The Impact of Reassurance on Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain: A Qualitative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The reassurance provided during patient-therapist interactions is significantly associated with psychosocial outcomes, including fear and increased confidence. Currently, there are no available reviews that discuss the impact of reassurance for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. The aim of the present review was to qualitatively synthesize themes around reassurance mechanisms, and the impact during the interaction between patients with MSK pain and therapists. A systematic search strategy was undertaken. Studies were included if they were qualitative or mixed methods studies, examining the patient-therapist consultation, in any MSK clinical setting, with any health care professional, for adult patients with acute to chronic MSK pain. A thematic synthesis was condu

SUBMITTER: Cheung L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8615035 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature