title: [Preoperative psychological assessment prior to surgery in lumbar disk prolapse. A review of the literature].
abstract: Fifteen studies on the relations between preoperative psychological evaluation and outcome of operation after lumbar discectomy are evaluated. Firstly, the methodological shortcomings are pointed out, and then the results are discussed. It is concluded that high ratings on the MMPI scales for hypochondria, depression and hysteria are shown to be correlated with poor operative outcome. Other MMPI scales, and other psychological tests may have the same correlation. Finally, it is discussed which studies are still required before preoperative psychological evaluation can be used as a routine check in cases of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.
authors.forename: L V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Sørensen
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Mors
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011379:Prognosis; D011581:Psychological Tests
vernacular_title: Praeoperativ psykologisk verdering ved lumbal discusprolapsoperation. En litteraturoversigt.