The relationship of fear of pain, pain anxiety, and fear-avoidance beliefs with perceived stress in surgical patients with postoperative kinesiophobia

The study found that pain anxiety and fear-avoidance beliefs are key factors contributing to kinesiophobia after surgery. Addressing these fears is important for improving postoperative mobility. Perceived stress mediated the relationship between these factors and kinesiophobia. Managing stress may be a helpful intervention to improve outcomes for postoperative patients. Healthcare providers should assess and address psychological factors like pain anxiety and fear-avoidance beliefs to promote better recovery and mobility in patients after surgery.