Expectations about the effectiveness of pain- and itch-relieving medication administered via different routes.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Placebo effects on pain have been found to vary in size for different routes of medication administration (e.g. oral vs. injection). This has important implications for both clinical research and practice. To enhance our understanding of these differential placebo effects, research on the underlying expectations about multiple routes and symptoms other than pain is vital. METHODS:A cross-sectional, Internet-based survey was conducted in a representative sample of the Dutch population (n = 508). Respondents rated the expected effectiveness of pain- and itch-relieving medication in six forms, representing oral, injection and topical routes of administration. RESULTS:Injected medication was expected to be most effective for relieving pain, and topical medication for relieving itch.

SUBMITTER: Peerdeman KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5873387 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature