Psychological Intervention for Pain Management Following Musculoskeletal Injury: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Introduction: Psychological therapies are beneficial in controlling pain, but there is still a significant information gap about the combined effects of various interventions, especially in managing pain related to the musculoskeletal system. Methodology: A risk of bias assessment was conducted using the Cochrane tool for the included studies. This entailed assessing the risk associated with allocation by considering factors such as data evaluation (participation and result assessment) and blinding (randomization and concealment). Results: Five studies on the impact of psychological-based therapies on managing musculoskeletal pain were thoroughly examined for the meta-analysis. A statistically significant effect was seen in the pooled data, and the standardized mean differences (SMDs) showed a substantial decrease in the intensity of musculoskeletal discomfort. Effective results were shown in both the fixed-effects and random-effects models, supporting the validity of the conclusions. However, the large degree of variability between the studies highlights the need for care in interpreting the findings. It raises the possibility of differences in the effects of psychological therapies across various groups and methodologies. Conclusion: The studyhighlightedthe therapeutic value of psychological therapies for reducing pain related to the musculoskeletal system. These findings should be taken into account by researchers and clinicians when creating customized pain treatment plans.KeywordsCognitive Behavior Therapy, Injuries,Pain Management, Psychology.