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Wilk M, Zimba O, Haugeberg G, Korkosz M. Pain catastrophizing in rheumatic diseases: prevalence, origin, and implications. Rheumatol Int 2024; 44:985-1002. [PMID: 38609656 PMCID: PMC11108955 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-024-05583-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Pain is a crucial factor in rheumatic disorders, and reducing it is a primary goal of successful treatment. Adaptive pain-coping strategies can enhance this improvement, but maladaptive approaches such as pain catastrophizing may worsen overall patient well-being. This narrative review aims to provide a concise overview of the existing knowledge on pain catastrophizing in the most prevalent specific rheumatic disorders. The objective of this study was to improve understanding of this phenomenon and its implications, as well as to pinpoint potential directions for future research. We conducted searches in the MEDLINE/PubMed, SCOPUS, and DOAJ bibliography databases to identify articles related to pain catastrophizing in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondylarthritis, systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and osteoarthritis (non-surgical treatment). Data extraction was performed on November 1, 2023. The investigators screened the identified articles to determine their relevance and whether they met the inclusion criteria. Following a bibliography search, which was further expanded by screening of citations and references, we included 156 records in the current review. The full-text analysis centred on pain catastrophizing, encompassing its prevalence, pathogenesis, and impact. The review established the role of catastrophizing in amplifying pain and diminishing various aspects of general well-being. Also, potential treatment approaches were discussed and summarised across the examined disorders. Pain catastrophizing is as a significant factor in rheumatic disorders. Its impact warrants further exploration through prospective controlled trials to enhance global patient outcomes.
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- Mateusz Wilk
- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Internal Medicine, University Hospital in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Internal Medicine, University Hospital in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
- National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Internal Medicine N2, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Internal Medicine, University Hospital in Krakow, Krakow, Poland.
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Świętej Anny 12 St., 31-008, Kraków, Poland.
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Jayakumar P, Crijns TJ, Misciagna W, Manickas-Hill O, Malay M, Jiranek W, Mather RC, Lentz TA. What Are the Underlying Mental Health Constructs Associated With Level of Capability in People With Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2024; 482:633-644. [PMID: 38393957 PMCID: PMC10937005 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000003003] [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: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mental health characteristics such as negative mood, fear avoidance, unhelpful thoughts regarding pain, and low self-efficacy are associated with symptom intensity and capability among patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). Knowledge gaps remain regarding the conceptual and statistical overlap of these constructs and which of these are most strongly associated with capability in people with OA. Further study of these underlying factors can inform us which mental health assessments to prioritize and how to incorporate them into whole-person, psychologically informed care. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) What are the distinct underlying factors that can be identified using statistical grouping of responses to a multidimensional mental health survey administered to patients with OA? (2) What are the associations between these distinct underlying factors and capability in knee OA (measured using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Joint Replacement [KOOS JR]) and hip OA (measured using Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Joint Replacement [HOOS JR]), accounting for sociodemographic and clinical factors? METHODS We performed a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of adult patients who were referred to our program with a primary complaint of hip or knee pain secondary to OA between October 2017 and December 2020. Of the 2006 patients in the database, 38% (760) were excluded because they did not have a diagnosis of primary osteoarthritis, and 23% (292 of 1246) were excluded owing to missing data, leaving 954 patients available for analysis. Seventy-three percent (697) were women, with a mean age of 61 ± 10 years; 65% (623) of patients were White, and 52% (498) were insured under a commercial plan or via their employer. We analyzed demographic data, patient-reported outcome measures, and a multidimensional mental health survey (the 10-item Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag [OSPRO-YF] assessment tool), which are routinely collected for all patients at their baseline new-patient visit. To answer our first question about identifying underlying mental health factors, we performed an exploratory factor analysis of the OSPRO-YF score estimates. This technique helped identify statistically distinct underlying factors for the entire cohort based on extracting the maximum common variance among the variables of the OSPRO-YF. The exploratory factor analysis established how strongly different mental health characteristics were intercorrelated. A scree plot technique was then applied to reduce these factor groupings (based on Eigenvalues above 1.0) into a set of distinct factors. Predicted factor scores of these latent variables were generated and were subsequently used as explanatory variables in the multivariable analysis that identified variables associated with HOOS JR and KOOS JR scores. RESULTS Two underlying mental health factors were identified using exploratory factor analysis and the scree plot; we labeled them "pain coping" and "mood." For patients with knee OA, after accounting for confounders, worse mood and worse pain coping were associated with greater levels of incapability (KOOS JR) in separate models but when analyzed in a combined model, pain coping (regression coefficient -4.3 [95% confidence interval -5.4 to -3.2], partial R 2 0.076; p < 0.001) had the strongest relationship, and mood was no longer associated. Similarly, for hip OA, pain coping (regression coefficient -5.4 [95% CI -7.8 to -3.1], partial R 2 0.10; p < 0.001) had the strongest relationship, and mood was no longer associated. CONCLUSION This study simplifies the multitude of mental health assessments into two underlying factors: cognition (pain coping) and feelings (mood). When considered together, the association between capability and pain coping was dominant, signaling the importance of a mental health assessment in orthopaedic care to go beyond focusing on unhelpful feelings and mood (assessment of depression and anxiety) alone to include measures of pain coping, such as the Pain Catastrophizing Scale or Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, both of which have been used extensively in patients with musculoskeletal conditions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, prognostic study.
