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Vranceanu AM, Jochimsen KN, Brewer JR, Briskin EA, Parker RA, Macklin EA, Ring D, Jacobs C, Ly T, Archer KR, Conley CEW, Harris M, Matuszewski P, Obremskey WT, Laverty D, Bakhshaie J. A Brief Mind-body Intervention Is Feasible and May Prevent Persistent Pain After Acute Orthopaedic Traumas: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2024:00003086-990000000-01640. [PMID: 38899924 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000003111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 20% to 50% of patients develop persistent pain after traumatic orthopaedic injuries. Psychosocial factors are an important predictor of persistent pain; however, there are no evidence-based, mind-body interventions to prevent persistent pain for this patient population. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) Does the Toolkit for Optimal Recovery after Injury (TOR) achieve a priori feasibility benchmarks in a multisite randomized control trial (RCT)? (2) Does TOR demonstrate a preliminary effect in improving pain, as well as physical and emotional function? METHODS This pilot RCT of TOR versus a minimally enhanced usual care comparison group (MEUC) was conducted among 195 adults with an acute orthopaedic traumatic injury at risk for persistent pain at four geographically diverse Level 1 trauma centers between October 2021 to August 2023. Fifty percent (97 of 195) of participants were randomized to TOR (mean age 43 ± 17 years; 67% [65 of 97] women) and 50% (98) to MEUC (mean age 45 ± 16 years; 67% [66 of 98] women). In TOR, 24% (23 of 97) of patients were lost to follow-up, whereas in the MEUC, 17% (17 of 98) were lost. At 4 weeks, 78% (76 of 97) of patients in TOR and 95% (93 of 98) in the MEUC completed the assessments; by 12 weeks, 76% (74 of 97) of patients in TOR and 83% (81 of 98) in the MEUC completed the assessments (all participants were still included in the analysis consistent with an intention-to-treat approach). The TOR has four weekly video-administered sessions that teach pain coping skills. The MEUC is an educational pamphlet. Both were delivered in addition to usual care. Primary outcomes were feasibility of recruitment (the percentage of patients who met study criteria and enrolled) and data collection, appropriateness of treatment (the percent of participants in TOR who score above the midpoint on the Credibility and Expectancy Scale), acceptability (the percentage of patients in TOR who attend at least three of four sessions), and treatment satisfaction (the percent of participants in TOR who score above the midpoint on the Client Satisfaction Scale). Secondary outcomes included additional feasibility (including collecting data on narcotics and rescue medications and adverse events), fidelity (whether the intervention was delivered as planned) and acceptability metrics (patients and staff), pain (numeric rating scale), physical function (Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment questionnaire [SMFA], PROMIS), emotional function (PTSD [PTSD Checklist], depression [Center for Epidemiologic Study of Depression]), and intervention targets (pain catastrophizing, pain anxiety, coping, and mindfulness). Assessments occurred at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks. RESULTS Several outcomes exceeded a priori benchmarks: feasibility of recruitment (89% [210 of 235] of eligible participants consented), appropriateness (TOR: 73% [66 of 90] scored > midpoint on the Credibility and Expectancy Scale), data collection (79% [154 of 195] completed all surveys), satisfaction (TOR: 99% [75 of 76] > midpoint on the Client Satisfaction Scale), and acceptability (TOR: 73% [71 of 97] attended all four sessions). Participation in TOR, compared with the MEUC, was associated with improvement from baseline to postintervention and from baseline to follow-up in physical function (SMFA, baseline to post: -7 [95% CI -11 to -4]; p < 0.001; baseline to follow-up: -6 [95% CI -11 to -1]; p = 0.02), PROMIS (PROMIS-PF, baseline to follow-up: 2 [95% CI 0 to 4]; p = 0.045), pain at rest (baseline to post: -1.2 [95% CI -1.7 to -0.6]; p < 0.001; baseline to follow-up: -1 [95% CI -1.7 to -0.3]; p = 0.003), activity (baseline to post: -0.7 [95% CI -1.3 to -0.1]; p = 0.03; baseline to follow-up: -0.8 [95% CI -1.6 to -0.1]; p = 0.04), depressive symptoms (baseline to post: -6 [95% CI -9 to -3]; p < 0.001; baseline to follow-up: -5 [95% CI -9 to -2]; p < 0.002), and posttraumatic symptoms (baseline to post: -4 [95% CI -7 to 0]; p = 0.03; baseline to follow-up: -5 [95% CI -9 to -1]; p = 0.01). Improvements were generally clinically important and sustained or continued through the 3 months of follow-up (that is, above the minimum clinically important different [MCID] of 7 for the SMFA, the MCID of 3.6 for PROMIS, the MCID of 2 for pain at rest and pain during activity, the MCID of more than 10% change in depressive symptoms, and the MCID of 10 for posttraumatic symptoms). There were treatment-dependent improvements in pain catastrophizing, pain anxiety, coping, and mindfulness. CONCLUSION TOR was feasible and potentially efficacious in preventing persistent pain among patients with an acute orthopaedic traumatic injury. Using TOR in clinical practice may prevent persistent pain after orthopaedic traumatic injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study.
