Open AccessWhat Role Does Positive Psychology Play in Understanding Pain Intensity and Disability Among Patients with Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions?
Author(s) -
Svenna H. W. L. Verhiel,
Jonathan Greenberg,
Emily L. Zale,
Neal C. Chen,
David Ring,
AnaMaria Vranceanu
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1097/corr.0000000000000694
Subject(s) - gratitude , clinical psychology , population , medicine , optimism , mindfulness , coping (psychology) , physical therapy , psychosocial , pain catastrophizing , beck hopelessness scale , psychology , chronic pain , psychiatry , anxiety , beck depression inventory , social psychology , environmental health
A large body of research shows that psychologic distress and ineffective coping strategies substantially contribute to more severe pain and increased physical limitations among patients with orthopaedic disorders. However, little is known about the relationship between positive psychology (constructs that enable individuals to thrive and adapt to challenges) and pain and physical limitations in this population.