‘Pain is inherently subjective’
Expectations influence our experience of pain. According to psychologist Dr Kaya J. Peerdeman, this is key in pain care. Realistic expectations are important. The expectation that taking medication will reduce pain, for example, can lead to genuine pain relief (placebo effect). With a project grant, Dr Peerdeman investigates the conditions that lead to the best possible patient experience.
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