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Asal MGR, Atta MHR, Abdelaliem SMF, El-Sayed AAI, El-Deeb HAAEM. Perceived stress, coping strategies, symptoms severity and function status among carpal tunnel syndrome patients: a nurse-led correlational Study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:83. [PMID: 38303046 PMCID: PMC10832276 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01761-y] [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: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent condition characterized by hand pain, tingling, and numbness. The severity of symptoms and functional status in CTS patients may be influenced by perceived stress and how individuals cope with it. However, scarce knowledge exists about the role of coping strategies as moderators in this relationship. Unfolding the role of perceived stress and coping strategies for CTS management will help the nurse to provide comprehensive and tailored nursing care. This will ultimately improve patient comfort, functionality, and quality of life. PURPOSES This study aimed to examine the role of coping strategies (adaptive and maladaptive) in the relationship between perceived stress and both symptoms severity and function status among those patients. METHOD We employed a multisite, correlational study design with moderation analysis. The study included 215 patients with CTS from neurosurgery outpatient clinics at three hospitals in Egypt. After obtaining their consent to participate, eligible participants completed anonymous, self-reported measures of perceived stress, the brief COPE inventory, and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire. Demographic and biomedical data were also collected. The questionnaire took about 20 min to be completed. The data was collected over six months, starting in February 2023. RESULTS The results showed that perceived stress, adaptive coping, and maladaptive coping were significant predictors of symptoms severity and functional status. Adaptive coping moderated the relationships between perceived stress and both symptoms severity and function status, while maladaptive coping did not. The interaction between perceived stress and adaptive coping explained a moderate effect on symptoms severity and function status after controlling for the main effects and the covariates. CONCLUSION This study explored the relationship between perceived stress, coping strategies, and outcomes in patients with CTS. The results indicate that nurses play a vital role in assessing and assisting patients to adopt effective coping strategies to manage perceived stress and alleviate symptoms and functional impairment. Moreover, the findings support the need for psychological interventions that address both perceived stress and coping strategies as a way to enhance the functioning status and quality of life of patients with CTS.
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- Maha Gamal Ramadan Asal
- Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, 9 Edmond Vermont Street - Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Psychiatric and mental health nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, 9 Edmond Vermont Street - Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, 9 Edmond Vermont Street - Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt
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De Baets L, Vets N, Emmerzaal J, Devoogdt N, De Groef A. Altered upper limb motor behavior in breast cancer survivors and its relation to pain: A narrative review. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2024; 307:298-308. [PMID: 36398938 DOI: 10.1002/ar.25120] [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: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women and many women suffer from persistent physical and psychological complaints following their cancer treatment. Altered motor behavior at the shoulder region and upper limb, that is, alterations in movement patterns, spatiotemporal movement characteristics and muscle activation patterns, is a common physical consequence of breast cancer treatment, that can have a clear impact on daily life functioning and quality of life. Furthermore, altered upper limb motor behavior is suggested to relate to upper limb pain, which is very commonly reported in breast cancer survivors (BCS). This review, prepared according to the SANRA guidelines, looks into the current understanding of alterations in motor behavior at shoulder and upper limb in BCS, by discussing the factors related to this altered behavior. In this, we specifically focus on the relation between motor behavior and pain. Results of our search show that cancer treatment modality is predictive for shoulder range of motion. Furthermore, single prospective studies show depressive symptoms, living alone, being non-white and low physical activity levels as predicting factors for reduced shoulder range of motion. Pain as factor related to altered motor behavior is only assessed in cross-sectional research, limiting its interpretation in context of being cause or consequence of motor behavioral adaptations, and on the underlying mechanism explaining their relation. It is concluded that studies which explain the mechanisms how and in which subgroup of BCS motor behavioral alterations are associated with pain at the upper limb, are necessary in future.