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- Ana-Maria Vranceanu
- Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Biostatistics Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Biostatistics Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Massachusetts General Brigham Sports Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Osher Center for Integrative Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Dong W, Sroka O, Campbell M, Thorne T, Siebert M, Rothberg D, Higgins T, Haller J, Marchand L. Recovery Curves for Lisfranc ORIF Using PROMIS Physical Function and Pain Interference. J Orthop Trauma 2024; 38:e175-e181. [PMID: 38381118 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the postoperative trajectory and recovery of patients who undergo Lisfranc open reduction and internal fixation using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI). METHODS DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Level 1 trauma center. PATIENT SELECTION CRITERIA Patients who underwent Lisfranc open reduction and internal fixation between January 2002 and December 2022 with documented PROMIS PF and/or PI scores after surgery. OUTCOME MEASURES AND COMPARISONS PROMIS PF and PI were mapped over time up to 1 year after surgery. A subanalysis was performed to compare recovery trajectories between high-energy and low-energy injuries. RESULTS A total of 182 patients were included with average age of 38.7 (SD 15.9) years (59 high-energy and 122 low-energy injuries). PROMIS PF scores at 0, 6, 12, 24, and 48 weeks were 30.2, 31.4, 39.2, 43.9, and 46.7, respectively. There was significant improvement in PROMIS PF between 6 and 12 weeks ( P < 0.001), 12-24 weeks ( P < 0.001), and 24-48 weeks ( P = 0.022). A significant difference in PROMIS PF between high and low-energy injuries was seen at 0 week (28.4 vs. 31.4, P = 0.010). PROMIS PI scores at 0, 6, 12, 24, and 48 weeks were 62.2, 58.5, 56.6, 55.7, and 55.6, respectively. There was significant improvement in PROMIS PI 0-6 weeks ( P = 0.016). A significant difference in PROMIS PI between high-energy and low-energy injuries was seen at 48 weeks with scores of (58.6 vs. 54.2, P = 0.044). CONCLUSIONS After Lisfranc open reduction and internal fixation, patients can expect improvement in PF up to 1 year after surgery, with the biggest improvement in PROMIS PF scores between 6 and 12 weeks and PROMIS PI scores between 0 and 6 weeks after surgery. Regardless the energy type, Lisfranc injuries seem to regain comparable PF by 6-12 months after surgery. However, patients with higher energy Lisfranc injuries should be counseled that these injuries may lead to worse PI at 1 year after surgery as compared with lower energy injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Willie Dong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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Wood MD, West NC, Fokkens C, Chen Y, Loftsgard KC, Cardinal K, Whyte SD, Portales-Casamar E, Görges M. An Individualized Postoperative Pain Risk Communication Tool for Use in Pediatric Surgery: Co-Design and Usability Evaluation. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2023; 6:e46785. [PMID: 37976087 PMCID: PMC10692877 DOI: 10.2196/46785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Risk identification and communication tools have the potential to improve health care by supporting clinician-patient or family discussion of treatment risks and benefits and helping patients make more informed decisions; however, they have yet to be tailored to pediatric surgery. User-centered design principles can help to ensure the successful development and uptake of health care tools. OBJECTIVE We aimed to develop and evaluate the usability of an easy-to-use tool to communicate a child's risk of postoperative pain to improve informed and collaborative preoperative decision-making between clinicians and families. METHODS With research ethics board approval, we conducted web-based co-design sessions with clinicians and family participants (people with lived surgical experience and parents of children who had recently undergone a surgical or medical procedure) at a tertiary pediatric hospital. Qualitative data from these sessions were analyzed thematically using NVivo (Lumivero) to identify design requirements to inform the iterative redesign of an existing prototype. We then evaluated the usability of our final prototype in one-to-one sessions with a new group of participants, in which we measured mental workload with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Task Load Index (TLX) and user satisfaction with the Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ). RESULTS A total of 12 participants (8 clinicians and 4 family participants) attended 5 co-design sessions. The 5 requirements were identified: (A) present risk severity descriptively and visually; (B) ensure appearance and navigation are user-friendly; (C) frame risk identification and mitigation strategies in positive terms; (D) categorize and describe risks clearly; and (E) emphasize collaboration and effective communication. A total of 12 new participants (7 clinicians and 5 family participants) completed a usability evaluation. Tasks were completed quickly (range 5-17 s) and accurately (range 11/12, 92% to 12/12, 100%), needing only 2 requests for assistance. The median (IQR) NASA TLX performance score of 78 (66-89) indicated that participants felt able to perform the required tasks, and an overall PSSUQ score of 2.1 (IQR 1.5-2.7) suggested acceptable user satisfaction with the tool. CONCLUSIONS The key design requirements were identified, and that guided the prototype redesign, which was positively evaluated during usability testing. Implementing a personalized risk communication tool into pediatric surgery can enhance the care process and improve informed and collaborative presurgical preparation and decision-making between clinicians and families of pediatric patients.
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- Michael D Wood
- Department of Anesthesiology Pharmacology & Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Research Institute, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Research Institute, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Research Institute, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- School of Information, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Research Institute, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- School of Information, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Research Institute, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology Pharmacology & Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Research Institute, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Research Institute, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Centre de recherche, Centre Hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology Pharmacology & Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Research Institute, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Weinerman J, Vazquez A, Schurhoff N, Shatz C, Goldenberg B, Constantinescu D, Hernandez GM. The impacts of anxiety and depression on outcomes in orthopaedic trauma surgery: a narrative review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023; 85:5523-5527. [PMID: 37920654 PMCID: PMC10619579 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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Introduction The impact of anxiety and depression on outcomes in orthopaedic trauma surgery is a topic of growing research interest. Patients and methods Orthopaedic trauma patients often experience high rates of psychiatric disorders, with anxiety and depression being the most prevalent. Mental health disorders have been shown to increase the risk of negative surgical outcomes and morbidity. This narrative review seeks to summarize the current literature surrounding the impacts of anxiety and depression on orthopaedic trauma surgery outcomes. Discussion There is a bidirectional relationship between chronic pain and mental health disorders, involving overlapping brain regions and neurotransmitter pathways. Anxiety and depression have been identified as predictors of negative surgical outcomes in orthopaedic trauma patients. Screening tools like the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener-7 (GAD-7), and Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form (SF-36) can assess mental health status and help tailor interventions. Psychological distress, chronic pain, and traumatic limb amputation are factors that contribute to adverse mental health outcomes in orthopaedic trauma patients. Opioid use for pain management is common in orthopaedic surgery, but it can worsen symptoms of depression and lead to dependency. Non-opioid pain management strategies may improve postoperative outcomes by reducing the impact of opioid-exacerbated depression. Conclusion Mental health interventions, both preoperative and postoperative, are crucial in optimizing surgical outcomes and improving patient quality of life. Multidisciplinary approaches that address both physical and mental health are recommended for orthopaedic trauma patients. Further research is needed to develop effective interventions for improving mental health outcomes in this patient population.
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- Jonathan Weinerman
- Department of Education, The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
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- Department of Education, The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
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- Department of Education, The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
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- Department of Education, The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Fetz K, Lefering R, Kaske S. Pre-Trauma Pain Is the Strongest Predictor of Persistent Enhanced Pain Patterns after Severe Trauma: Results of a Single-Centre Retrospective Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1327. [PMID: 37512138 PMCID: PMC10383629 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59071327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Traumatic injuries are a significant public health issue worldwide, with persistent enhanced pain being a common complication following severe trauma. Persistent and chronic pain can have a profound impact on patients' quality of life, affecting physical, emotional, and social functioning. This study aimed to investigate the pain patterns of trauma patients before and after severe trauma, and identify the predictors of persisting pain after injury. Materials and Methods: A total of 596 patients of a level-one trauma centre with severe trauma were included in this study. The Trauma Outcome Profile Scale was used to assess pain severity before and after trauma, and a logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the most significant predictors of relevant pain after severe trauma. Results: The mean age of the included patients was 48.2 years, and 72% were males. The most frequent cause of injury was traffic accidents, and the mean Injury Severity Score was 17.6. Nearly half of the patients experienced reduced pain-related quality of life after trauma, with persisting pain predominantly occurring in the neck, spine, shoulder, pelvis, hip, knee, and feet. Even minor injuries led to increased pain scores. Preexisting pain before injury (OR: 5.43; CI: 2.60-11.34), older age (OR: 2.09, CI: 1.22-3.27), female gender (OR: 1.08, CI: 0.73-1.59), and high injury severity (OR: 1.80, CI: 1.20-2.69) were identified as significant predictors of enhanced pain. Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of considering pre-existing pain, body area, and injury severity in assessing the risk of persistent pain in trauma patients.
