1
|
Christidis N, Al-Moraissi EA, Al-Ak'hali MS, Minarji N, Zerfu B, Grigoriadis A, Schibbye R, Christidis M. Psychological treatments for temporomandibular disorder pain-A systematic review. J Oral Rehabil 2024; 51:1320-1336. [PMID: 38616535 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common. They affect abilities for carrying out daily tasks and influence different psychological aspects. In addition to standard treatment, psychological treatments have been suggested. The aim was to investigate the effects of psychological treatments on patients with painful TMD in a short- and long-term perspective. MATERIALS AND METHODS An electronic search was conducted in the databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Web of Science for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) reporting psychological interventions for TMD. Registered beforehand in PROSPERO (CRD42022320106). In total, 18 RCTs were included; six RCTs that could be used in the meta-analysis, and all 18 RCTs were used in the narrative synthesis. Risk of bias was assessed by the Cochrane's tool for assessing risk of bias and certainty of evidence by GRADE. RESULTS The narrative synthesis indicates that psychological treatment options seem equivalent to standard treatment for painful TMD. The meta-analysis showed that a combination of psychological treatment and standard treatment and manual treatment (very low-quality evidence) are significantly better in pain reduction than just counselling and standard treatments of TMD. CONCLUSION This study indicates that psychological treatments seem to reduce pain intensity in individuals with painful TMD, and that the effect seems to be equally good as standard treatment. However, a combination of psychological treatments and standard treatments seems to have an even better effect. This indicates that psychological treatments are promising as an additional treatment approach for painful TMDs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nikolaos Christidis
- Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences, Huddinge, Sweden
| | - Essam Ahmed Al-Moraissi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Thamar University, Dhamar, Yemen
| | | | - Natalie Minarji
- Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences, Huddinge, Sweden
| | - Bethel Zerfu
- Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences, Huddinge, Sweden
| | - Anastasios Grigoriadis
- Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences, Huddinge, Sweden
| | - Robert Schibbye
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences, Huddinge, Sweden
| | - Maria Christidis
- The Swedish Red Cross University, The Institute of Health Sciences, Huddinge, Sweden
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Sanabria-Mazo JP, D'Amico F, Cardeñosa E, Ferrer M, Edo S, Borràs X, McCracken LM, Feliu-Soler A, Sanz A, Luciano JV. Economic Evaluation of Videoconference Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Behavioral Activation Therapy for Depression Versus Usual Care Among Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain Plus Comorbid Depressive Symptoms. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2024; 25:104472. [PMID: 38242333 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2024.01.337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
Abstract
Chronic pain and depression are frequently comorbid conditions associated with significant health care and social costs. This study examined the cost-utility and cost-effectiveness of videoconference-based group forms of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Behavioral Activation Therapy for Depression (BATD), as a complement to treatment-as-usual (TAU), for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) plus depressive symptoms, compared to TAU alone. A trial-based economic evaluation (n = 234) was conducted from a governmental and health care perspective with a time horizon of 12 months. Primary outcomes were the Brief Pain Inventory-Interference Scale (BPI-IS) and Quality Adjusted Life Year. Compared to TAU, ACT achieved a significant reduction in total costs (d = .47), and BATD achieved significant reductions in indirect (d = .61) and total costs (d = .63). Significant improvements in BPI-IS (d = .73 and d = .66, respectively) and Quality Adjusted Life Year scores (d = .46 and d = .28, respectively) were found in ACT and BATD compared to TAU. No significant differences in costs and outcomes were found between ACT and BATD. In the intention-to-treat analyses, from the governmental and health care perspective, no significant differences in cost reduction and incremental effects were identified in the comparison between ACT, BATD, and TAU. However, in the complete case analysis, significant incremental effects of ACT (∆BPI-IS = -1.57 and -1.39, respectively) and BATD (∆BPI-IS = -1.08 and -1.04, respectively) compared with TAU were observed. In the per-protocol analysis, only the significant incremental effects of ACT (∆BPI-IS = -1.68 and -1.43, respectively) compared to TAU were detected. In conclusion, ACT and BATD might be efficient options in the management of CLBP plus comorbid depression symptoms as compared to usual care. However, no clear difference was found in the comparison between the 2 active therapies regarding cost-effectiveness or cost-utility. PERSPECTIVE: The economic evaluation of psychological therapies for the management of complex conditions can be used in decision-making and resource allocation. This study provides evidence that ACT and BATD are more effective and involve a greater reduction in costs than usual care in the management of CLBP plus comorbid depressive symptoms. TRIAL NUMBER: NCT04140838.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan P Sanabria-Mazo
- Teaching, Research & Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, St. Boi de Llobregat, Spain; Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
| | - Francesco D'Amico
- Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
| | - Eugenia Cardeñosa
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Basic Health Area (ABS) Maria Bernades, Direcció d'Atenció Primària Metropolitana Sud, Institut Català de la Salut, Viladecans, Spain
| | - Montse Ferrer
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Institut de Recerca Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Sílvia Edo
- Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
| | - Xavier Borràs
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
| | | | - Albert Feliu-Soler
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
| | - Antoni Sanz
- Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
| | - Juan V Luciano
- Teaching, Research & Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, St. Boi de Llobregat, Spain; Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Breugelmans L, Smeets RJEM, Köke AJA, Winkens B, Oosterwijk RFA, Beckers LWME. Outpatient interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment programme for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a longitudinal cohort study. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38910313 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2364822] [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: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
Abstract
PURPOSE To describe the outcomes of an interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment (IMPT) for chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) patients up until 12 months post-treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were gathered during routine clinical practice during a 3-year period (2019-2021) at six Dutch rehabilitation centres. Assessments included patient-reported outcome measures for multiple domains including disability, pain and fatigue. Longitudinal data were analysed using repeated-measures models and by quantifying responder rates. RESULTS Included were 2309 patients with a mean age of 43.7 (SD 12.9) years, of which 73% female. All outcomes showed significant improvements at each timepoint. At discharge, large effect sizes were found for disability, average and worst pain, fatigue and health-related quality of life. Improvements were largely sustained at 12-months. Relatively large proportions of patients had clinically relevant improvements after treatment (pain-related disability: 60%; average pain: 52%; worst pain: 37.4%; work capacity: 50%; concentration: 50%; fatigue: 46%). Patients who received a treatment extension showed further improvements for all outcome measures, except average pain. CONCLUSIONS At group level, all outcomes significantly improved with mainly large effect sizes. The results were mostly sustained. The proportion of patients showing clinically relevant improvements tends to be larger than previously reported for mixed CMP patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L Breugelmans
