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

Endorsing Organization

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Publication Month/Year

December 6, 2019

Last Updated Month/Year

July 5, 2023

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Adolescent, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient

Intended Users

Social worker, psychologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, counselor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Assessment and screening, Diagnosis, Management, Treatment

Keywords

adult orthopaedic trauma, psychosocial care

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Methodology

Number of Source Documents
88
Literature Search Start Date
November 1, 2018
Literature Search End Date
January 4, 2019