Psychosocial factors

• Psychosocial factors - Cognitive factors:

  • attention
  • attitudes and beliefs
  • expectations catastrophising
  • coping
  • What is the cause of your problem?
  • What does your pain mean to you?
• Psychosocial factors - Affective factors:

  • depression
  • anxiety
  • stress
  • fear
  • worry
  • frustration/anger
  • Much how much is your pain distressing you?
  • Is stress and anxiety an underlying problem for you?
  • Do you have strategies for coping with stress/anxiety?
• Psychosocial factors - Social factors:

  • socio-economic
  • education
  • relationships
  • culture
  • healthcare
  • Level of support?
  • Social and living situation?
  • Ensure to use appropriate screening tools e.g. questionnaires