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
| | - R J E M Smeets
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- CIR Clinics in Revalidatie, Netherlands
- Pain in Motion International Research Group (PiM), Maastricht, Netherlands
| | - A J A Köke
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Pain in Motion International Research Group (PiM), Maastricht, Netherlands
| | - B Winkens
- Methodology & Statistics, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Faculty of Health, Life Sciences and Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
| | | | - L W M E Beckers
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hedman-Lagerlöf M, Gasslander N, Ahnlund Hoffmann A, Bragesjö M, Etzell A, Ezra S, Frostell E, Hedman-Lagerlöf E, Ivert C, Liliequist B, Ljótsson B, Hoppe JM, Palmgren J, Spansk E, Sundström F, Särnholm J, Tzavara G, Buhrman M, Axelsson E. Effect of exposure-based vs traditional cognitive behavior therapy for fibromyalgia: a two-site single-blind randomized controlled trial. Pain 2024; 165:1278-1288. [PMID: 38131181 PMCID: PMC11090030 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003128] [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: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
ABSTRACT Fibromyalgia is a debilitating pain condition for which treatment effects are typically modest. The most evaluated psychological treatment is traditional cognitive behavior therapy (T-CBT), but promising effects have recently been seen in exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy (Exp-CBT). We investigated whether Exp-CBT was superior to T-CBT in a randomized controlled trial. Self-referred participants with fibromyalgia (N = 274) were randomized (1:1) to 10 weeks of Exp-CBT or T-CBT. Treatments were delivered online and presented as "CBT for fibromyalgia." Participants were assessed at baseline, weekly during treatment, posttreatment, and at 6- and 12-month follow-up. Primary outcome was the difference in reduction in fibromyalgia severity as measured using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) over 11 assessment points from baseline to posttreatment, modelled within an intention-to-treat framework using linear mixed effects models fitted on multiple imputed data. Approximately 91% of weekly FIQ scores were collected over the main phase. There was no significant difference between Exp-CBT and T-CBT in the mean reduction of fibromyalgia severity from pretreatment to posttreatment (b = 1.3, 95% CI -3.0 to 5.7, P = 0.544, d = -0.10). Minimal clinically important improvement was seen 60% in Exp-CBT vs 59% in T-CBT. Effects were sustained up to 12 months posttreatment. This well-powered randomized trial indicated that Exp-CBT was not superior to T-CBT for fibromyalgia. Both treatments were associated with a marked reduction in fibromyalgia severity, and the online treatment format might be of high clinical utility. T-CBT can still be regarded a reference standard treatment that remains clinically relevant when compared to novel treatment approaches.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Hedman-Lagerlöf
- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Nils Gasslander
- Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Alice Ahnlund Hoffmann
- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Maria Bragesjö
- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Amanda Etzell
- Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Simon Ezra
- Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Elsa Frostell
- Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Erik Hedman-Lagerlöf
- Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Gustavsberg Primary Health Care Center, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Caroline Ivert
- Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Björn Liliequist
- Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Brjánn Ljótsson
- Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Johanna M. Hoppe
- Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Josefin Palmgren
- Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Edward Spansk
- Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Felicia Sundström
- Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Josefin Särnholm
- Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Georgia Tzavara
- Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Monica Buhrman
- Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Erland Axelsson
- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Liljeholmen Primary Health Care Center, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
- Academic Primary Health Care Center, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
McLoughlin R, Love J, Smith JG, Scott W, Noblet T. Evaluating the feasibility of delivering a pain management programme for adults living with sickle cell disease. Br J Pain 2024; 18:257-273. [PMID: 38751559 PMCID: PMC11092933 DOI: 10.1177/20494637231202744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Pain is the prominent feature of sickle cell disease (SCD) and negatively affects quality of life. Delivery of pain management programmes (PMPs) has been suggested in clinical guidelines for pain management in SCD; however, further evidence of the feasibility and effectiveness of PMPs in this population is needed. This study explored the feasibility of delivering a sickle cell pain management programme (SCPMP) for adults within a haemoglobinopathies service. Methods A single arm, repeated-measures observational design was used to determine feasibility of delivering the SCPMP at one study site. Primary feasibility outcomes were recruitment, completion of treatment and outcome measures, satisfaction, credibility and acceptability to participants. Secondary feasibility outcomes were treatment outcomes and processes, frequency of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) and healthcare utilisation. Results Four of five feasibility criteria were met. Annual recruitment of eight participants to a SCPMP was not achieved. Twenty-nine people began a SCPMP during the study period. Twenty-five (86.2%) participants attended ≥5/8 sessions and 21(84%) programme completers provided all end of programme questionnaires. Mean scores of >7 on ten-point scales were seen across satisfaction and credibility questions. At least moderate (Hedges g >0.5) effect sizes were seen in pre-post SCPMP measures of pain interference, anxiety, depression, self-efficacy, pain-related worry and acceptance. A small (Hedges g 0.4) effect size was seen in HRQoL. Following SCPMP attendance, mean frequency of self-reported VOC and hospital admissions reduced. Conclusions This study suggests that, given an adequate source of referrals, a SCPMP is feasible to deliver and appears acceptable and credible to participants. Exploration of influences on recruitment, such as barriers to group interventions, would be illuminating, prior to investigating feasibility of an adequately powered randomised-controlled trial.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rebecca McLoughlin
- Red Cell Pain Management & Psychology Service, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
| | - Jenna Love
- Red Cell Pain Management & Psychology Service, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
| | - Jared G Smith
- Population Health Research Institute, St George’s University of London, London, UK
- Clinical Research Unit, South West London & St George’s Mental Health Trust, Springfield University Hospital, London, UK
| | - Whitney Scott
- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
- INPUT Pain Management Unit, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
| | - Tim Noblet
