Cited by 135Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationOsteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsPediatric Pain Management Techniques

Psychosocial factors and the pain experience of osteoarthritis patients: new findings and new directions

Somers, Tamara J, Keefe, Francis J, Godiwala, Neha, Hoyler, Georgia H·2009·Current Opinion in Rheumatology

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The present paper reviews recent psychosocial research in the area of osteoarthritis pain. First, the review highlights studies of psychosocial factors that can influence osteoarthritis pain. Next, research testing the efficacy of psychosocial treatments for osteoarthritis pain is summarized. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies suggest that asking osteoarthritis patients to recall pain experiences may not be as accurate as having them keep daily pain records. New studies also support the notion that fatigue and increased weight are linked to higher osteoarthritis pain. Osteoarthritis patients who report higher levels of depression are more prone to report increased osteoarthritis pain. New studies also indicate that social factors such as ethnic background, ability to communicate pain to others, and participation in social activities can influence osteoarthritis pain and disability. Cognitions about pain (i.e. pain catastrophizing, acceptance, self-efficacy for pain) also have been found to relate to pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Recent, randomized controlled studies suggest that psychosocial interventions (i.e. self-management programs, exercise) can decrease osteoarthritis pain and disability. SUMMARY: Several psychosocial variables have been suggested as influencing osteoarthritis pain and disability. There is evidence that psychosocial interventions may decrease osteoarthritis pain and disability.

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Authors
Somers, T. J., Keefe, F. J., Godiwala, N., & Hoyler, G. H.
Affiliations
  • Duke Medical Center (US)
  • Duke University (US)
Corresponding author
Keefe, Francis J
Venue
Current Opinion in Rheumatology
Published
2009-09
Volume
21
Issue
5
Pages
501-506
ISSN
1040-8711 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1996735164
Cited by
135
References
57
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Opinion in Rheumatology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (P01-AR-50245, R01AR049059, P01AR050245, R01AR054626, R34AR056727)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
Keywords
osteoarthritis pain, psychosocial factors, pain catastrophizing, pain acceptance, depression, fatigue, body weight, pain recall, ethnicity, social participation (health and rehabilitation), pain communication, self-management program, exercise intervention, disability
MeSH terms
Cognition, Fatigue, Humans, Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Psychology, Stress, Psychological, Pain Management

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