Publications by authors named "Kathy M Refshauge"
Arthritis Rheum
September 2009
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to find out if psychological traits can predict the outcomes or responses to treatments for subacute low back pain.
- The analysis involved 259 participants and examined various psychological factors but found that only coping did not predict outcomes, while others like anxiety and stress did.
- Despite these predictors, none of the psychological characteristics significantly influenced the effectiveness of physiotherapist-guided exercise or advice, indicating they don't modify treatment responses.
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