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- Katharina Fetz
- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, 51109 Cologne, Germany
- Chair of Research Methodology and Statistics, Department of Psychology, Witten/Herdecke University, 58448 Witten, Germany
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, 51109 Cologne, Germany
- Institute for Emergency Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, 24118 Kiel, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, 51109 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, 51109 Cologne, Germany
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Lindahl M, Juneja H. I'll be back - Predictive validity of adults' expectations for recovery after fractures - A longitudinal observational study. Injury 2023:S0020-1383(23)00246-2. [PMID: 36925373 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Recovery after fractures due to accidents relates to all aspects of the biopsychosocial model. Therefore, it is difficult for the patients to foresee the consequences of the fractures. This study aimed to examine 1) patients' expectations regarding the impact of the injury on everyday life, 2) predictive validity of their expectations after six months, and 3) factors that predict a return to work. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients were 18-64 years old and hospitalized with simple or compound/multiple fractures due to an accident. During admission, structured interviews were conducted with a questionnaire covering working conditions, expectations regarding recovery, sports, economy, family, household, and return to work. Additionally, mental and physical status were covered with Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment questionnaire (SMFA) and Short Form 36, and working conditions were uncovered too. After six months, telephonic interviews were conducted with the 164 available patients to elucidate the impact of the fractures on everyday life, their health status, and sick leave. Likelihood ratios, post-test probabilities, and logistic regression analysis were performed to establish if patients' expectations predicted recovery, economy, sports, family, household, and return to work. RESULTS Few patients' baseline expectations about everyday life were met. The likelihood ratios were small, and the post-test probabilities for expectations consistent with outcomes were between 18% and 68%, with recovery as the lowest and participation in sports as the highest. In the multivariate analysis, patients' expectations did not predict short-term (less than two months) or long-term sick leave (more than three months). Self-rated health and the bother index of SMFA were significant short-term and long-term predictors for sick leave. Additionally, vitality, pain, and decision latitude at work predicted sick leave of less than two months. CONCLUSION A few days after the accident, patients' expectations about everyday life are not associated with outcomes six months later. Likelihood ratios indicate difficulties for the patients in predicting fractures' consequences on various aspects of everyday life. Return to work was associated with self-rated health and the bother index of SMFA. Future research should examine if fracture patients can benefit from comprehensive, individual counseling during admission to set appropriate expectations.
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- Marianne Lindahl
- Centre for Health and Rehabilitation, University College Absalon, Slagelse, Denmark.
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- Centre for Health and Rehabilitation, University College Absalon, Slagelse, Denmark
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Rucinski K, Leary E, Crist BD, Cook JL. Orthopaedic trauma patient non-adherence to follow-up visits at a level 1 trauma center serving an urban and rural population. Injury 2023; 54:880-886. [PMID: 36725488 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.01.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess key demographic and psychosocial variables that may be associated with non-adherence to clinic visits following orthopaedic trauma injuries to patients in an urban and rural population. METHODS This retrospective review included all operative and non-operative patients presenting to a Level I academic trauma center serving an urban and rural population in the Midwest following an orthopaedic injury. The study tracked patient attendance to scheduled orthopaedic trauma follow-up clinic visits after a scheduled visit in the clinic following a trauma-related injury. RESULTS Data were obtained for 5816 unique orthopaedic trauma patients who had 21,066 post-treatment follow-up visits scheduled. 1627 "no-show" appointments were recorded. Factors associated with no-shows included male sex, age between 26 and 35 years, self-reported race other than white, employment listed as disabled, household income below $25,000, education less than a high school level, uninsured, Medicaid insured, and relationship status reported as single. CONCLUSIONS In the present study, key demographic and psychosocial factors were significantly associated with patient adherence to scheduled follow-up appointments after treatment for orthopaedic trauma. Identifying patients at higher risk for nonadherence will allow healthcare teams to educate patients, providers, and staff, link patients to resources to enhance adherence, and work with their institutions to develop and implement protocols for improving adherence to follow-up appointments.
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- Kylee Rucinski
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia MO, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia MO, USA
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Tonapa SI, Mulyadi M, Yusuf A, Lee BO. Longitudinal Association Among Illness Perceptions, Coping, and Quality of Life After Extremity Injury. Orthop Nurs 2023; 42:83-91. [PMID: 36944201 DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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This longitudinal cohort study examined changes in illness perceptions, coping strategies, and quality of life in hospitalized participants who had sustained extremity injuries, and examined the associations among these changes. A sample of 138 patients with extremity injuries was recruited between August 2019 and April 2020 from the trauma units of two similar referral medical centers, each with a capacity of over 200 beds in Surabaya City, Indonesia. Outcome measures were assessed prior to hospital discharge and 3 months post-discharge, including the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted. We found that lower scores for illness perceptions (i.e., how a participant appraised and understood their medical condition and its possible consequences) and maladaptive coping strategies were significantly associated with lower quality of life scores. In addition, scores for adaptive coping strategies moderated the association between illness perceptions and quality of life. Our findings suggest that clinicians should endeavor to improve patients' illness perceptions and adaptive coping strategies during the first 3 months post-injury to promote improvement in quality of life following extremity injury.
