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RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies


2020 Dec 02


Disabil Rehabil

Inducing positive emotions to reduce chronic pain: a randomized controlled trial of positive psychology exercises.

Authors

Müller R, Segerer W, Ronca E, Gemperli A, Stirnimann D, Scheel-Sailer A, Jensen MP
Disabil Rehabil. 2020 Dec 02:1-14.
PMID: 33264568.

Abstract

Positive emotions have been found to be analgesic and can be induced by positive psychology exercises. This study tested if positive psychology exercises provide beneficial effects on pain, responses to pain, physical (pain interference), and emotional function.