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Influence of context effects on health outcomes: a systematic review.

Authors :
Di Blasi, Zelda
Harkness, Elaine
Ernst, Edzard
Georgiou, Amanda
Kleijnen, Jos
Source :
Lancet. 3/10/2001, Vol. 357 Issue 9258, p757. 6p. 2 Diagrams, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Interpretation: There is much inconsistency regarding emotional and cognitive care, although one relatively consistent finding is that physicians who adopt a warm, friendly, and reassuring manner are more effective than those who keep consultations formal and do not offer reassurance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*PHYSICIAN-patient relations
*CONTEXT effects (Psychology)
*THERAPEUTICS
*MEDICINE
*PSYCHOLOGY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
357
Issue :
9258
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4169995
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(00)04169-6
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