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- Liesbet De Baets
- Pain in Motion Research Group (PAIN), Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education & Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Center for Lymphedema, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, MOVANT, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Mazurek J, Cieślik B, Wrzeciono A, Gajda R, Szczepańska-Gieracha J. Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy Is Supportive for Orthopedic Rehabilitation among the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7681. [PMID: 38137750 PMCID: PMC10743561 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12247681] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This research aimed to determine the efficacy of VR therapy in mitigating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among older adults following arthroplasty surgery and to comprehend the influence of psychological improvement on changes in functional outcomes. METHODS Utilizing a parallel-group randomized controlled trial design, the study involved 68 osteoarthritis patients who had recently undergone either total hip or knee arthroplasty. Subjects were split into two groups. The experimental group underwent eight VR therapy sessions during their rehabilitation, while the control group was given standard care. Assessments encompassed both psychological and functional outcomes, with tools like the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and the Barthel Index, among others. The experimental group showcased notable enhancements in both psychological and functional areas compared to the control group. RESULTS A significant (p value of < 0.001) relationship was found between psychological progress and functional recovery, indicating that psychological factors can serve as predictors for functional outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The findings emphasize the promising role of VR therapy as a beneficial addition to the rehabilitation process for older adults' post-hip and knee arthroplasty. The integration of psychological interventions in standard rehabilitation practices appears valuable, but further studies are needed to ascertain the long-term advantages of such an approach.
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- Justyna Mazurek
- University Rehabilitation Centre, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Healthcare Innovation Technology Lab, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital, 30126 Venice, Italy
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Prevention, Jan Dlugosz University in Częstochowa, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland
- Center for Sports Cardiology, Gajda-Med Medical Center in Pułtusk, 06-100 Pułtusk, Poland
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Garcia-Lopez E, Halvorson R, Shapiro L. Novel Tools to Approach and Measure Outcomes in Patients with Fractures. Hand Clin 2023; 39:627-639. [PMID: 37827615 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Upper extremity fractures are prevalent and pose a great burden to patients and society. In the US alone, the annual incidence of upper extremity fractures is 67.6 fractures per 10,000 persons. While the majority of patients with upper extremity fractures demonstrate satisfactory outcomes when treated appropriately (the details of which are discussed in prior articles), the importance of follow-up and outcome measurement cannot be understated. Outcome measurement allows for accountability and improvement in clinical outcomes and research. The purpose of this article is to describe recent advances in methods and tools for assessing clinical and research outcomes in hand and upper extremity care. Three specific advances that are broadly changing the landscape of follow-up care of our patients include: 1) telemedicine, 2) patient-reported outcome measurement, and 3) wearables/remote patient monitoring.
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- Edgar Garcia-Lopez
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of California San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Avenue, MU-320W, San Francisco, CA 94143-0728, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of California San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Avenue, MU-320W, San Francisco, CA 94143-0728, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of California San Francisco, 1500 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
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Gutiérrez Espinoza H, Araya-Quintanilla F, Pinto-Concha S, Valenzuela-Fuenzalida J, López-Gil JF, Ramírez-Velez R. Specific versus general exercise programme in adults with subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2023; 9:e001646. [PMID: 37780129 PMCID: PMC10537831 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001646] [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] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Objectives Current evidence on the clinical effectiveness about the different types of exercises in the subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) remains controversial. This study aims to compare the short-term (at 5 weeks) effects of a specific exercise programme with a general exercise programme on shoulder function in adults with SIS. Methods In total, 52 adults with SIS were randomly allocated to 5 weeks to perform specific exercises (experimental group, n=26) or general exercises (control group, n=26). The primary outcome was change in shoulder function, it was assessed using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) from baseline to 5 weeks. Secondary end points included changes in upper limb function (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire), pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale (VAS)) and kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK)). Results All participants completed the trial. The between-group differences at 5 weeks were: SPADI, 13.5 points (95% CI: 4.3 to 15.6; ƞ2=0.22; p=0.001); DASH, 10.1 points (95% CI: 5.6 to 15.2; ƞ2=0.27; p<0.001); VAS at rest, 0.2 cm (95% CI: 0.1 to 0.3; ƞ2=0.07; p=0.553); VAS on movement, 1.7 cm (95% CI: 0.9 to 2.2; ƞ2=0.24; p<0.001); and TSK, 16.3 points (95% CI: 13.2 to 15.3; ƞ2=0.33; p<0.001). All differences favoured the experimental group and effect sizes were medium to large for most outcomes. Mediation analyses showed that the effect of the specific exercises on shoulder function was mediated by kinesiophobia (β=2.800; 95% CI: 1.063 to 4.907) and pain on movement (β= -0.690; 95% CI: -1.176 to -0.271). Conclusion In adults with SIS, specific exercises may have a larger effect than general exercises. However, most differences did not reach the minimum threshold to be considered clinically important and the evidence to support exercise as standard treatment warrant further study. Trial registration number Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials UTN number U111-1245-7878. Registered on 17 January 2020 (https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-4d5zcg).
