Demoralization, Patient Activation, and the Outcome of Spine Surgery
It is now well established that psychosocial factors can adversely impact the outcome of spine surgery. This article discusses in detail one such recently-identified “risk” factor: demoralization. Several studies conducted by the author indicate that demoralization, an emotional construct distinct f...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Healthcare |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/4/1/11 |