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- Prakash Jayakumar
- The Musculoskeletal Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Practice Transformation Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- The Musculoskeletal Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Practice Transformation Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Practice Transformation Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Practice Transformation Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Practice Transformation Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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Schaaf S, Flynn DM, Steffen AD, Ransom J, Doorenbos A. Pain Catastrophizing and Its Association with Military Medical Disability Among US Active Duty Service Members with Chronic Predominately Musculoskeletal Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. J Pain Res 2023; 16:3837-3852. [PMID: 37965277 PMCID: PMC10642487 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s400313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Context Pain catastrophizing is characterized by negative emotional and cognitive responses to pain and is a predictor of work-related disability. Its association with military medical disability has not been studied. Objective To (1) identify the pain catastrophizing scale (PCS) score cut point most strongly associated with military medical disability, (2) measure the difference in rate of disability between service members with baseline PCS scores above versus below the cut point, and (3) determine if improvement in PCS score during pain specialty care is associated with decreased likelihood of disability. Methods This was a retrospective cohort analysis comparing PCS scores collected from US Army active duty service members at time of initial visit to an interdisciplinary pain management center and periodically during pain treatment. Outcome was determination during the following year of a military service-disqualifying disability. Results Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves determined that a PCS score of 20 was the single cut point most closely associated with subsequent disability. Kaplan-Meier curves showed significantly higher disability rate during the following year among those with baseline PCS scores ≥20 (52%) compared to those with lower scores (26%). Scheffe-adjusted contrasts showed that service members with PCS scores ≥20 whose scores improved to <20 at follow-up were significantly less likely to have a medical disability (42.6%; 95% CI, 0.07-0.58) than those whose PCS score remained ≥20 (76.3%; 95% CI, 68.0%-84.7%). Conclusion A PCS score cut point of 20 distinguishes between high versus low likelihood of disability among service members. Those with high baseline PCS score had twice the likelihood of disability than those with low scores. Service members who decreased their PCS score from high to low during pain specialty care had lower likelihood of disability. Prospective research is needed to determine if treatments that lower pain catastrophizing yield reduced likelihood of subsequent disability.
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- Sherrill Schaaf
- School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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Pontillo M, Gunterstockman BM, Mauntel TC, Farrokhi S. The association between kinesiophobia and functional limitations in service members with knee pain. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2023; 65:102766. [PMID: 37207505 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102766] [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: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Knee diagnoses account for more than 50% of lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions in non-deployed US Service members. However, there is limited information regarding kinesiophobia in Service members with non-operative knee diagnoses. HYPOTHESES The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of high levels of kinesiophobia in US military Service members with knee pain across different knee diagnoses, and to determine the relationships between kinesiophobia and lower extremity function and/or specific functional limitations in Service members with knee pain. It was hypothesized Service members with knee pain would exhibit high levels of kinesiophobia across all knee diagnoses examined, and higher levels of both kinesiophobia and pain would be associated with worse self-reported function in this population. It was also hypothesized higher levels of kinesiophobia would be associated with functional activities with high knee loading. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV. METHODS Sixty-five US Service members presenting to an outpatient physical therapy clinic were included in this study (20 females; age = 30.8 ± 7.7 years; height = 1.74 ± 0.9 m; mass = 80.7 ± 16.2 kg). Inclusion criterion was the presence of knee pain (duration = 50 ± 59 months); exclusion criterion was knee pain as a sequela of knee surgery. Data regarding demographic, pain chronicity, pain by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), and Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) were retrospectively obtained from patients' medical records. A high level of kinesiophobia was defined as a TSK score of greater than 37 points. Patient diagnoses included: osteoarthritis (n = 16); patellofemoral pain syndrome (n = 23); and other non-operative knee diagnoses (n = 26). Commonality analysis was utilized to determine the effects of age, height, mass, NRS, and TSK on LEFS score. Predictor values were interpreted as <1% = negligible, >1% = small; >9% = moderate, >25% = large. Additionally, exploratory item-specific analyses examined the strength of the relationships between kinesiophobia and LEFS item responses. Binary logistic regression determined if difficulty with an individual LEFS item could be predicted from either NRS or TSK score. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS High levels of kinesiophobia were identified in 43 individuals (66%). NRS and TSK explained 19.4% and 8.6% of the unique variance in LEFS, and 38.5% and 20.5% of total variance, respectively. Age, height, and mass explained negligible to small proportions of the unique variance in LEFS. TSK and NRS were independent predictors for 13/20 individual LEFS items, with odds ratios ranging from 1.12 to 3.05 (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The majority of US Service members in this study exhibited high levels of kinesiophobia. Kinesiophobia was significantly related to self-reported functional scores and performance on individual functional tasks in Service members with knee pain. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Treatment strategies addressing both fear of movement and pain reduction in patients with knee pain may help optimize functional outcomes.
