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[Chronic pain and the belief in self-efficacy]
Marina de Góes Salvetti1, Cibele Andrucioli de Mattos Pimenta
1Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Chirúrgica da Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo (EEUSP). msalvetti@bol.com.br
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|June 5, 2007
Summary
Self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to succeed, is crucial for managing chronic pain. Enhancing self-efficacy can improve treatment outcomes for individuals with persistent pain conditions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pain Management
- Behavioral Science
Context:
- Chronic pain treatment involves patient beliefs, attitudes, values, and behavioral changes.
- Dysfunctional pain beliefs can hinder effective management and treatment success.
Purpose:
- To critically review the existing literature on self-efficacy beliefs in chronic pain management.
- To explore various methods used for assessing self-efficacy in chronic pain populations.
Summary:
- Self-efficacy, defined as an individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors to achieve desired outcomes, is a key factor in chronic pain management.
- A literature review of studies from 1992-2002 (Medline, Lilacs, Dedalus) focused on the relationship between pain and self-efficacy.
- Keywords included 'pain', 'self-efficacy', 'dor', and 'auto-eficácia'.
Impact:
- Highlights the significance of self-efficacy as a central element in successful chronic pain treatment.
- Identifies the need for reliable assessment tools to measure self-efficacy in patients with chronic pain.
- Informs clinical practice and future research directions for improving chronic pain outcomes through psychological interventions.
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