Objective: The aim of this study was to systematically review and critically appraise the role
of self-efficacy in pain intensity, function, psychological factors, health behaviors, and quality …

Objectives Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or unspecified
polyarthritis (UA) deal with several symptoms such as joint stiffness, pain, physical …

Objective To investigate changes in self‐efficacy and health status over 5 years in patients
with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the relationships between these changes, and the influence of …

Background Studies have demonstrated a positive impact of patient education on self‐
efficacy in persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the relationship between self …

Self-efficacy, denoting the degree of confidence an individual has in carrying out a specific
activity, was initially discussed in the 1970s as a potential correlate of disease outcomes …

Objective To examine physical activity and achievement of physical activity goals in relation
to self‐reported pain and quality of life among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …

Objective To examine the degree to which disease severity and domains of self‐efficacy
(pain, function, and other symptoms) explain pain and functioning in rheumatoid arthritis …

Background Self-efficacy is considered a core component in self-management. However,
there is a lack of knowledge about the association between self-efficacy and health-related …

Objective. To examine relationships among changes in self‐efficacy and changes in other
clinically relevant outcome measures. Method. Subjects (n= 44) were participants in a …

Evidence suggests that self-efficacy can play an essential role as a protective factor as well
as a mediator in the relationship between pain and disability in people suffering from chronic …