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- Santo Imanuel Tonapa
- Santo Imanuel Tonapa, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Mulyadi Mulyadi, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Ah Yusuf, SKp, MKes, DR, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Bih-O Lee, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Santo Imanuel Tonapa, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Mulyadi Mulyadi, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Ah Yusuf, SKp, MKes, DR, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Bih-O Lee, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Santo Imanuel Tonapa, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Mulyadi Mulyadi, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Ah Yusuf, SKp, MKes, DR, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Bih-O Lee, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Santo Imanuel Tonapa, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Mulyadi Mulyadi, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Ah Yusuf, SKp, MKes, DR, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Bih-O Lee, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Saad BN, Rampertaap Y, Menken LG, Whitlock KG, Crook BS, Baker RL, Keller DM, Liporace FA, Gage MJ, Yoon RS. Direct versus indirect posterior malleolar fixation in the treatment of trimalleolar ankle fractures: Is there a difference in outcomes? OTA Int 2022; 5:e219. [PMID: 36569113 PMCID: PMC9782365 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in functional outcomes between direct and indirect surgical fixation methods of the posterior malleolus in the setting of trimalleolar fractures and identify any variables affecting patient outcomes. METHODS Primary outcomes were evaluated by PROMIS scores for short-term outcomes regarding total pain (TP) and total function (TF) comparing 40 patients with direct fixation with 77 with indirect fixation. Continuous variables were analyzed using t tests for parametric variables and the Mann-Whitney U test for nonparametric variables. Categorical variables were analyzed using a χ2 test. Univariate and multivariate linear regression models were performed to analyze factors that affect outcomes of TP and TF. RESULTS There was no difference in TP or TF between groups (P = 0.65 vs. P = 0.19). On univariate linear regression for TP, BMI, incidence of complication, tobacco use, and open injury showed significance in increasing pain levels with open injuries providing the greatest effect (coef = 11.8). On multivariate analysis, BMI, incidence of complication, open injury, and tourniquet time all significantly increased pain. For TF, univariate analysis showed age, BMI, incidence of complication, and diabetes to decrease function, and use of external fixator and tourniquet time increased function. In the multivariate model, increased BMI, open injuries, and increasing tourniquet time all decreased TF while use of an external fixator increased TF. CONCLUSION This study showed no difference in TP and TF using the PROMIS outcome scores when comparing direct fixation versus indirect fixation under univariate and multivariate models. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic III.
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- Bishoy N. Saad
- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma & Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jersey City Medical Center—RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ and
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma & Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jersey City Medical Center—RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ and
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma & Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jersey City Medical Center—RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ and
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma & Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jersey City Medical Center—RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ and
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma & Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jersey City Medical Center—RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ and
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma & Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jersey City Medical Center—RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ and
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Butler P, Nguyen T, Giummarra MJ, O'Leary S, Sterling M. Injury perceptions and their association with recovery outcomes in adults with traumatic orthopaedic injuries: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:7707-7722. [PMID: 34663157 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1988732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE How people perceive their injury may be associated with recovery. This scoping review used the Common Sense Model of Illness Perceptions (CSM) as a framework to: (1) characterise injury perceptions; (2) describe biopsychosocial factors related to injury perceptions, and (3) determine how injury perceptions are associated with recovery outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS A broad search strategy was used across eight databases to identify studies exploring injury perceptions and related concepts in adults with traumatic orthopaedic injuries. Two reviewers independently screened and extracted data. Quality appraisal was performed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. RESULTS The search yielded 9736 records, of which 22 publications were included; 12 quantitative and 10 qualitative studies. Overall, the quality of the evidence was low to moderate. Consistent with the CSM, injury perceptions comprised beliefs relating to the injury diagnosis, consequences, causes, recovery duration, and treatments. Perceptions of injury were multidimensional and influenced by personal, inter-personal, and socio-cultural factors. Negative injury perceptions were associated with worse functional outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Although this review provided some insight into the characteristics of injury perceptions, relationships between injury perceptions and recovery, and characteristics of perceptions across different socio-cultural or clinical settings are still poorly understood.Implications for rehabilitationA person's perception of their injury is complex; it emerges from dynamic interactions between personal, interpersonal and socio-cultural elements.People who perceive that their injury represents a threat to them typically report higher pain, negative affect, and worse general health than people with more positive perceptions of injury.Rehabilitation providers should consider how they might positively influence perceptions of traumatic orthopaedic injury.Perceptions of injury might be influenced at the individual level (e.g., during healthcare encounters), or at a system level, such as through endorsement of codes of practice for rehabilitation clinicians or funding of psychologically informed treatments to help people better understand their injuries.
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- Prudence Butler
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Physiotherapy Department, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Caulfield Pain Management and Research Centre, Caulfield Hospital, Caulfield, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Physiotherapy Department, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- RECOVER Injury Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Busse JW, Sprague S. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Optimize Post-Operative Fracture Recovery (COPE): protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:894. [PMID: 36273187 PMCID: PMC9587572 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06835-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Chronic, non-cancer pain affects approximately 20-30% of the population in North America, Europe, and Australia, with surgery and trauma frequently cited as inciting events. Prospective studies of fracture patients have demonstrated an association between somatic pre-occupation, poor coping, and low recovery expectations following surgery with persistent pain, functional limitations, and lower rates of return to work. Psychological interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), that are designed to modify unhelpful beliefs and behaviours have the potential to reduce persistent post-surgical pain and its associated effects among trauma patients. OBJECTIVE To determine whether online CBT, versus usual care, reduces the prevalence of moderate to severe persistent post-surgical pain among participants with an open or closed fracture of the appendicular skeleton. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Optimize Post-Operative Fracture Recovery (COPE) protocol will be followed to conduct a multi-centre randomized controlled trial. Participants undergoing surgical repair of a long bone fracture will be randomized to receive either (1) online CBT modules with asynchronous therapist feedback or (2) usual care. The primary outcome will be the prevalence of moderate to severe persistent post-surgical pain over 12 months post-fracture. Secondary outcomes include the Short Form-36 Physical and Mental Component Summary scores, return to function, pain severity and pain interference over 12 months post-fracture, and the proportion of patients prescribed opioid class medications (and average dose) at 6 and 12 months post-fracture. The COPE trial will enroll 1000 participants with open and closed fractures of the appendicular skeleton from approximately 10 hospitals in North America. DISCUSSION If CBT is effective in improving outcomes among patients with traumatic fractures, our findings will promote a new model of care that incorporates psychological barriers to recovery. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04274530. Registered on 14 February 2020.
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- Jason W. Busse
- grid.25073.330000 0004 1936 8227Department of Anesthesia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, HSC-2V9, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 293 Wellington St. N, Suite 110, Hamilton, ON L8L 8E7 Canada
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Wood MD, West NC, Sreepada R, Loftsgard KC, Petersen L, Robillard J, Page P, Ridgway R, Chadha NK, Portales-Casamar E, Görges M. Identifying risk factors, patient reported experience and outcome measures, and data capture tools for an individualized pain prediction tool in pediatrics: a focus group study (Preprint). JMIR Perioper Med 2022; 5:e42341. [DOI: 10.2196/42341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Otero-Ketterer E, Peñacoba-Puente C, Ferreira Pinheiro-Araujo C, Valera-Calero JA, Ortega-Santiago R. Biopsychosocial Factors for Chronicity in Individuals with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: An Umbrella Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191610145. [PMID: 36011780 PMCID: PMC9408093 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Low back pain (LBP) is a global and disabling problem. A considerable number of systematic reviews published over the past decade have reported a range of factors that increase the risk of chronicity due to LBP. This study summarizes up-to-date and high-level research evidence on the biopsychosocial prognostic factors of outcomes in adults with non-specific low back pain at follow-up. An umbrella review was carried out. PubMed, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL Plus and PEDro were searched for studies published between 1 January 2008 and 20 March 2020. Two reviewers independently screened abstracts and full texts, extracted data and assessed review quality. Fifteen systematic reviews met the eligibility criteria; all were deemed reliable according to our criteria. There were five prognostic factors with consistent evidence of association with poor acute-subacute LBP outcomes in the long term (high levels of pain intensity and disability, high emotional distress, negative recovery expectations and high physical demands at work), as well as one factor with consistent evidence of no association (low education levels). For mixed-duration LBP, there was one predictor consistently associated with poor outcomes in the long term (high pain catastrophism). We observed insufficient evidence to synthesize social factors as well as to fully assess predictors in the chronic phase of LBP. This study provides consistent evidence of the predictive value of biological and psychological factors for LBP outcomes in the long term. The identified prognostic factors should be considered for inclusion into low back pain explanatory models.