- Physiotherapy Department, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Si M, Chen J, Zhang X, Zhu L, Jiang Y. Pain and daily interference among reproductive-age women with myofascial pelvic pain: Serial mediation roles of kinesiophobia, self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301095. [PMID: 38739604 PMCID: PMC11090321 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP), which is identified by tender points in the pelvic floor musculature, is a prevalent source of chronic pelvic pain in women. It may lead to physical and mental exhaustion, reproductive concerns, and coping difficulties in daily life and work than the disease itself. Pain-related cognitive processes can affect pain relief and quality of life. Kinesiophobia, self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing are frequently treated as mediators between pain and its related consequences. Greater kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing have been shown to be associated with adverse functional outcomes, while higher self-efficacy has been related with improved quality of life. Regarding MFPP in females of childbearing age, it remains unclear whether the effects of kinesiophobia, self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing on daily interference are direct or indirect; the influence on each variable is, therefore, not entirely evident. AIM The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between pain and daily interference in reproductive-age women with MFPP through kinesiophobia, self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing, as well as to identify areas for future investigation and intervention based on the data collected from this population. METHODS This is a multi-center cross-sectional study. The study was conducted from November 15, 2022 to November 10, 2023, 202 reproductive-age women with MFPP were recruited from 14 hospitals in ten provinces of China. The demographic variables, Brief Pain Inventory, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and Pain Catastrophizing Scale were used to measure the participants' related information. The data was described and analyzed using Descriptive analyses, Pearson correlation analysis, and Serial mediation modeling. RESULTS Pain not only had a direct positive impact (B = 0.575; SE = 0.081; 95%CI: LL = 0.415, UL = 0.735) on daily interference, but also had an indirect impact on daily interference through the independent mediating role of pain catastrophizing (B = 0.088; SE = 0.028; 95%CI: LL = 0.038, UL = 0.148), the chain mediating of kinesiophobia and catastrophizing (B = 0.057; SE = 0.019; 95%CI: LL = 0.024, UL = 0.098), and the four-stage serial mediating of kinesiophobia, self-efficacy and catastrophizing (B = 0.013; SE = 0.006; 95%CI: LL = 0.003, UL = 0.027). The proposed serial mediation model showed a good fit with the collected data. CONCLUSION The findings illustrate the significance of addressing pain catastrophizing and kinesiophobia (especially catastrophizing), and increasing self-efficacy in pain therapy, and suggest that functional recovery be integrated into pain therapy for reproductive-age women suffering from MFPP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mingyu Si
- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Juan Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Xue Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Lan Zhu
- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Yu Jiang
- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- School of Health Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Johannesson C, Nehlin C, Gordh T, Hysing EB, Bothelius K. Patients' experiences of treatment-relevant processes in multimodal pain rehabilitation for severe complex regional pain syndrome - a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1862-1869. [PMID: 37191973 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2209744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a longstanding condition with spontaneous and evoked pain, that usually occurs in an upper or lower extremity. Although it often resolves within the first year, it may for a minority progress to a chronic and occasionally severely disabling condition. The aim of this study was to explore patients' experiences and perceived effects of a specific treatment, designed for patients with severe and highly disabling CRPS, in order to identify possible treatment-relevant processes. METHODS The method used was a qualitative design, using semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions to capture participants' experiences and perceptions. Ten interviews were analyzed using applied thematic analysis. RESULTS Despite the fact that participants had a severe conditions, including nerve damage and a long duration of illness, they reported having been helped to increase flexible persistence, reduce fear and avoidance, and improve connections. This helped participants to significant improvements in daily life functioning. CONCLUSIONS The participants described distinct possible treatment-relevant processes leading to a substantial improvement in everyday life. The results imply that there is hope for this group that has been severely disabled for many years. This may help guide future clinical treatment trials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Christina Nehlin
- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Torsten Gordh
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Eva-Britt Hysing
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | | |
Collapse
|
8
|
McCallum C, Campbell M, Vines J, Rapley T, Ellis J, Deary V, Hackett K. A Smartphone App to Support Self-Management for People Living With Sjögren's Syndrome: Qualitative Co-Design Workshops. JMIR Hum Factors 2024; 11:e54172. [PMID: 38630530 PMCID: PMC11063884 DOI: 10.2196/54172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is the second most common autoimmune rheumatic disease, and the range of symptoms includes fatigue, dryness, sleep disturbances, and pain. Smartphone apps may help deliver a variety of cognitive and behavioral techniques to support self-management in SS. However, app-based interventions must be carefully designed to promote engagement and motivate behavior change. OBJECTIVE We aimed to explore self-management approaches and challenges experienced by people living with SS and produce a corresponding set of design recommendations that inform the design of an engaging, motivating, and evidence-based self-management app for those living with SS. METHODS We conducted a series of 8 co-design workshops and an additional 3 interviews with participants who were unable to attend a workshop. These were audio recorded, transcribed, and initially thematically analyzed using an inductive approach. Then, the themes were mapped to the Self-Determination Theory domains of competency, autonomy, and relatedness. RESULTS Participants experienced a considerable demand in the daily work required in self-managing their SS. The condition demanded unrelenting, fluctuating, and unpredictable mental, physical, and social efforts. Participants used a wide variety of techniques to self-manage their symptoms; however, their sense of competency was undermined by the complexity and interconnected nature of their symptoms and affected by interactions with others. The daily contexts in which this labor was occurring revealed ample opportunities to use digital health aids. The lived experience of participants showed that the constructs of competency, autonomy, and relatedness existed in a complex equilibrium with each other. Sometimes, they were disrupted by tensions, whereas on other occasions, they worked together harmoniously. CONCLUSIONS An SS self-management app needs to recognize the complexity and overlap of symptoms and the complexities of managing the condition in daily life. Identifying techniques that target several symptoms simultaneously may prevent users from becoming overwhelmed. Including techniques that support assertiveness and communication with others about the condition, its symptoms, and users' limitations may support users in their interactions with others and improve engagement in symptom management strategies. For digital health aids (such as self-management apps) to provide meaningful support, they should be designed according to human needs such as competence, autonomy, and relatedness. However, the complexities among the 3 Self-Determination Theory constructs should be carefully considered, as they present both design difficulties and opportunities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Claire McCallum
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
| | - Miglena Campbell
- Institute for Collective Place Leadership, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
| | - John Vines
- School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
| | - Tim Rapley
- Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
| | - Jason Ellis
- Department of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
| | - Vincent Deary
- Department of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
| | - Katie Hackett
- Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
