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Is God a Placebo?

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    Forschende Komplementarmedizin
    |January 20, 1999
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    Non-specific factors (NSF), often called placebo effects, are present in all medical treatments. This study introduces a quantitative method to measure the

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Psychology
    • Quantitative analysis

    Background:

    • All medical treatments, both conventional and alternative, contain a 'placebo' component.
    • This component is more accurately termed non-specific factors (NSF).
    • NSF are not always beneficial or pleasing, necessitating a more precise descriptor.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To stimulate discussion regarding non-specific factors (NSF).
    • To propose a classification system for NSF.
    • To introduce a quantitative method for measuring the 'placebo-ness' or non-specificity of any treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • The study proposes a quantitative method based on Judgment Analysis.
    • This method aims to estimate the contribution of non-specific factors.

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  • Applicable to diverse treatments, including surgical interventions and intercessory prayer.

    • Main Results:

    • A quantitative method for assessing non-specific factors (NSF) is described.
    • The method allows for the estimation of 'placebo-ness' in various treatments.
    • Discussion is provoked regarding the classification and measurement of NSF.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-specific factors (NSF) are a universal component of all treatments.
    • A quantitative approach using Judgment Analysis can measure the degree of non-specificity.
    • Further classification and quantification of NSF are needed across medical practices.