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style of dialog. More research on incorporating dysfunctional illness perceptions in inter- vention studies for the management of musculoskeletal pain is recommended, as well as research on the prognoses of illness perceptions for pain and physical function.
Conclusion
There is limited to moderate evidence for the cross-sectional relationship between illness perceptions and various musculoskeletal pain conditions. The prognostic value of these relationships, however, remains unclear. For future research, the authors suggest investigating the longitudinal relationship between illness perception domains and outcome in more detail. In addition, studies on the feasibility and impact of incorporating illness perceptions in interventions for the management of musculoskeletal pain are recommended.
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