van der Horst A, Meijer L, van Os-Medendorp H, Jukema JS, Bohlmeijer E, Schreurs KM, Kelders S. Benefits, Recruitment, Dropout, and Acceptability of the Strength Back Digital Health Intervention for Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery: Nonrandomized, Qualitative, and Quantitative Pilot Feasibility Study. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e54600. [PMID: 38324374 PMCID: PMC10882475 DOI: 10.2196/54600] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients undergoing spinal surgery report high levels of insecurity, pain, stress, and anxiety before and after surgery. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that surgery will resolve all issues; postsurgical recovery often entails moderate to severe postoperative pain, and some patients undergoing spinal surgery do not experience (long-term) pain relief after surgery. Therefore, focusing on sustainable coping skills and resilience is crucial for these patients. A digital health intervention based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and positive psychology (PP) was developed to enhance psychological flexibility and well-being and reduce postsurgical pain. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was 3-fold: to explore the potential benefits for patients undergoing spinal surgery of the digital ACT and PP intervention Strength Back (research question [RQ] 1), explore the feasibility of a future randomized controlled trial in terms of recruitment and dropout (RQ 2), and assess the acceptability of Strength Back by patients undergoing spinal surgery (RQ 3). METHODS We used a nonrandomized experimental design with an intervention group (n=17) and a control group (n=20). To explore the potential benefits of the intervention, participants in both groups filled out questionnaires before and after surgery. These questionnaires included measurements of pain intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), pain interference (Multidimensional Pain Inventory), anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), valued living (Engaged Living Scale), psychological flexibility (Psychological Inflexibility in Pain Scale), and mental well-being (Mental Health Continuum-Short Form). Semistructured interviews combined with log data and scores on the Twente Engagement With eHealth Technologies Scale were used to assess the acceptability of the intervention. RESULTS A significant improvement over time in emotional (V=99; P=.03) and overall (V=55; P=.004) well-being (Mental Health Continuum-Short Form) was observed only in the intervention group. In addition, the intervention group showed a significantly larger decline in pain intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale) than did the control group (U=75; P=.003). Of the available weekly modules on average 80% (12/15) was completed by patients undergoing spinal fusion and 67% (6/9) was completed by patients undergoing decompression surgery. A total of 68% (17/25) of the participants used the intervention until the final interview. Most participants (15/17, 88%) in the intervention group would recommend the intervention to future patients. CONCLUSIONS This pilot feasibility study showed that combining ACT and PP in a digital health intervention is promising for patients undergoing spinal surgery as the content was accepted by most of the participants and (larger) improvements in pain intensity and well-being were observed in the intervention group. A digital intervention for patients undergoing (spinal) surgery can use teachable moments, when patients are open to learning more about the surgery and rehabilitation afterward. A larger randomized controlled trial is now warranted.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Annemieke van der Horst
- Research Group Smart Health, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Deventer, Netherlands
- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth & Well-being Research - Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
| | - Laura Meijer
- Research Group Smart Health, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Deventer, Netherlands
| | | | - Jan S Jukema
- Research Group Smart Health, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Deventer, Netherlands
| | - Ernst Bohlmeijer
- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth & Well-being Research - Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
| | - Karlein Mg Schreurs
- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth & Well-being Research - Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
- Roessingh Research & Development, Enschede, Netherlands
| | - Saskia Kelders
- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth & Well-being Research - Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
- Optentia Research Focus Area, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Anderson M, McCracken LM, Scott W. An investigation of the associations between stigma, self-compassion, and pain outcomes during treatment based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1322723. [PMID: 38379625 PMCID: PMC10876841 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1322723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction Stigma adversely affects people with chronic pain. The qualities within self-compassion may be particularly useful for buffering the impact of stigma on people with pain. In the context of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based (ACT) treatment for chronic pain, this study investigated the association between changes in stigma and self-compassion and pain outcomes, and the potential moderating role of self-compassion on the association between stigma and pain outcomes. Materials and methods Five-hundred and nineteen patients completed standardized self-report questionnaires of stigma, self-compassion, psychological flexibility, pain intensity and interference, work and social adjustment, and depression symptoms at the start of an interdisciplinary ACT-based treatment for chronic pain. The same measures were completed at post-treatment (n = 431). Results The results indicated that key pain outcomes and self-compassion significantly improved during treatment, but stigma did not. Changes in stigma and self-compassion were significantly negatively correlated and changes in these variables were associated with improvements in treatment outcomes. There were significant main effects of stigma and self-compassion for many of the pre- and post-treatment regression models when psychological flexibility was not controlled for, but self-compassion did not moderate the association between stigma and pain outcomes. Stigma remained significant when psychological flexibility variables were controlled for, while self-compassion did not. Discussion The findings add to our conceptual understanding of the inter-relationships between stigma, self-compassion, and psychological flexibility and can contribute to treatment advancements to optimally target these variables.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Madeleine Anderson
- INPUT Pain Unit, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
| | | | - Whitney Scott
- INPUT Pain Unit, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Gerdle B, Dragioti E, Rivano Fischer M, Ringqvist Å. Acceptance and Fear-Avoidance Mediate Outcomes of Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Programs at 12-Month Follow-Up: A Clinical Registry-Based Longitudinal Cohort Study from the Swedish Quality Registry for Pain Rehabilitation (SQRP). J Pain Res 2024; 17:83-105. [PMID: 38196970 PMCID: PMC10775695 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s438260] [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: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Factors that influence outcomes of interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs (IPRP) are poorly known. It is unclear how outcomes are influenced by pain intensity, psychological distress, and coping strategies. Aim This clinical registry-based longitudinal cohort study has three aims: 1) to determine the relative importance of pain intensity, psychological distress, acceptance, and fear-avoidance for changes in three outcomes of IPRP at 12-month follow-up; 2) to investigate whether the effects of pain intensity and psychological distress on the three outcomes are mediated via acceptance and fear-avoidance; and 3) to determine whether sex is a moderator. Methods This study uses Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) from specialist units reporting data (2008-2016) to the Swedish Quality Registry for Pain Rehabilitation (SQRP). Adult chronic pain patients (N = 1991) answered the PROMs (background, pain, psychological distress, coping, participation, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL)). Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to explore the aims. Results Changes in acceptance (β:0.424-0.553; all P<0.001) were the strongest predictor of the three outcomes (changes in life control, interference, and HRQoL) at 12-month follow-up. The next strongest predictor was baseline acceptance (β: 0.177-0.233; all P<0.001) and changes in fear-avoidance (β: -0.152- -0.186; all P<0.001). Baseline pain intensity and psychological distress showed weak positive associations. Their effects on the three outcomes were mediated via acceptance aspects. Sex was not a moderator. Discussion and Conclusion Acceptance aspects (baseline and changes) were important predictors of IPRP outcomes. Changes in fear-avoidance were also important although to a lesser degree. Some of the effects of pain intensity and psychological distress on outcomes were mediated via acceptance at baseline. Future PLS-SEM analysis of real-world IPRP should include more potential mediators (eg, catastrophizing and more facets of psychological flexibility and fear-avoidance) and the components of IPRP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Björn Gerdle
