Evaluation of Psychosocial Factors Influencing Recovery From Adult Orthopaedic Trauma

Publication Date: December 6, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

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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)
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Overview

Title

Evaluation of Psychosocial Factors Influencing Recovery From Adult Orthopaedic Trauma

Authoring Organization

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons