SynthesisMusculoskeletal care2025
Psychological Interventions Added to Standard Care Improve Pain and Function Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Genicular Artery Embolization for Chronic Exudative Knee Synovitis: Prospective 6-Month Clinical and Functional Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Slow march to surgery: using the COM-B model to explore the lived experience of individuals with knee osteoarthritis, awaiting joint replacement surgery.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveKnee osteoarthritis is a primary cause of disability across the world and current standard care fails to address all biopsychosocial contributions to pain. The current review aims to evaluate randomised controlled trials examining the effect of adding cognitive behavioural therapy or pain coping skills training to standard care on pain and function outcomes for individuals with knee osteoarthritis. DATA SOURCES: Systematic searches were conducted of CINAHL, EMBASE (OVID), Medline (EBSCO) and PsycINFO databases until July 2024 with no date restrictions.
methodsThis systematic review followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Risk of bias was assessed using the Risk of bias 2 tool. Meta-analysis using a random-effects model was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, and effect sizes from standardised mean differences were calculated using Cohen's d statistic. Heterogeneity was assessed using I-squared and Tau-squared tests.
resultsFour randomised controlled trials met eligibility criteria (n = 628, mean age 62.91), demonstrating a low risk of bias. The addition of cognitive behavioural therapy or pain coping skills training to standard care for knee osteoarthritis produced statistically significant changes in standardised mean differences (p < 0.001), showing small to medium effect sizes in pain (0.488) and function (0.340) between 3- and 6-month time points. Heterogeneity measured by I
conclusionAdding psychological interventions to standard care for knee osteoarthritis improves outcomes in both pain and function. These findings support the integration of psychological interventions into clinical practice.
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