chronic pain ↔ Self-Efficacy

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Self-efficacy is identified as a key psychosocial factor linked to disability in patients with chronic pain [1], and it is a primary target for cognitive behavioral therapy interventions aimed at improving outcomes for these patients [2] [3].

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Associations between pain intensity, psychosocial factors ... - Nature nature.com Nature 3 facts

claimThe researchers suggest that interventions targeting psychosocial factors like pain catastrophizing, perceived injustice, and self-efficacy may be more effective in improving the lives of individuals with chronic pain than focusing solely on pain management.

claimCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce disability in chronic pain patients by diminishing maladaptive responses like pain-related fear and catastrophizing, while strengthening self-efficacy.

claimThe authors hypothesize that psychosocial factors, including pain catastrophizing, psychological distress, perceived injustice, insomnia, fatigue, and self-efficacy, are linked to pain-related disability in patients with chronic pain.