Prognosis

• Prognosis:

  • Predictive reasoning based on presentation, response to management, patient’s ability and willingness to make changes to factors contributing
  • Natural course of the condition
  • Effectiveness of treatment
  • Patient’s ability and willingness to make changes e.g. lifestyle psychosocial, physical
• Prognosis - Consider:

  • Patient perspective and expectations
  • External incentives
  • Extent of activity participation restrictions
  • Nature of the problem
  • Pain type
  • Socio-economic status
  • Stage of healing
  • Length of history and progression of disorder
  • General health, age, pre-existing disorders