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1Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, Research Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA. allegrante@tc.columbia.edu
Abstract:
Self-efficacy, a psychologic construct defined as one's confidence in performing a particular behavior, is a significant predictor of psychologic well-being, adherence to prescribed treatments, and pain coping mechanisms in persons who have arthritis. This article reviews the theory of self-efficacy, describes application of self-efficacy to the management of osteoarthritis (OA), and presents approaches to enhancing the patient's self-efficacy in management of OA and prevention of OA-related disability.
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