A prospective paired study of 157 patient-family member pairs found that both patients' and family members' preoperative pain-related fear beliefs were independently associated …
A qualitative study using constructivist grounded theory that developed a Decisional Conflict Model explaining how patients negotiate adherence to early mobilization after thoracic …
A "Threat Prioritization" mindset—prioritizing complication risks over pain—was found to be associated with greater engagement in postoperative activities and reduced fear of pain …
An integrated nurse-led intervention combining Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) and exposure therapy significantly reduced kinesiophobia and pain intensity while improving cough …