[THE MALADAPTIVE BELIEFS OF PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN. A NARRATIVE REVIEW]
Revue Medicale De Liege
|March 18, 2016
Summary
Maladaptive beliefs are common in non-specific low back pain patients and negatively impact prognosis. Healthcare professionals should identify and correct these misbeliefs through education and appropriate communication.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Maladaptive beliefs are prevalent in patients experiencing non-specific low back pain.
- These beliefs can negatively influence patient functioning and long-term prognosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current knowledge on maladaptive beliefs in non-specific low back pain.
- To highlight the origins and impact of these beliefs.
Main Methods:
- A narrative literature review was performed.
- An international, multidisciplinary expert team conducted the review.
Main Results:
- Beliefs originate from various sources, including family, media, personal experiences, and healthcare professionals.
- Healthcare professionals significantly influence patient beliefs, with potential for both correction and reinforcement.
- Effective interventions include patient education (reassurance, pain-injury relationship clarification, promoting physical activity), careful discussion of imaging results, pain neurophysiology education, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Conclusions:
- Misbeliefs are frequently observed in low back pain patients.
- Actively identifying and correcting these maladaptive beliefs is crucial for effective patient management.
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