[Does patient communication influence kinesiophobia? A systematic review].

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences
• Psychology
• Rehabilitation

Background:

• Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement, is a significant barrier to physical activity and recovery.
• Effective communication in healthcare settings is crucial for patient outcomes.
• Understanding the link between communication and kinesiophobia is essential for improving patient care.

Approach:

• A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
• Literature search performed across seven databases (November 2022 - February 2023).
• Methodological quality assessed using PEDro Scale, Van Tulder criteria, and Cochrane risk of bias analysis.

Key Points:

• 13 articles were included, with an average methodological quality score of 7.1/10.
• 12 out of 13 articles reported significant findings related to kinesiophobia, disability, or physical activity.
• Communication in healthcare settings demonstrates a strong influence on kinesiophobia.

Conclusions:

• Healthcare communication can negatively (disabling sense) or positively (decreasing kinesiophobia) impact patients.
• Interventions focusing on communication strategies may help reduce kinesiophobia.
• Further research into specific communication techniques is warranted to optimize patient outcomes.