- Pain and Rehabilitation Centre, and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
| | - Elena Dragioti
- Pain and Rehabilitation Centre, and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
| | - Marcelo Rivano Fischer
- Department of Neurosurgery and Pain Rehabilitation, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
| | - Åsa Ringqvist
- Department of Neurosurgery and Pain Rehabilitation, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Sundström FTA, Lavefjord A, Buhrman M, McCracken LM. Associations between psychological flexibility and daily functioning in endometriosis-related pain. Scand J Pain 2024; 24:sjpain-2022-0157. [PMID: 37867345 DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2022-0157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Processes of psychological flexibility (PF) are positively associated with health and wellbeing in several chronic pain disorders. However, these processes have not been investigated in endometriosis, a chronic pain disorder affecting 5-10 % of women worldwide. This study is a preliminary investigation of the associations between PF or psychological inflexibility (PI) and daily functioning in people with a primary diagnosis of endometriosis. METHODS This study is based on a secondary analysis of survey data from Swedish-speaking adult participants with chronic pain recruited online. The current study included only those reporting a diagnosis of endometriosis and significant long-term pain. All participants completed the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI), a measure of PF and PI, as well as other measures of PF, and measures of pain and daily functioning. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were performed to examine relations of PF and PI with measures of pain and daily functioning. RESULTS In general, PF facet scores from the MPFI did not correlate with pain interference but did correlate with depression, with the exception of acceptance. The overall facets of PI appeared to perform better as correlates and in regression. Established measures of PF performed in correlation and regression analyses generally as has been observed in other chronic pain populations, with significant positive associations. CONCLUSIONS In this preliminary analysis of PF and PI in participants with endometriosis-related pain, these processes appear relevant, especially in understanding depression, but results varied along with the measures used. Specifically, when employing the MPFI, the PI facets emerged as stronger correlates. The findings underscore the potential benefit of incorporating assessments of PF and PI as process variables in endometriosis-research, but also that careful consideration should be given when selecting instruments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Amani Lavefjord
- Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Monica Buhrman
- Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | | |
Collapse
|
13
|
Sharpe L, Richmond B, Menzies RE, Forrest D, Crombez G, Colagiuri B. A synthesis of meta-analyses of mindfulness-based interventions in pain. Pain 2024; 165:18-28. [PMID: 37578535 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
Abstract
ABSTRACT Mindfulness interventions have become popular in recent decades, with many trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses of the impact of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on pain. Although many meta-analyses provide support for MBIs, the results are more mixed than they at first appear. The aim of this umbrella review was to determine the strength of evidence for MBIs by synthesizing available meta-analyses in pain. We conducted a systematic search in 5 databases and extracted data from published meta-analyses as the unit of analysis. For each outcome, we reported the range of effect sizes observed across studies and identified the largest meta-analysis as the "representative" study. We separately analysed effect sizes for different pain conditions, different types of MBIs, different control groups, and different outcomes. We identified 21 meta-analyses that included 127 unique studies. According to Assessment of Multiple Systematic Review ratings, the meta-analyses ranged from very strong to weak. Overall, there was an impact of MBIs on pain severity, anxiety, and depression but not pain interference or disability. When conditions were considered in isolation, only fibromyalgia and headache benefited significantly from MBIs. Mindfulness-based interventions were more efficacious for pain severity than passive control conditions but not active control conditions. Only pain severity and anxiety were affected by MBIs at follow-up. Overall, our results suggest that individual meta-analyses of MBIs may have overestimated the efficacy of MBIs in a range of conditions. Mindfulness-based interventions likely have a role in pain management but should not be considered a panacea.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | - Geert Crombez
- Department of Experimental-Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
| | | |
Collapse
|
14
|
Sanabria-Mazo JP, Colomer-Carbonell A, Fernández-Vázquez Ó, Noboa-Rocamora G, Cardona-Ros G, McCracken LM, Montes-Pérez A, Castaño-Asins JR, Edo S, Borràs X, Sanz A, Feliu-Soler A, Luciano JV. A systematic review of cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions for comorbid chronic pain and clinically relevant psychological distress. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1200685. [PMID: 38187407 PMCID: PMC10766814 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1200685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Objective Chronic pain frequently co-occurs with clinically relevant psychological distress. A systematic review was conducted to identify the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions for patients with these comorbid conditions. Methods The systematic search was carried out in Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Scopus up to March 18th, 2023. Four reviewers independently conducted screenings, extraction, and quality assessment. Results Twelve randomized controlled trials and one non-randomized controlled trial involving 1,661 participants that examined the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (nine studies), Mindfulness-based Interventions (three studies), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (one study), and Behavioral Activation Therapy for Depression (one study) were included. Compared to treatment as usual, six out of eight studies of traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy reported significant differences in the reduction of depressive symptoms at post-treatment (d from 1.31 to 0.18) and four out of six at follow-up (d from 0.75 to 0.26); similarly, five out of six reported significant differences in the reduction of anxiety symptoms at post-treatment (d from 1.08 to 0.19) and three out of four at follow-up (d from 1.07 to 0.27). Overall, no significant differences between traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and treatment as usual were reported at post-treatment and follow-up in the studies exploring pain intensity and pain catastrophizing. Conclusion The available evidence suggests that traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may produce significant benefits for the improvement of depression, anxiety, and quality of life, but not for pain intensity and pain catastrophizing. More evidence is needed to determine the effects of MBI, ACT, and BATD. Systematic review registration PROSPERO, CRD42021219921.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan P. Sanabria-Mazo
- Teaching, Research, and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
| | - Ariadna Colomer-Carbonell