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- Emilia Otero-Ketterer
- Escuela Internacional de Doctorado, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
- Physiotherapy Department, Mutua Universal Mugenat, 28001 Alcalá de Henares, Spain
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- Valtradofi Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, Universidad Camilo José Cela, Villanueva de la Cañada, 28692 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
- Cátedra Institucional en Docencia, Clínica e Investigación en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Punción Seca y Ejercicio Terapéutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain
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Wood MD, Correa K, Ding P, Sreepada R, Loftsgard KC, Jordan I, West NC, Whyte SD, Portales-Casamar E, Görges M. Identification of Requirements for a Postoperative Pediatric Pain Risk Communication Tool: Focus Group Study With Clinicians and Family Members. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2022; 5:e37353. [PMID: 35838823 PMCID: PMC9338417 DOI: 10.2196/37353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pediatric surgery is associated with a risk of postoperative pain that can impact the family's quality of life. Although some risk factors for postoperative pain are known, these are often not consistently communicated to families. In addition, although tools for risk communication exist in other domains, none are tailored to pediatric surgery. OBJECTIVE As part of a larger project to develop pain risk prediction tools, we aimed to design an easy-to-use tool to effectively communicate a child's risk of postoperative pain to both clinicians and family members. METHODS With research ethics board approval, we conducted virtual focus groups (~1 hour each) comprising clinicians and family members (people with lived surgical experience and parents of children who had recently undergone surgery/medical procedures) at a tertiary pediatric hospital to understand and evaluate potential design approaches and strategies for effectively communicating and visualizing postoperative pain risk. Data were analyzed thematically to generate design requirements and to inform iterative prototype development. RESULTS In total, 19 participants (clinicians: n=10, 53%; family members: n=9, 47%) attended 6 focus group sessions. Participants indicated that risk was typically communicated verbally by clinicians to patients and their families, with severity indicated using a descriptive or a numerical representation or both, which would only occasionally be contextualized. Participants indicated that risk communication tools were seldom used but that families would benefit from risk information, time to reflect on the information, and follow-up with questions. In addition, 9 key design requirements and feature considerations for effective risk communication were identified: (1) present risk information clearly and with contextualization, (2) quantify the risk and contextualize it, (3) include checklists for preoperative family preparation, (4) provide risk information digitally to facilitate recall and sharing, (5) query the family's understanding to ensure comprehension of risk, (6) present the risk score using multimodal formats, (7) use color coding that is nonthreatening and avoids limitations with color blindness, (8) present the most significant factors contributing to the risk prediction, and (9) provide risk mitigation strategies to potentially decrease the patient's level of risk. CONCLUSIONS Key design requirements for a pediatric postoperative pain risk visualization tool were established and guided the development of an initial prototype. Implementing a risk communication tool into clinical practice has the potential to bridge existing gaps in the accessibility, utilization, and comprehension of personalized risk information between health care professionals and family members. Future iterative codesign and clinical evaluation of this risk communication tool are needed to confirm its utility in practice.
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- Michael D Wood
- Department of Anesthesiology Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,School of Information, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Lindahl M, Teljigović S, Nielsen NO. Six-months outcome after fracture for working-age persons analyzed using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health - a prospective cohort observational study. Physiother Theory Pract 2022:1-14. [PMID: 35257632 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2048932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fractures following trauma affect physical and mental health for working-age persons, and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) can help therapists understand the fractures' impact on daily lives. PURPOSE To examine self-reported functioning and outcomes six months after upper and lower body fractures and compare limitations using the ICF. METHODS Data were collected from 160 patients with fractures as part of a prospective cohort study. The primary outcome measure was the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment questionnaire that covers all domains of the ICF. Moreover, sick leave, sense of coherence, and physical activity were reported. RESULTS Six months after the injury, function had improved significantly, but patients reported problems on all domains in the ICF with few differences between the upper and lower body groups. Leisure activities caused problems for 63 (38.8%) of the patients and bothered 86 (53.8%). Problems performing work bothered 63 (39.4%) with no significant difference between the groups, although a significantly higher proportion in the upper body group had returned to work within two months (p < .001). CONCLUSION Six months after fractures, adults reported problems on all ICF domains, especially on the participation dimension, which therapists should address in the rehabilitation process.
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- Marianne Lindahl
- Center of Nutrition and Rehabilitation, University College Absalon, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Center of Nutrition and Rehabilitation, University College Absalon, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Center of Nutrition and Rehabilitation, University College Absalon, Roskilde, Denmark
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Heary KO, Wong AWK, Lau SCL, Dengler J, Thompson MR, Crock LW, Novak CB, Philip BA, Mackinnon SE. Quality of Life and Psychosocial Factors as Predictors of Pain Relief Following Nerve Surgery. Hand (N Y) 2022; 17:193-199. [PMID: 32188297 PMCID: PMC8984711 DOI: 10.1177/1558944720911213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background: Peripheral nerve injuries may result in pain, disability, and decreased quality of life (QoL). Pain is an incompletely understood experience and is associated with emotional and behavioral qualities. We hypothesized that pain following peripheral nerve surgery could be predicted by changes in emotions or QoL postoperatively. Methods: Using prospectively collected data, a retrospective study design was used to evaluate the relationships among pain, QoL, and psychosocial factors in patients who underwent peripheral nerve surgery. Patients completed questionnaires rating pain; impact of pain on QoL, sadness, depression, frustration, anger, and hopefulness before surgery; and each postoperative follow-up visit. Multilevel modeling was used to assess the concurrent and lagged relationships between pain and psychosocial factors. Results: Increased pain was concurrently associated with decreased hopefulness (P = .001) and increased the impact on QoL, sadness, depression, and anger (P < .001). In lagged analyses, the impact on QoL and anger prospectively predicted pain (P < .001 and P = .02, respectively). Pain predicted subsequent scores of QoL, sadness, depression, anger, and hopefulness (P < .01). Having an upper limb nerve injury and self-report of "no comment for childhood trauma" were predictors of postsurgical pain. Conclusion: Psychosocial measures and pain are reciprocally related among patients who underwent surgery for peripheral nerve injuries or compression. Our study provides evidence of the important relationships among psychosocial factors, pain, and outcome and identifies treatment targets following nerve surgery.
