Cognitive representations of illness and functional and affective adjustment following surgery for osteoarthritis

摘要: A prospective investigation is described which sought to test the role of illness cognitions in determining patient responses a surgical intervention for osteoarthritis. Illness were assessed amongst consecutive sample patients with osteoarthritis knee or hip prior undergoing joint replacement surgery. Functional activity and depression pre-operatively, at 3 9 months post At pre-operative assessment, functional univariately associated perceived consequences Path analyses using longitudinal data demonstrated that had predictive value explaining outcomes. Depression was higher control beliefs suggesting who have high pre-operatively may be risk temporary depressed mood immediate aftermath This effect not maintained months. lower more active months, did attribute their condition wear tear expectations those growing older over symptoms. Socio-demographic variables change course The results provide support an cognition approach outcomes following