- Teaching, Research, and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
| | - Óscar Fernández-Vázquez
- Teaching, Research, and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Georgina Noboa-Rocamora
- Teaching, Research, and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Gemma Cardona-Ros
- Teaching, Research, and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
| | | | | | | | - Sílvia Edo
- Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Xavier Borràs
- Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
| | - Antoni Sanz
- Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Albert Feliu-Soler
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Juan V. Luciano
- Teaching, Research, and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Buhrman M, Tillfors M, Holländare F, Lekström E, Håkansson A, Boersma K. Psychological Treatment Targeting Acceptance and Compassion in Patients With Chronic Pain: A Randomized Controlled, Internet-delivered, Treatment Trial. Clin J Pain 2023; 39:672-685. [PMID: 37712248 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Chronic pain is often associated with lower function. Self-criticism is associated with depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to explore if fusing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and compassion-focused therapy could improve psychological well-being and disability in individuals with chronic pain with high levels of self-criticism in comparison to a wait-list control group. METHODS Individuals with chronic pain (n=71) were randomly assigned to an 8-week internet-based intervention focused on acceptance and compassion or a wait-list condition. Primary treatment outcomes were the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire, Self-Compassion Scale, and Pain Disability Index. Secondary outcomes were the Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale, Anxiety Sensitivity Index, Quality of Life Inventory, Multidimensional Pain Inventory, and Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire. RESULTS Missing data at postintervention were 22.5%. Intention-to-treat analyses were conducted using linear mixed models. The results revealed greater levels of acceptance and self-compassion for the treatment group, which were primary outcomes, with effect sizes ranging from small to large, and these results were maintained at 6-month follow-up. The rates of clinically significant improvements were also greater for the treatment group in comparison to the wait-list control group on acceptance and compassion. The treatment group also improved in the third primary outcome, pain disability. Significant differences were found in several of the secondary outcomes, in favor of the treatment group. DISCUSSION Internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with compassion-focused therapy components shows promise as a viable treatment option in the management of chronic pain.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Maria Tillfors
- Department of Social and Psychological Studies, Section of Psychology, Karlstad University, Karlstad
| | | | | | | | - Katja Boersma
- School of Medical Sciences
- Center for Health and Medical Psychology, School of Law, Psychology and Social Work, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
McCracken LM, Buhrman M, Brocki K. COVID-19 and processes of adjustment in people with persistent pain: the role of psychological flexibility. Scand J Pain 2023; 23:539-545. [PMID: 36779299 DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2022-0138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The purpose of the current study was to investigate facets of Psychological Flexibility (PF) and Psychological Inflexibility (PI) and their relations with depression, anxiety, and insomnia in people with chronic pain during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was predicted that the full set of facets would significantly predict all three outcomes. The relative contributions of differing facets and dimensions was explored. METHODS Participants with pain were selected from a sample of 1,657 Swedish adults responding to an online survey of health and COVID-19. Persistent pain was defined as pain on most days, present for three months or more. A total of 560, 33.8% of the total sample, were included in the analyses. Standardized and validated measures were used to measure depression, anxiety, and insomnia, and the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI) was used to measure both PF and PI. RESULTS Significant rates of depression, anxiety, and insomnia, at 43.1, 26.4, and 64.2%, respectively, were found in this sample. These rates appear higher than those found in a general sample in Sweden. PF was negatively associated with these problems while PI was positively associated with them. Better prediction of outcome was obtained by PI compared to PF. CONCLUSIONS PF and especially PI appear to have played a role in relation to health outcomes in people with persistent pain during the COVID-19 pandemic. This group of people appears to have been especially vulnerable to the impacts of the pandemic. This study motivates further investigation and development of treatment approaches, possibly focusing on training PF, for people with persistent pain in the current pandemic context and in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Monica Buhrman
- Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Karin Brocki
- Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Gould RL, Rawlinson C, Thompson B, Weeks K, Gossage-Worrall R, Cantrill H, Serfaty MA, Graham CD, McCracken LM, White D, Howard RJ, Bursnall M, Bradburn M, Al-Chalabi A, Orrell R, Chhetri SK, Noad R, Radunovic A, Williams T, Young CA, Dick D, Lawrence V, Goldstein LH, Young T, Ealing J, McLeod H, Williams N, Weatherly H, Cave R, Chiwera T, Pagnini F, Cooper C, Shaw PJ, McDermott CJ. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for people living with motor neuron disease: an uncontrolled feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2023; 9:116. [PMID: 37420261 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-023-01354-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Motor neuron disease (MND) is a fatal, progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive weakening and wasting of limb, bulbar, thoracic and abdominal muscles. Clear evidence-based guidance on how psychological distress should be managed in people living with MND (plwMND) is lacking. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychological therapy that may be particularly suitable for this population. However, to the authors' knowledge, no study to date has evaluated ACT for plwMND. Consequently, the primary aim of this uncontrolled feasibility study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of ACT for improving the psychological health of plwMND. METHODS PlwMND aged ≥ 18 years were recruited from 10 UK MND Care Centres/Clinics. Participants received up to 8 one-to-one ACT sessions, developed specifically for plwMND, plus usual care. Co-primary feasibility and acceptability outcomes were uptake (≥ 80% of the target sample [N = 28] recruited) and initial engagement with the intervention (≥ 70% completing ≥ 2 sessions). Secondary outcomes included measures of quality of life, anxiety, depression, disease-related functioning, health status and psychological flexibility in plwMND and quality of life and burden in caregivers. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and 6 months. RESULTS Both a priori indicators of success were met: 29 plwMND (104%) were recruited and 76% (22/29) attended ≥ 2 sessions. Attrition at 6-months was higher than anticipated (8/29, 28%), but only two dropouts were due to lack of acceptability of the intervention. Acceptability was further supported by good satisfaction with therapy and session attendance. Data were possibly suggestive of small improvements in anxiety and psychological quality of life from baseline to 6 months in plwMND, despite a small but expected deterioration in disease-related functioning and health status. CONCLUSIONS There was good evidence of acceptability and feasibility. Limitations included the lack of a control group and small sample size, which complicate interpretation of findings. A fully powered RCT to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of ACT for plwMND is underway. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was pre-registered with the ISRCTN Registry (ISRCTN12655391).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rebecca L Gould
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Wing B, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Rd, London, W1T 7NF, UK.
