Objective: The objective of this study was to summarize the current status of knowledge
about the longitudinal association between vulnerability or protective psychological factors …

Clinical practice guidelines and the Federal Pain Research Strategy (United States) have
recently highlighted research priorities to lessen the public health impact of low back pain …

Background Psychological distress can negatively influence disability, quality of life, and
treatment outcomes for individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). Clinical practice …

Background Psychological factors influence or are associated with physical function, pain,
and health care costs among individuals with musculoskeletal pain conditions. Recent …

Background The fear-avoidance model of chronic pain holds that individuals who
catastrophize in response to injury are at risk for pain-related fear and avoidance behavior …

Work rehabilitation refers to the process of assisting workers to remain at work or return to
work (RTW) in a safe and productive manner, while limiting the negative impact of restricted …

Not all psychosocial factors are indicative of a mental health disorder which requires
assessment and treatment by a dedicated mental health provider. For example, fear of …

Abstract Background In the United States, value-based purchasing has created the need for
healthcare systems to prospectively identify patients at risk for high healthcare utilization …

Psychological characteristics consistently predict clinical outcomes for musculoskeletal pain
conditions. The Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome Yellow Flag …

Purpose Therapeutic alliance (TA) has been positively correlated to improvements in patient
outcomes. This study examined the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) relationship with …