Physical recovery in Arthroscopic knee surgery: unique contributions of coping behaviors to clinical outcomes and stress reactivity
Rosenberger P, Ickovics J, Epel E, D’Entremont D, Jokl P. Physical recovery in Arthroscopic knee surgery: unique contributions of coping behaviors to clinical outcomes and stress reactivity. Psychology And Health 2004, 19: 307-320. DOI: 10.1080/0887044042000193460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKnee functionKnee surgeryPhysical outcomesMinor knee surgeryPhysician's clinical assessmentGroup of patientsArthroscopic knee surgeryStress reactivitySerum cortisol levelsKnee arthroscopic surgeryKnee painPatient subsetsClinical outcomesHealthy patientsClinical assessmentEarly recoveryArthroscopic surgeryPreoperative interviewCortisol levelsCoping behaviorsSurgeryHigher cortisolPhysical recoveryPatientsAvoidant coping