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- Washington University School of
Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University School of
Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University School of
Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA,Susan E. Mackinnon, Division of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of
Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8238, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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Prediction of recovery in trauma patients using Latent Markov models. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:2059-2080. [PMID: 34779870 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01798-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Patients' expectations during recovery after a trauma can affect the recovery. The aim of the present study was to identify different physical recovery trajectories based on Latent Markov Models (LMMs) and predict these recovery states based on individual patient characteristics. METHODS The data of a cohort of adult trauma patients until the age of 75 years with a length of hospital stay of 3 days and more were derived from the Brabant Injury Outcome Surveillance (BIOS) study. The EuroQol-5D 3-level version and the Health Utilities Index were used 1 week, and 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after injury. Four prediction models, for mobility, pain, self-care, and daily activity, were developed using LMMs with ordinal latent states and patient characteristics as predictors for the latent states. RESULTS In total, 1107 patients were included. Four models with three ordinal latent states were developed, with different covariates in each model. The prediction of the (ordinal) latent states in the LMMs yielded pseudo-R2 values between 40 and 53% and between 21 and 41% (depending of the type R2 used) and classification errors between 24 and 40%. Most patients seem to recover fast as only about a quarter of the patients remain with severe problems after 1 month. CONCLUSION The use of LMMs to model the development of physical function post-injury is a promising way to obtain a prediction of the physical recovery. The step-by-step prediction fits well with the outpatient follow-up and it can be used to inform the patients more tailor-made to manage the expectations.
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Heinzel JC, Dadun LF, Prahm C, Winter N, Bressler M, Lauer H, Ritter J, Daigeler A, Kolbenschlag J. Beyond the Knife-Reviewing the Interplay of Psychosocial Factors and Peripheral Nerve Lesions. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11111200. [PMID: 34834552 PMCID: PMC8624495 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11111200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve injuries are a common clinical problem. They not only affect the physical capabilities of the injured person due to loss of motor or sensory function but also have a significant impact on psychosocial aspects of life. The aim of this work is to review the interplay of psychosocial factors and peripheral nerve lesions. By reviewing the published literature, we identified several factors to be heavily influenced by peripheral nerve lesions. In addition to psychological factors like pain, depression, catastrophizing and stress, social factors like employment status and worker's compensation status could be identified to be influenced by peripheral nerve lesions as well as serving as predictors of functional outcome themselves, respectively. This work sheds a light not only on the impact of peripheral nerve lesions on psychosocial aspects of life, but also on the prognostic values of these factors of functional outcome. Interdisciplinary, individualized treatment of patients is required to identify patient at risk for adverse outcomes and provide them with emotional support when adapting to their new life situation.
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- Johannes C. Heinzel
- Department of Hand-, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Klinik Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (L.F.D.); (C.P.); (M.B.); (H.L.); (J.R.); (A.D.); (J.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-7071-6061038
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Klinik Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (L.F.D.); (C.P.); (M.B.); (H.L.); (J.R.); (A.D.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Klinik Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (L.F.D.); (C.P.); (M.B.); (H.L.); (J.R.); (A.D.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (HIH), University of Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany;
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Klinik Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (L.F.D.); (C.P.); (M.B.); (H.L.); (J.R.); (A.D.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Klinik Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (L.F.D.); (C.P.); (M.B.); (H.L.); (J.R.); (A.D.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Klinik Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (L.F.D.); (C.P.); (M.B.); (H.L.); (J.R.); (A.D.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Klinik Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (L.F.D.); (C.P.); (M.B.); (H.L.); (J.R.); (A.D.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Hand-, Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, BG Klinik Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 95, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (L.F.D.); (C.P.); (M.B.); (H.L.); (J.R.); (A.D.); (J.K.)
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Kithulegoda N, Strachan PH, Zacharias R, Buckley N, Busse JW. Exploring Canadian Veterans’ priorities regarding chronic pain research: A qualitative study. JOURNAL OF MILITARY, VETERAN AND FAMILY HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.3138/jmvfh-2021-0045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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LAY SUMMARY In 2020, the Canadian Federal Government launched the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE). A higher proportion of Veterans experience chronic pain than the general population and the Centre wanted to understand what research topics Veterans thought the new Centre should prioritize. One-on-one interviews were conducted with 11 Canadian Veterans living with chronic pain from five provinces. Eight priority areas for future research were determined: 1) pain care in the military, 2) postoperative care in the military, 3) coordination of services through Veterans Affairs Canada, 4) military-to-civilian transition, 5) primary care provider access outside the military, 6) knowledge of pain management among civilian health care providers, 7) engaging Veterans as partners in their care, and 8) identifying effective strategies for chronic pain management. These findings will help guide research efforts of the new CPCoE.
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- Natasha Kithulegoda
- Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health Systems Solutions and Virtual Care, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Gonzalez AI, Kortlever JTP, Crijns TJ, Ring D, Reichel LM, Vagner GA. Pain during physical examination of a healing upper extremity fracture. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2021; 46:476-481. [PMID: 32903126 DOI: 10.1177/1753193420952010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The evidence that symptom intensity and magnitude of limitations correlate with thoughts and emotions means that subjective signs, such as pain with physical examination, reflect both physical and mental health. During a 1-month evaluation of a rapidly healing upper extremity fracture with no risk of nonunion, 117 people completed measures of adaptiveness to pain and pain during the physical examination. Greater pain during examination correlated with less adaptive responses to pain and older age. This finding raises questions about using tenderness to assess fracture union.Level of evidence: II.