| | - Charlotte Rawlinson
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Wing B, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Rd, London, W1T 7NF, UK
| | - Ben Thompson
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | - Kirsty Weeks
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Wing B, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Rd, London, W1T 7NF, UK
| | - Rebecca Gossage-Worrall
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | - Hannah Cantrill
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | - Marc A Serfaty
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Wing B, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Rd, London, W1T 7NF, UK
- Priory Hospital North London, London, UK
| | - Christopher D Graham
- Strathclyde Psychology, Department of Psychological Sciences & Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
| | | | - David White
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | - Robert J Howard
- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, Wing B, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Rd, London, W1T 7NF, UK
| | - Matt Bursnall
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | - Mike Bradburn
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | - Ammar Al-Chalabi
- Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London, London, UK
| | - Richard Orrell
- Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
| | - Suresh K Chhetri
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire, UK
| | - Rupert Noad
- Department of Neuropsychology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK
| | | | - Tim Williams
- The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
| | | | - David Dick
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
| | - Vanessa Lawrence
- Health Services & Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
| | - Laura H Goldstein
- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
| | - Tracey Young
- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | - John Ealing
- Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
| | - Hamish McLeod
- Mental Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
| | - Nicola Williams
- Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
| | | | - Richard Cave
- Language and Cognition, University College London, London, UK
| | - Theresa Chiwera
- Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London, London, UK
| | - Francesco Pagnini
- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
| | - Cindy Cooper
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | - Pamela J Shaw
- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
| | | |
Collapse
|
18
|
Main CJ, Ballengee LA, George SZ, Beneciuk JM, Greco CM, Simon CB. Psychologically Informed Practice: The Importance of Communication in Clinical Implementation. Phys Ther 2023; 103:pzad047. [PMID: 37145093 PMCID: PMC10390082 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzad047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
There has been increasing interest in the secondary prevention of chronic pain and pain-associated disability over the past 3 decades. In 2011, psychologically informed practice (PiP) was suggested as a framework for managing persistent and recurrent pain, and, since then, it has underpinned the development of stratified care linking risk identification (screening). Although PiP research trials have demonstrated clinical and economic advantage over usual care, pragmatic studies have been less successful, and qualitative studies have identified implementation difficulties in both system delivery and individual clinical management. Effort has been put into the development of screening tools, the development of training, and the assessment of outcomes; however, the nature of the consultation has remained relatively unexplored. In this Perspective, a review of the nature of clinical consultations and the clinician-patient relationship is followed by reflections on the nature of communication and the outcome of training courses. Consideration is given to the optimization of communication, including the use of standardized patient-reported measures and the role of the therapist in facilitating adaptive behavior change. Several challenges in implementing a PiP approach in day-to-day practice are then considered. Following brief consideration of the impact of recent developments in health care, the Perspective concludes with a brief introduction to the PiP Consultation Roadmap (the subject of a companion paper), the use of which is suggested as a way of structuring the consultation with the flexibility required for a patient-centered approach to guided self-management of chronic pain conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chris J Main
- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, Newcastle, ST5 5BG, UK
| | - Lindsay A Ballengee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
| | - Steven Z George
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
| | - Jason M Beneciuk
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
| | - Carol M Greco
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
| | - Corey B Simon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Schaffer J, Fogelman N, Seo D, Sinha R. Chronic pain, chronic stress and substance use: overlapping mechanisms and implications. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2023; 4:1145934. [PMID: 37415830 PMCID: PMC10320206 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2023.1145934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Chronic pain is among the most common reasons adults in the U.S. seek medical care. Despite chronic pain's substantial impact on individuals' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, the biologic underpinnings of chronic pain remain incompletely understood. Such deleterious impact on an individuals' wellness is also manifested in the substantial co-occurrence of chronic stress with chronic pain. However, whether chronic stress and adversity and related alcohol and substance misuse increases risk of developing chronic pain, and, if so, what the overlapping psychobiological processes are, is not well understood. Individuals suffering with chronic pain find alleviation through prescription opioids as well as non-prescribed cannabis, alcohol, and other drugs to control pain, and use of these substances have grown significantly. Substance misuse also increases experience of chronic stress. Thus, given the evidence showing a strong correlation between chronic stress and chronic pain, we aim to review and identify overlapping factors and processes. We first explore the predisposing factors and psychologic features common to both conditions. This is followed by examining the overlapping neural circuitry of pain and stress in order to trace a common pathophysiologic processes for the development of chronic pain and its link to substance use. Based on the previous literature and our own findings, we propose a critical role for ventromedial prefrontal cortex dysfunction, an overlapping brain area associated with the regulation of both pain and stress that is also affected by substance use, as key in the risk of developing chronic pain. Finally, we identify the need for future research in exploring the role of medial prefrontal circuits in chronic pain pathology. Critically, in order to alleviate the enormous burden of chronic pain without exacerbating the co-occurring substance misuse crisis, we emphasize the need to find better approaches to treat and prevent chronic pain.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | - R. Sinha
