Evaluation of Psychosocial Factors Influencing Recovery From Adult Orthopaedic Trauma
Publication Date: December 6, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
RECOMMENDATIONS
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PATIENT OUTCOMES
It is recommended that clinicians evaluate the following factors, as they are associated with increased biopsychosocial limitations after adult orthopaedic trauma:
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Depression
- Premorbid psychiatric conditions
- Smoking
- Lower education level
- Less social support
- Resilience Issues (i.e. Limited self-efficacy, less effective coping strategies)
(M)312070
Title
Evaluation of Psychosocial Factors Influencing Recovery From Adult Orthopaedic Trauma
Authoring Organization
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons