| Title | Mood and attitude predict pain outcomes following arthroscopic knee surgery. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Rosenberger, Patricia H., Robert Kerns, Peter Jokl, and Jeannette R. Ickovics |
| Journal | Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 70-6 |
| Date Published | 2009 Feb |
| ISSN | 1532-4796 |
| Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Affect, Aged, Arthroscopy, Attitude, Female, Humans, Knee, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Middle Aged, Pain, Postoperative Period, Prospective Studies, Stress, Psychological, Treatment Outcome |
| Abstract | Decreased pain represents a clinically important outcome following arthroscopic knee surgery. However, little is known about preoperative mood and attitudinal factors and their potential relationship with pain outcomes. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10995-010-0650-3 |
| Alternate Journal | Ann Behav Med |