- Department of Psychiatry and the Yale Stress Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Yang S, Zhang B, Wang D, Hu S, Wang W, Liu C, Wu Z, Yang C. Role of GABAergic system in the comorbidity of pain and depression. Brain Res Bull 2023:110691. [PMID: 37331640 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2023.110691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
Abstract
Patients with chronic pain often suffer with depressive symptoms, and these two conditions can be aggravated by each other over time, leading to an increase in symptom intensity and duration. The comorbidity of pain and depression poses a significant challenge to human health and quality of life, as it is often difficult to diagnose early and treat effectively. Therefore, exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying the comorbidity of chronic pain and depression is crucial to identifying new therapeutic targets for treatment. However, understanding the pathogenesis of comorbidity requires examining interactions among multiple factors, which calls for an integrative perspective. While several studies have explored the role of the GABAergic system in pain and depression, fewer have examined its interactions with other systems involved in their comorbidity. Here, we review the evidence that the role of GABAergic system in the comorbidity of chronic pain and depression, as well as the interactions between the GABAergic system and other secondary systems involved in pain and depression comorbidity, providing a comprehensive understanding of their intricate interplay.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Siqi Yang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029. China
| | - Bingyuan Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No. 399 Hailing South Road, Taizhou City, 225300, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Di Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029. China
| | - Suwan Hu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029. China
| | - Wenli Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029. China
| | - Cunming Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029. China
| | - Zifeng Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029. China.
| | - Chun Yang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029. China.
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Castaño-Asins JR, Sanabria-Mazo JP, Luciano JV, Barceló-Soler A, Martín-López LM, Del Arco-Churruca A, Lafuente-Baraza J, Bulbena A, Pérez-Solà V, Montes-Pérez A. Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the Management of Postsurgical Pain: Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial (SPINE-ACT Study). J Clin Med 2023; 12:4066. [PMID: 37373758 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12124066] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Research on the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for patients with degenerative lumbar pathology awaiting surgery are limited. However, there is evidence to suggest that this psychological therapy may be effective in improving pain interference, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. This is the protocol for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of ACT compared to treatment as usual (TAU) for people with degenerative lumbar pathology who are candidates for surgery in the short term. A total of 102 patients with degenerative lumbar spine pathology will be randomly assigned to TAU (control group) or ACT + TAU (intervention group). Participants will be assessed after treatment and at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups. The primary outcome will be the mean change from baseline on the Brief Pain Inventory (pain interference). Secondary outcomes will include changes in pain intensity, anxiety, depression, pain catastrophizing, fear of movement, quality of life, disability due to low back pain (LBP), pain acceptance, and psychological inflexibility. Linear mixed models will be used to analyze the data. Additionally, effect sizes and number needed to treat (NNT) will be calculated. We posit that ACT may be used to help patients cope with the stress and uncertainty associated with their condition and the surgery itself.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Juan P Sanabria-Mazo
- Teaching, Research & Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08830 St. Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
- Centre of Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), 28029 Madrid, Spain
| | - Juan V Luciano
- Teaching, Research & Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08830 St. Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Centre of Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Clinical & Health Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
| | | | | | | | | | - Antonio Bulbena
- Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
The Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin J Pain 2023; 39:147-157. [PMID: 36827194 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Previous meta-analyses of a small number of trials showed that acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) might improve chronic pain. Many new trials have been published afterward, and the factors that may impact the efficacy of ACT are less understood. We, therefore, conducted an updated systematic review with meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy of ACT for people with chronic pain. METHODS Randomized controlled trials that investigated the efficacy of ACT in clinical or community setting for adult populations with chronic pain were included. The methodological quality of trials was assessed with the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Standardized mean differences between ACT and comparison groups in their effects on 6 outcomes (ie, pain acceptance, quality of life, pain-related functioning, pain intensity, anxiety, and depression) were pooled across studies. RESULTS Of the 3171 records identified, 21 trials with 1962 participants were included for analysis. The comparison groups included active treatment and waitlist control/usual care. The standardized mean difference was 0.67 (95% CI: 0.48, 0.87) for pain acceptance, 0.43 (95% CI: 0.29, 0.57) for quality of life, -0.88 (95% CI: -1.14, -0.63) for pain-related functioning, -0.45 (95% CI: -0.62, -0.27) for pain intensity, -0.35 (95% CI: -0.54, -0.15) for anxiety, and -0.74 (95% CI, -0.98, -0.50) for depression, all favoring ACT. Subgroup analyses showed that the effects were statistically significant across almost all subgroups and for some outcomes were greater in the trials conducted in people with a specific diagnosis (as compared with those conducted in people with general chronic pain), the trials with waitlist or usual care control, the trials with a greater number of sessions of ACT, and the trials with a longer ACT intervention. DISCUSSION ACT is effective and comparable to, if not better than, some other available active treatments for chronic pain.
Collapse
|
23
|
Bjorbækmo WS, Dahl-Michelsen T, Nicholls DA. Editorial: "A Touch of Physiotherapy"-The significance and meaning of touch in the practice of physiotherapy. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2023; 4:1161574. [PMID: 37091131 PMCID: PMC10116377 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1161574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- W. S. Bjorbækmo
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Health Technology, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
- Department for Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Correspondence: W. S. Bjorbækmo
| | - T. Dahl-Michelsen
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Health Technology, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Health, VID – Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
| | - D. A. Nicholls
- School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
| |
Collapse
|