Pain-Related Self-Efficacy in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

An Investigation of Factors Affecting Pain-Related Self-Efficacy in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

The factors affecting pain-related self-efficacy in individuals with chronic neck pain were investigated. A total of 69 subjects participated in the study. After the demographic data of the subjects were taken, pain-self-efficacy questionnaire, Timed Up and Go Test, Berg Balance Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire were administered, respectively.

Inclusion Criteria;

1. Adults aged 30 to 65 years,
2. Adults with neck pain for at least 3 months,
3. Having a score of 3 or more on the visual analog scale for pain ,
4. To be willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria;

1. Diagnosed with neurological, vestibular, rheumatic, or endocrine disorders,
2. Had previous spinal surgery, neck trauma associated with post-traumatic amnesia or concurrent head injury, or cervical fracture or dislocation,
3. currently receiving treatment for neck pathology.