Dr. Richard C. Robinson from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas said, “The investigators provide evidence for further development of simple, brief public health educational interventions delivered by providers.”
“Although these types of interventions may have small effect sizes, the potential impact remains high as simple educational messages can be disseminated to millions of patients at minimal cost,” Dr. Robinson, who studies pain management, told Reuters Health by email.
“The study also raises the question about the best method of delivery of the education,” he added. “I suspect that education from a physician may produce more of a positive impact than less interpersonal forms of messaging, such as a pamphlet.”
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