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- Amanda I Gonzalez
- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Findakli F, Busse JW, Schemitsch EH, Lonn E, Farrokhyar F, Bhandari M. Smoking, Obesity, and Disability Benefits or Litigation Are Not Associated with Clinically Important Reductions in Physical Functioning After Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Shaft Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:805-813. [PMID: 33196584 PMCID: PMC8083930 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Forty percent of long bone fractures involve the tibia. These fractures are associated with prolonged recovery and may adversely affect patients' long-term physical functioning; however, there is limited evidence to inform what factors influence functional recovery in this patient population. QUESTION/PURPOSE In a secondary analysis of a previous randomized trial, we asked: What fracture-related, demographic, social, or rehabilitative factors were associated with physical function 1 year after reamed intramedullary nailing of open or closed tibial shaft fractures? METHODS This is a secondary (retrospective) analysis of a prior randomized trial (Trial to Re-evaluate Ultrasound in the Treatment of Tibial Fractures; TRUST trial). In the TRUST trial, 501 patients with unilateral open or closed tibial shaft fractures were randomized to self-administer daily low-intensity pulsed ultrasound or use a sham device, of which 15% (73 of 501) were not followed for 1 year due to early study termination as a result of futility (no difference between active and sham interventions). Of the remaining patients, 70% (299 of 428) provided full data. All fractures were fixed using reamed (298 of 299) or unreamed (1 of 299) intramedullary nailing. Thus, we excluded the sole fracture fixed using unreamed intramedullary nailing. The co-primary study outcomes of the TRUST trial were time to radiographic healing and SF-36 physical component summary (SF-36 PCS) scores at 1-year. SF-36 PCS scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores being better, and the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) is 5 points. In this secondary analysis, based on clinical and biological rationale, we selected factors that may be associated with physical functioning as measured by SF-36 PCS scores. All selected factors were inserted simultaneously into a multivariate linear regression analysis. RESULTS After adjusting for potentially confounding factors, such as age, gender, and injury severity, we found that no factor showed an association that exceeded the MCID for physical functioning 1 year after intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures. The independent variables associated with lower physical functioning were current smoking status (mean difference -3.0 [95% confidence interval -5 to -0.5]; p = 0.02), BMI > 30 kg/m2 (mean difference -3.0 [95% CI -5.0 to -0.3]; p = 0.03), and receipt of disability benefits or involvement in litigation, or plans to be (mean difference -3.0 [95% CI -5.0 to -1]; p = 0.007). Patients who were employed (mean difference 4.6 [95% CI 2.0 to 7]; p < 0.001) and those who were advised by their surgeon to partially or fully bear weight postoperatively (mean difference 2.0 [95% CI 0.1 to 4.0]; p = 0.04) were associated with higher physical functioning. Age, gender, fracture severity, and receipt of early physical therapy were not associated with physical functioning at 1-year following surgical fixation. CONCLUSION Among patients with tibial fractures, none of the factors we analyzed, including smoking status, receipt of disability benefits or involvement in litigation, or BMI, showed an association with physical functioning that exceeded the MCID. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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- Fawaz Findakli
- F. Findakli, J. W. Busse, F. Farrokhyar, M. Bhandari, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, The Canadian Veterans Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- E. H. Schemitsch, Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- E. Lonn, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- M. Bhandari, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- F. Findakli, J. W. Busse, F. Farrokhyar, M. Bhandari, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, The Canadian Veterans Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- E. H. Schemitsch, Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- E. Lonn, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- M. Bhandari, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- F. Findakli, J. W. Busse, F. Farrokhyar, M. Bhandari, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, The Canadian Veterans Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- E. H. Schemitsch, Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- E. Lonn, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- M. Bhandari, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- F. Findakli, J. W. Busse, F. Farrokhyar, M. Bhandari, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, The Canadian Veterans Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- E. H. Schemitsch, Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- E. Lonn, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- M. Bhandari, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- F. Findakli, J. W. Busse, F. Farrokhyar, M. Bhandari, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, The Canadian Veterans Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- E. H. Schemitsch, Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- E. Lonn, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- M. Bhandari, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- F. Findakli, J. W. Busse, F. Farrokhyar, M. Bhandari, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- J. W. Busse, The Canadian Veterans Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- E. H. Schemitsch, Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- E. Lonn, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- M. Bhandari, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Using the STTGMA Risk Stratification Tool to Predict Complications, Additional Operations, and Functional Outcomes After Ankle Fracture. J Orthop Trauma 2021; 35:e134-e141. [PMID: 32890072 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the usefulness of a validated trauma triage score to stratify postdischarge complications, secondary procedures, and functional outcomes after ankle fracture. DESIGN Retrospective cohort. SETTING Level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS Four hundred fifteen patients 55 years of age and older with 431 ankle fractures. INTERVENTION Closed or open reduction. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Score for Trauma Triage in Geriatric and Middle-Aged Patients (STTGMA), postdischarge complications, secondary operations, Foot Function Index (FFI, n = 167), and Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA, n = 165). RESULTS Mean age was 66 years, 38% were men, and 68% of fractures were secondary to ground-level falls. Forty patients (9.6%) required an additional procedure, with implant removal most common (n = 21, 5.1%), and 102 (25%) experienced a postdischarge complication. On multiple linear regression, STTGMA was not a significant independent predictor of complications or secondary procedures. Patients completed FFI and SMFA surveys a median of 62 months (5.2 years) after injury. On the FFI, low-risk STTGMA stratification was an independent predictor of worse functional outcomes. Similarly, low-risk stratification was a predictor of worse scores on the SMFA dysfunction and daily activity subcategories (both B > 10, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Low-risk STTGMA stratification predicted worse long-term function. The STTGMA tool was not able to meaningfully stratify risk of postdischarge complications and secondary procedures after ankle fracture. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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The Psychological Effects of Musculoskeletal Trauma. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:e322-e329. [PMID: 33475305 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Musculoskeletal injuries comprise a large percentage of hospital admissions for adults and often contribute to persistent daily pain as an illness; opioid dependence; disability; and complaints of increased depression, anxiety, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The prevalence of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder after orthopaedic trauma has been found to be considerably greater than the general adult cohort. Soon after sustaining a fracture, psychological factors can predict pain and disability many months after injury, even after controlling for injury severity. Thus, early in the care of orthopaedic trauma, there exists an opportunity to improve overall health by attending to psychological and social concerns, along with physical health. Recent literature has identified clinically actionable subgroups within the orthopaedic trauma cohort that are at psychological risk after an injury. Improving positive factors such as resilience, social support, and self-efficacy via validated interventions such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness training, and other types of mindset training has helped people return to their daily routine. Raising awareness of the psychological effects of trauma among the orthopaedic community could improve post-treatment planning, increase referrals to appropriate nonmedical professionals, and implement earlier effective interventions.
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Current Concepts in Rehabilitation Protocols to Optimize Patient Function Following Musculoskeletal Trauma. Injury 2020; 51 Suppl 2:S5-S9. [PMID: 32418645 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.03.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) trauma is a major cause of disability and pain worldwide. Despite surgical advances following MSK injuries, poor functional outcomes following surgery remain a major public health concern. Traditional methods of rehabilitation involving bed rest and immobilization led to muscle weakness, joint stiffness, and an inability to return to previous levels of activity. Recent research has provided evidence that early rehabilitation with a multidisciplinary team can prevent these negative outcomes and improve functional outcomes following MSK trauma. In order to continue to optimize recovery, standardized rehabilitation protocols and technological advances are required.
