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Psychological Interventions Added to Standard Care Improve Pain and Function Outcomes in Knee OA

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August 2025

Psychological Interventions Added to Standard Care Improve Pain and Function Outcomes in Knee OA

Vol: 307| Issue: 8| Number:1| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Psychological Interventions Added to Standard Care Improve Pain and Function Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Musculoskeletal Care . 2025 Jun;23(2):e70141.

Contributing Authors:
T Phelps J Gilby J Hosking J Gill

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Four randomized controlled trials including 628 patients with knee osteoarthritis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing psychological interventions (cognitive behavioural therapy or pain coping skills training) plus standard care vs. standard care alone. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain and physical function. The pooled results showed small to moderate improv...

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