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- Marisa Pontillo
- Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Defense Health Agency, 7700 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA, USA; Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Services, and Sports Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
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- Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Defense Health Agency, 7700 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA, USA; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA; Department of Clinical Investigation, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC, USA
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- Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Defense Health Agency, 7700 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA, USA; Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Services, and Sports Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Jayakumar P, Galea VP, Geng M, Moore MG, Bozic KJ, Koenig KM. Functional Outcomes of a Musculoskeletal Integrated Practice Providing Comprehensive Whole Person Care for Hip Osteoarthritis. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S471-S478.e1. [PMID: 35288247 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Outcomes of hip osteoarthritis (OA) management within integrated practice units (IPUs) are lacking. This study reports 6-month and 1-year patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of IPU care, the proportion of patients achieving minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and substantial clinical benefit (SCB) at 1 year, and baseline factors associated with the likelihood of achieving MCID and SCB. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 1009 new patients presenting to an IPU with hip OA between October 2017 and June 2020. Patients experienced multidisciplinary team-based management. Individuals with baseline and 6-month PROs or baseline and 1-year PROs (Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Joint Replacement, HOOS JR) were included. We used anchor-based MCID and SCB thresholds and multivariable binary logistic regression models to identify baseline factors associated with achieving 1-year MCID and SCB. RESULTS HOOS JR increased from baseline to 6 months (Δ = 19.1 ± 2.1, P = .065) and baseline to 1 year (Δ = 35.8 ± 2.9, P < .001). At 1 year, 72.7% (IPU only) and 88% (IPU-based total hip arthroplasty [THA]) achieved MCID (P < .001), and 62.3% (IPU only) and 88% (IPU-based THA) achieved SCB (P < .001). In multivariable regression, lower baseline HOOS JR scores (r = 0.96, P = .04), undergoing THA (r = 0.213, P < .001), and fewer symptoms of generalized anxiety (r = 0.932, P = .018) were independently associated with achieving MCID at 1 year. The same factors were independently associated with achieving SCB at 1 year. Lower baseline anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire-7 item) and greater hip-related preoperative limitations result in greater likelihood of achieving MCID and SCB. CONCLUSION Significant improvements in patient outcomes can be achieved by IPUs providing comprehensive care for hip OA including the management of psychological distress. Future prospective studies should compare the outcomes of IPUs with traditional care in managing diverse patient phenotypes.
