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. 2014 Dec 23;1(1):2055102914564582.
doi: 10.1177/2055102914564582. eCollection 2014 Jul.

Self-efficacy and arthritis disability: An updated synthesis of the evidence base and its relevance to optimal patient care

Ray Marks  1
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Self-efficacy and arthritis disability: An updated synthesis of the evidence base and its relevance to optimal patient care

Ray Marks. Health Psychol Open. .

Abstract

Self-efficacy, denoting the degree of confidence an individual has in carrying out a specific activity, was initially discussed in the 1970s as a potential correlate of disease outcomes. Drawn from 35 years of related research, this review provides an updated understanding of the concept of self-efficacy and its relevance for arthritis management. There is a consistent link between self-efficacy, arthritis pain and disability, and adherence to recommended therapeutic strategies. A wide variety of intervention strategies improve arthritis self-efficacy, as well as outcomes. Steps to assess and intervene thoughtfully to maximize self-efficacy beliefs are likely to impact arthritis disability outcomes quite favorably and significantly, regardless of disease type, duration, or sociodemographic factors.

Keywords: arthritis; disability; outcomes; pain; self-efficacy.

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The author declares that there is no conflict of interest.

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Hypothetical model of possible intermediate, primary, and secondary outcomes of utilizing self-efficacy enhancing strategies in the conservative management of arthritis.
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