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Hayden JA, Wilson MN, Riley RD, Iles R, Pincus T, Ogilvie R. Individual recovery expectations and prognosis of outcomes in non-specific low back pain: prognostic factor review. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 2019:CD011284. [PMID: 31765487 PMCID: PMC6877336 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011284.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low back pain is costly and disabling. Prognostic factor evidence can help healthcare providers and patients understand likely prognosis, inform the development of prediction models to identify subgroups, and may inform new treatment strategies. Recent studies have suggested that people who have poor expectations for recovery experience more back pain disability, but study results have differed. OBJECTIVES To synthesise evidence on the association between recovery expectations and disability outcomes in adults with low back pain, and explore sources of heterogeneity. SEARCH METHODS The search strategy included broad and focused electronic searches of MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycINFO to 12 March 2019, reference list searches of relevant reviews and included studies, and citation searches of relevant expectation measurement tools. SELECTION CRITERIA We included low back pain prognosis studies from any setting assessing general, self-efficacy, and treatment expectations (measured dichotomously and continuously on a 0 - 10 scale), and their association with work participation, clinically important recovery, functional limitations, or pain intensity outcomes at short (3 months), medium (6 months), long (12 months), and very long (> 16 months) follow-up. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We extracted study characteristics and all reported estimates of unadjusted and adjusted associations between expectations and related outcomes. Two review authors independently assessed risks of bias using the Quality in Prognosis Studies (QUIPS) tool. We conducted narrative syntheses and meta-analyses when appropriate unadjusted or adjusted estimates were available. Two review authors independently graded and reported the overall quality of evidence. MAIN RESULTS We screened 4635 unique citations to include 60 studies (30,530 participants). Thirty-five studies were conducted in Europe, 21 in North America, and four in Australia. Study populations were mostly chronic (37%), from healthcare (62%) or occupational settings (26%). General expectation was the most common type of recovery expectation measured (70%); 16 studies measured more than one type of expectation. Usable data for syntheses were available for 52 studies (87% of studies; 28,885 participants). We found moderate-quality evidence that positive recovery expectations are strongly associated with better work participation (narrative synthesis: 21 studies; meta-analysis: 12 studies, 4777 participants: odds ratio (OR) 2.43, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.64 to 3.62), and low-quality evidence for clinically important recovery outcomes (narrative synthesis: 12 studies; meta-analysis: 5 studies, 1820 participants: OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.49 to 2.41), both at follow-up times closest to 12 months, using adjusted data. The association of recovery expectations with other outcomes of interest, including functional limitations (narrative synthesis: 10 studies; meta-analysis: 3 studies, 1435 participants: OR 1.40, 95% CI 0.85 to 2.31) and pain intensity (narrative synthesis: 9 studies; meta-analysis: 3 studies, 1555 participants: OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.23) outcomes at follow-up times closest to 12 months using adjusted data, is less certain, achieving very low- and low-quality evidence, respectively. No studies reported statistically significant or clinically important negative associations between recovery expectations and any low back pain outcome. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found that individual recovery expectations are probably strongly associated with future work participation (moderate-quality evidence) and may be associated with clinically important recovery outcomes (low-quality evidence). The association of recovery expectations with other outcomes of interest is less certain. Our findings suggest that recovery expectations should be considered in future studies, to improve prognosis and management of low back pain.
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- Jill A Hayden
- Dalhousie UniversityDepartment of Community Health & Epidemiology5790 University AvenueRoom 403HalifaxNSCanadaB3H 1V7
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- Dalhousie UniversityDepartment of Community Health and EpidemiologyHalifaxNova ScotiaCanada
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- Keele UniversitySchool of Primary, Community and Social CareDavid Weatherall Building, Keele University CampusKeeleStaffordshireUKST5 5BG
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- Monash UniversityDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health SciencesPeninsula CampusFrankstonVictoriaAustralia3199
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- Royal Holloway University of LondonDepartment of PsychologyEghamSurreyUKTW20 0EX
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- Dalhousie UniversityCommunity Health & Epidemiology5760 University AvenueHalifaxCanadaB3H 1V7
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Integrated Practice Units: What Are They and How Can They Be Applied to Orthopaedic Trauma? J Orthop Trauma 2019; 33 Suppl 7:S43-S48. [PMID: 31596784 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Musculoskeletal professionals are looking for opportunities to provide integrated patient-centered models of care. Integrated practice units (IPUs) are structurally and functionally organized around the patient's medical condition over a full cycle of care with a comprehensive range of services delivered by dedicated multidisciplinary teams. Although IPUs have been developed for chronic orthopaedic conditions, such as hip and knee osteoarthritis, relatively little has been explored in relation to orthopaedic trauma. Development of novel IPUs for managing musculoskeletal injuries may help surgeons to better contend with the substantial burden associated with these conditions on the quality of life of individual patients and society at large. This review explores the challenges and unmet needs unique to orthopaedic trauma that could be bridged by high-value, integrated patient-centered models of care. It also provides a framework for the design and implementation of IPUs and the rationale of this framework in 3 major populations: ambulatory trauma, fragility fractures, and complex polytrauma. To conclude, in this review, we consider the mechanism and impact of alternative payment models in this setting.
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Edgley C, Hogg M, De Silva A, Braat S, Bucknill A, Leslie K. Severe acute pain and persistent post-surgical pain in orthopaedic trauma patients: a cohort study. Br J Anaesth 2019; 123:350-359. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2019.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Nowakowski ME, McCabe RE, Busse JW. Cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce persistent postsurgical pain following internal fixation of extremity fractures (COPE): Rationale for a randomized controlled trial. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN-REVUE CANADIENNE DE LA DOULEUR 2019; 3:59-68. [PMID: 35005420 PMCID: PMC8730643 DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2019.1615370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background: Approximately half of all patients who undergo surgical repair of extremity fractures report persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP) at 1-year post-surgery. Psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, catastrophization, poor coping, high somatic complaints, and pessimism about recovery are risk factors for the development of PPSP. It is possible that interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that target psychological factors may reduce the incidence of PPSP in this population. Aims: The current report reviews the role of psychological factors in the development of PPSP and discusses the rationale and protocol development for a multi-site randomized-controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of CBT in reducing PPSP in patients with surgically treated extremity fractures.
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- Matilda E. Nowakowski
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Chronic Pain Clinic, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- The Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- The Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- The Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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