Active care emphasizes which approach?

• A. Patch-only relief
• B. Patient-centered care focused on function and biopsychosocial (BPS) approach
• C. Relying on others to fix them
• D. Pain avoidance

Answer: (B)

Active care centers on getting patients actively involved in improving their function, using strategies that address physical, psychological, and social factors. It’s patient-centered and geared toward real-life activities and goals, not just reducing pain. Education, guided movement, and a plan for self-management empower people to maintain progress and adapt to daily demands within a biopsychosocial framework.

That’s why it’s the best fit: it emphasizes function and treats pain in the context of beliefs, mood, and social influences, rather than relying on passive fixes. The other options miss this approach—patch-only relief focuses on short-term symptoms without changing function, relying on others to fix them promotes dependence, and pain avoidance often leads to more disability by limiting activity and progression.