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World J Psychiatry. Jul 19, 2026; 16(7): 117282
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117282
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117282
Table 7 Comparison of Visual Analogue Scale pain scores at different time points between two groups, mean ± SD (points)
| Time | VAS score type | Kinesiophobia group | Non-kinesiophobia group (n = 149) | t value | P value | Corrected P value |
| Preoperatively | Resting | 2.8 ± 1.2 | 2.7 ± 1.1 | 0.717 | 0.474 | |
| After activities | 5.6 ± 1.4 | 5.5 ± 1.3 | 0.619 | 0.536 | ||
| 1 month postoperatively | Resting | 3.2 ± 1.1 | 2.9 ± 0.9 | 2.428 | 0.016 | 0.048 |
| After activities | 4.8 ± 1.3 | 3.9 ± 1.1 | 6.177 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | |
| 3 months postoperatively | Resting | 1.8 ± 0.9 | 1.2 ± 0.7 | 6.234 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
| After activities | 3.2 ± 1.1 | 2.3 ± 0.9 | 7.428 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | |
| 6 months postoperatively | Resting | 1.1 ± 0.7 | 0.6 ± 0.5 | 6.878 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
| After activities | 2.1 ± 0.9 | 1.3 ± 0.7 | 8.275 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Cui MX, Lian YJ, Zhu YK, Zhao HJ, Nie XG, Liu J. Impact of preoperative kinesiophobia on early rehabilitation compliance and functional recovery after arthroscopic meniscal repair. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 117282
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i7/117282.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.117282