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Review
. 2003 Nov;29(4):747-68, vi-vii.
doi: 10.1016/s0889-857x(03)00060-7.

Self-efficacy in management of osteoarthritis

John P Allegrante  1 , Ray Marks
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Review

Self-efficacy in management of osteoarthritis

John P Allegrante et al. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2003 Nov.

Abstract

Self-efficacy, a psychologic construct defined as one's confidence in performing a particular behavior, is a significant predictor of psychologic well-being, adherence to prescribed treatments, and pain coping mechanisms in persons who have arthritis. This article reviews the theory of self-efficacy, describes application of self-efficacy to the management of osteoarthritis (OA), and presents approaches to enhancing the patient's self-efficacy in management of OA and prevention of OA-related disability.

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