo and nocebo responses and effects influence treatment outcomes across a variety of conditions. The current scoping review aims to synthesise evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses in both clinical and healthy populations…
View article: User Experiences With Digital Future-Self Interventions in the Contexts of Smoking and Physical Inactivity: Mixed Methods Multistudy Exploration
User Experiences With Digital Future-Self Interventions in the Contexts of Smoking and Physical Inactivity: Mixed Methods Multistudy Exploration Open
Background Smoking and physical inactivity compromise health, especially in combination. Interventions to promote smoking cessation and increased physical activity (PA) often lack impact, especially in the long term. Digital future-self in…
View article: A Network Analysis of Fear-Avoidance Beliefs, Mood and Disability in Chronic Pain
A Network Analysis of Fear-Avoidance Beliefs, Mood and Disability in Chronic Pain Open
Although the multifactorial nature of chronic pain-related disability is well established, research has predominantly examined isolated variables or singular pathways that may contribute to this condition. We use a complex systems perspect…
View article: Do patients with fibromyalgia syndrome and healthy people differ in their opinions on placebo effects in routine medical care?
Do patients with fibromyalgia syndrome and healthy people differ in their opinions on placebo effects in routine medical care? Open
Objectives Placebo effects can relieve acute and chronic pain in both research and clinical treatments by learning mechanisms. However, the application of placebo‐based treatment strategies in routine medical care is questioned. The curren…
View article: Is it personality or genes? – A secondary analysis on a randomized controlled trial investigating responsiveness to placebo analgesia
Is it personality or genes? – A secondary analysis on a randomized controlled trial investigating responsiveness to placebo analgesia Open
Objectives To understand how different individuals respond to placebo effects, it is relevant to disentangle the influence of someone’s personality and genetic variations. The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate the role of di…
View article: Implementation of a complex eHealth intervention by a public–private partnership in clinical practice: a qualitative multicentre analysis using CFIR
Implementation of a complex eHealth intervention by a public–private partnership in clinical practice: a qualitative multicentre analysis using CFIR Open
Complex eHealth interventions—featuring multiple components within dynamic systems—are used for healthcare improvement. Public–private partnerships (PPPs), combining resources, expertise, and technology, are crucial in this context. Yet, i…
View article: An eHealth intervention for patients with a low socioeconomic position during their waiting period preceding cardiac rehabilitation: a randomized feasibility study
An eHealth intervention for patients with a low socioeconomic position during their waiting period preceding cardiac rehabilitation: a randomized feasibility study Open
Aims Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) shows lower effectiveness and higher dropouts among people with a low socioeconomic position (SEP) compared to those with a high SEP. This study evaluated an eHealth intervention aimed at supporting patient…
View article: Placebo Prescriptions among General Practitioners in 21 Countries: the PURE Questionnaire
Placebo Prescriptions among General Practitioners in 21 Countries: the PURE Questionnaire Open
Objectives. General practitioners (GPs) sometimes initiate a treatment despite not expecting it will improve patients’ symptoms by any known physiological mechanism. The frequency, risks, and ethics of these essentially placebo treatments …
View article: Investigating eHealth Lifestyle Interventions for Vulnerable Pregnant Women: Scoping Review of Facilitators and Barriers
Investigating eHealth Lifestyle Interventions for Vulnerable Pregnant Women: Scoping Review of Facilitators and Barriers Open
Background The maintenance of a healthy lifestyle significantly influences pregnancy outcomes. Certain pregnant women are more at risk of engaging in unhealthy behaviors due to factors such as having a low socioeconomic position and low so…
View article: A cross‐sectional study on gender differences in body dysmorphic concerns in patients with skin conditions in relation to sociodemographic, clinical and psychological variables
A cross‐sectional study on gender differences in body dysmorphic concerns in patients with skin conditions in relation to sociodemographic, clinical and psychological variables Open
Background Dysmorphic concern is an overconcern with an imagined or slight defect in physical appearance that can be a symptom of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Appearance‐related concerns are frequently reported by people with dermatolog…