Association between change in self-efficacy and reduction in disability among patients with chronic pain.

Yusuke KarasawaKeiko YamadaMasako IsekiMasahiro YamaguchiYasuko MurakamiTakao TamagawaFuminobu KadowakiSaeko HamaokaTomoko IshiiAiko KawaiHitoshi ShinoharaKeisuke YamaguchiEiichi Inada

Published in: PloS one (2019)

These findings suggest improved self-efficacy is associated with reduced disability in patients with chronic pain, independent of reduction in pain intensity. Focusing on improvement in self-efficacy may be an effective strategy in chronic pain treatment in addition to pain relief.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
multiple sclerosis
high intensity