Ultra-overt therapy: a novel medical approach centered on patient consciousness
Within the realms of human and artificial intelligence, the concepts of consciousness and comprehension are fundamental distinctions. In the clinical sphere, patient awareness regarding medication and its physiological processes plays a crucial role in determining drug efficacy and outcomes. This article introduces a novel perspective on prescription practices termed "Ultra-Overt Therapy" (UOT). A review of current supporting evidence was conducted through a non-systematic search in PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on concepts such as the "mind-body relationship," "placebo response," "neuroscience," and "complementary medicine." Our findings, rooted in the mechanisms of the "placebo effect," the intricacies of "intersubjective therapy," the potency of "interoceptive awareness," and other domains of medical science, suggest that UOT holds theoretical promise. Future research endeavors focusing on these areas may elucidate the global impact of this method on medical treatment and patient care.
Authors
- Hamidreza Namazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7178-455X)
- Hamid Nasri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1673-5741)
- Kamran Shirbache (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9042-9534)
- Ali Shirbacheh
- Sanam Saeifar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5750-7070)
- Amirreza Liaghat
- Ahmadreza Nezameslami
Institutions
- Goethe University Frankfurt (DE)
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
- Université Bordeaux Montaigne (FR)
- Immunology from Concept and Experiments to Translation (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier de l'Agglomération de Nevers (FR)
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona (US)
- Hôpital Robert-Debré (FR)
- Nickan Research Institute
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2024.1457936
- Primary Topic
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00