Paikkalakkaukset
Paikkalakkaukset, also known as "placebo effect" in English, refers to a phenomenon where a person experiences a beneficial effect from a treatment that is not due to the treatment's pharmacological action, but rather to the person's belief in the treatment. This concept was first introduced by the Hungarian physician Henrik Szondi in the 1950s, and it has since been extensively studied in the field of medicine and psychology.
The placebo effect can occur in various forms, including physical, psychological, and social. Physical placebos involve
The placebo effect is thought to be mediated by several mechanisms, including the release of endogenous opioids,
The placebo effect has important implications for the practice of medicine, as it can influence patient outcomes