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SynthesisFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2024

Psychology of nerve injury, repair, and recovery: a systematic review.

Yaw Adu, Cameron T Cox, Evan J Hernandez, Christina Zhu, Zachary Trevino, Brendan J MacKay

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  4. Peripheral nerve repair: innovations and future directions.Journal of translational medicine · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Yaw AduSchool of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Cameron T CoxDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center Lubbock, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Evan J HernandezDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center Lubbock, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Christina ZhuSchool of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Zachary TrevinoCommunity, Family, and Addiction Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Brendan J MacKayDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center Lubbock, Lubbock, TX, United States.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) are associated with significant physical and psychological challenges, impacting both functional recovery and quality of life. Despite the physical focus of traditional treatments, psychological factors play a crucial role in the outcomes of PNI repair and recovery. Objectives: This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of psychological and social factors on the repair and recovery of peripheral nerve injuries. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases, covering studies from January 1985 to December 2022. A total of 36,190 records were identified, and after screening with Rayyan AI and applying inclusion criteria, 111 articles were selected for review. Results: The review highlights that pre-existing psychological conditions, as well as psychological responses to the injury and treatment, significantly influence recovery outcomes in PNI patients. Psychological interventions, when integrated into standard care, may improve functional recovery and quality of life. Conclusions: Psychosocial factors are critical in the management of PNIs and should be incorporated into treatment algorithms to enhance patient outcomes. Future research should focus on developing and integrating psychological support strategies in PNI treatment protocols.

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nerve recoverynerve repairperipheral nerve injury (PNI)peripheral neuropathypsychological factorspsychosocial

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PMID39568638
PMCPMC11576464

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