Andrea Evers in the media about COVID

How can placebo effects explain the interaction between mind and body?

In this episode of the Mind-Body Connection podcast by Phil Parker, Andrea Evers explains the science behind the placebo effect, its ethical implications, and its impact on clinical outcomes. She discusses how expectations and stress influence health, the role of placebo mechanisms in treatment, and what this could mean for the future of healthcare. 

Andrea’s research focuses on psychoneurobiological factors, such as stress and expectations, in health and disease. She has a specific interest in the psychoneurobiology of somatic complaints (such as pain and itch) and conditions (like chronic inflammatory conditions), with particular emphasis on placebo effects, stress mechanisms, and treatments.

Listen to the podcast here.

Hoe kunnen communicatie, context en verwachtingen de uitkomst van medische behandelingen positief beïnvloeden?

In de nieuwste aflevering van de Makers Radio podcast gaan Andrea Evers, Henriet van Middendorp, Julie Hall, Gita Nadinda en Hans van Lennep, in gesprek over de impact van placebo- en nocebo-effecten in de gezondheidszorg.

We bespreken hoe verwachtingen, context en communicatie de gezondheidsuitkomsten van patiënten kunnen beïnvloeden. Benieuwd naar hoe deze inzichten een rol spelen in de gezondheidszorg? Luister de aflevering hier: https://www.buzzsprout.com/21169/episodes/16362377-het-placebo-effect-en-die-ene-zin-18