title: Self-efficacy in management of osteoarthritis.
abstract: Self-efficacy, a psychologic construct defined as one's confidence in performing a particular behavior, is a significant predictor of psychologic well-being, adherence to prescribed treatments, and pain coping mechanisms in persons who have arthritis. This article reviews the theory of self-efficacy, describes application of self-efficacy to the management of osteoarthritis (OA), and presents approaches to enhancing the patient's self-efficacy in management of OA and prevention of OA-related disability.
authors: Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, Research Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA. allegrante@tc.columbia.edu
authors: John P
authors: JP
authors: Allegrante
authors: Ray
authors: R
authors: Marks
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011788:Quality of Life; D020377:Self Efficacy