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX; New York Medical College, School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX; Texas A&M University, Engineering Medicine Program, Houston, TX
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX
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Preece SJ, Brookes N, Williams AE, Jones RK, Starbuck C, Jones A, Walsh NE. A new integrated behavioural intervention for knee osteoarthritis: development and pilot study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:526. [PMID: 34103040 PMCID: PMC8188786 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04389-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Exercise-based approaches have been a cornerstone of physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis for many years. However, clinical effects are considered small to modest and the need for continued adherence identified as a barrier to clinical efficacy. While exercise-based approaches focus on muscle strengthening, biomechanical research has identified that people with knee osteoarthritis over activate their muscles during functional tasks. Therefore, we aimed to create a new behavioural intervention, which integrated psychologically informed practice with biofeedback training to reduce muscle overactivity, and which was suitable for delivery by a physiotherapist. Methods Through literature review, we created a framework linking theory from pain science with emerging biomechanical concepts related to overactivity of the knee muscles. Using recognised behaviour change theory, we then mapped a set of intervention components which were iteratively developed through ongoing testing and consultation with patients and physiotherapists. Results The underlying framework incorporated ideas related to central sensitisation, motor responses to pain and also focused on the idea that increased knee muscle overactivity could result from postural compensation. Building on these ideas, we created an intervention with five components: making sense of pain, general relaxation, postural deconstruction, responding differently to pain and functional muscle retraining. The intervention incorporated a range of animated instructional videos to communicate concepts related to pain and biomechanical theory and also used EMG biofeedback to facilitate visualization of muscle patterns. User feedback was positive with patients describing the intervention as enabling them to “create a new normal” and to be “in control of their own treatment.” Furthermore, large reductions in pain were observed from 11 patients who received a prototype version of the intervention. Conclusion We have created a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis, designed to empower individuals with capability and motivation to change muscle activation patterns and beliefs associated with pain. We refer to this intervention as Cognitive Muscular Therapy. Preliminary feedback and clinical indications are positive, motivating future large-scale trials to understand potential efficacy. It is possible that this new approach could bring about improvements in the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis without the need for continued adherence to muscle strengthening programmes. Trial registration ISRCTN51913166 (Registered 24-02-2020, Retrospectively registered). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04389-0.
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- Stephen J Preece
- Centre for Health Sciences Research, University of Salford, Manchester, M6 6PU, UK.
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- Centre for Health Sciences Research, University of Salford, Manchester, M6 6PU, UK.,Physiotherapy Department, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, M6 8HD, UK
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- Centre for Health Sciences Research, University of Salford, Manchester, M6 6PU, UK
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- Centre for Health Sciences Research, University of Salford, Manchester, M6 6PU, UK
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- Centre for Health Sciences Research, University of Salford, Manchester, M6 6PU, UK
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- Human Pain Research Group, University of Manchester, Clinical Sciences Building, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, M6 8HD, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1DD, UK
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Ucero-Lozano R, López-Pina JA, Ortiz-Pérez A, Cuesta-Barriuso R. Quality of life and its predictors among adult patients with haemophilic arthropathy. An observational study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:448. [PMID: 33992116 PMCID: PMC8126122 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04319-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recurrent hemarthrosis that begin in childhood lead to progressive joint deterioration. Patients with haemophilia have chronic pain, functional disability and a reduced perception of health-related quality of life. PURPOSE To analyse the perceived quality of life of adult patients with haemophilic arthropathy and its relationship with pain, joint condition, kinesiophobia and catastrophism. METHODS Eighty-three adult patients with haemophilia were included in this multicentre, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Perceived quality of life (36-Item Short Form Health Survey), perceived usual and maximum pain (visual analogue scale), joint condition (Haemophilia Joint Health Score), kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia) and catastrophism (Pain Catastrophizing Scale) were assessed. Sociodemographic, clinical and therapeutic variables and drug consumption for pain control were collected. Descriptive statistics used means and standard deviations. The correlation of quality of life with the dependent variables was calculated with the Pearson correlation test. The differences in quality of life as a function of the binomial variables were calculated with Student's t-test for independent samples. RESULTS Physical component of quality of life perceived by patients with hemophilia is lower than Spanish population (30.51 VS 48.85). Regarding the mental component, patients with hemophilia showed higher values (56.07 VS 49.97). Catastrophism correlated (p < .05) with all items of quality of life questionnaire. Kinesiophobia correlated (p < .05) with all items of quality of life except to role-emotional (r = -.18; p > .05). Habitual and maximal joint pain correlated with all items except to role-emotional (r = - .19 and r = - .09, respectively) and mental component score (r = - .16 and r = - .07, respectively). Catastrophism and weekly drug intake were inversely correlated with quality of life. Age was positively correlated with perceived quality of life. There were differences in quality of life as a function of the severity of haemophilia and the intake of drugs for pain control. CONCLUSIONS The perceived quality of life of adult patients with haemophilia is worse than that of the Spanish population. Pain, kinesiophobia, catastrophism, haemophilia severity and the intake of pain-control medication influence the quality of life of these patients.
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- Health Psychologist, Free Exercise of the Profession, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.
- Royal Victoria Eugenia Foundation, Madrid, Spain.
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