Underpredicting pain: an experimental investigation into the benefits and risks

In conclusion, even strong underpredictions of pain can reduce pain (ie, cause assimilation), although not significantly more than medium underpredictions. However, strong underpredictions can cause uncertainty and undermine trust. These findings suggest that healthcare providers may wish to be cautious with providing overly positive information about painful medical procedures.
Source: Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research