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Yellow flags: Psychosocial factors which may contribute to long-term distress, disability and chronic pain. |
| Factors important in predicting poor outcomes: |
| • Belief that pain is harmful or disabling |
| • Fear-avoidance behaviour and reduced activity |
| • Tendency to low mood and social withdrawal |
| • Dependence on passive treatment rather than active participation |
Pollard and de Luca Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2009 17:12 doi:10.1186/1746-1340-17-12 |