Psychosocial factors
Assessment should include psychological, occupational and
socioeconomic factors in the patient’s life since such
non-physical factors can complicate both assessment and treatment.
Management and the advice given to patients should consider and
allow for psychosocial factors that can affect outcomes and the
chance of developing chronicity.
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Psychological,
social and economic factors play an important role in chronic
low back pain and disability. |
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Psychosocial
factors are important at a much earlier stage than previously
believed. |
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Psychosocial
factors influence a patient’s response to treatment and
rehabilitation. |
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A number of
clinical features are risk factors for developing chronic pain
and disability. |
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Psychosocial
features are more important risk factors for chronicity than
biomedical symptoms and signs. |
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