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- Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Odontología y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Morphology and Function, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Americas, Santiago, Chile
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, Santiago, Chile
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- Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra (HUN), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Environmental Health, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
- One Health Research Group, Universidad de las Americas, Quito, Ecuador
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- Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra (HUN), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
- CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Anging (CIBERFES), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Dolsø M, Juul-Kristensen B, Skou ST, Søgaard K, Søndergaard J, Juhl CB, Liaghat B. Psychological factors and symptom duration are associated with exercise-based treatment effect in people with hypermobile shoulders: A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2023; 66:102798. [PMID: 37331257 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shoulder symptoms are common in patients with hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), but few studies focus on identifying factors associated with treatment effects. AIM To identify baseline and clinical characteristics associated with a better outcome 16 weeks after starting an exercise-based treatment in patients with HSD and shoulder symptoms. DESIGN Exploratory secondary analysis of data from a randomised controlled trial. METHOD Self-reported treatment outcome was reported as change between baseline and follow-up after 16 weeks of high-load or low-load shoulder strengthening. Multiple linear and logistic regressions were used to investigate associations of patient expectations of treatment effect, self-efficacy, fear of movement, and symptom duration with change in shoulder function, shoulder pain, quality of life, and patient reported health change. All regression models were performed firstly with adjustments for covariates (age, sex, body mass index, hand dominance, treatment group, and baseline score of the outcome variable) and secondly with additional adjustments for exposure variables. RESULTS Expectations of complete recovery were associated with an increased odds of perceiving an important improvement in physical symptoms after a 16-week exercise-based treatment program. Higher self-efficacy at baseline seemed to be associated with improved shoulder function, shoulder pain and quality of life. A higher fear of movement seemed to be associated with increased shoulder pain and decreased quality of life. A longer symptom duration was associated with decreased quality of life. CONCLUSION Expectations of complete recovery, higher self-efficacy, lower fear of movement and shorter symptom duration seem to be important for better treatment outcomes.
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- Morten Dolsø
- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; The Research Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Centre for Evidence-Based Orthopaedics (CEBO), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark.
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Fujiwara A, Watanabe K, Yoshimura K, Yamamura Y, Ida M, Kawaguchi M. Correlation between pain catastrophizing in acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: a retrospective analysis. J Anesth 2023; 37:589-595. [PMID: 37285023 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-023-03208-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to examine the association between pain catastrophizing in acute phase herpes zoster and the development of postherpetic neuralgia. METHODS The medical records of all patients diagnosed with herpes zoster between February 2016 and December 2021 were retrieved. Inclusion criteria were patients aged > 50 years who visited our pain center within 60 days after rash onset and reported a pain intensity of ≥ 3 in a numerical rating scale. Patients with a score of 30 or more in the pain catastrophizing scale at baseline were assigned to the catastrophizer group, and those with a score < 30 were assigned to the non-catastrophizer group. We defined patients with "postherpetic neuralgia" and "severe postherpetic neuralgia" as those with a numerical rating scale score of 3 or more and 7 or more at 3 months after baseline, respectively. RESULTS Data of 189 patients were available for complete analysis. Age, baseline numerical rating scale, and prevalence of anxiety and depression were significantly higher in the catastrophizer than those in the non-catastrophizer group. Incidence of postherpetic neuralgia did not differ significantly between the groups (p = 0.26). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age, severe pain at baseline, and immunosuppressive state were the factors which were independently associated with developing postherpetic neuralgia. Severe pain at baseline was the only factor related to developing severe postherpetic neuralgia. CONCLUSION Pain catastrophizing in the acute phase of herpes zoster may not be related to the development of postherpetic neuralgia.
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- Aki Fujiwara
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijocho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijocho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijocho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijocho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijocho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijocho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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Pires Rodrigues GA, Vuistiner P, Burrus C, Konzelmann M, Léger B, Luthi F. Should we separately measure the pain parameter of the Constant-Murley score in patients with chronic shoulder pain? BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:399. [PMID: 37202747 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06441-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Constant-Murley Score (CMS) is a relatively unique shoulder assessment tool because it combines patient-reported outcomes (pain and activity), performance measurement and clinician-reported outcomes (strength and mobility). With these characteristics, the effect of patient-related psychological factors on the CMS remains debated. We aimed to investigate which parameters of the CMS are influenced by psychological factors by assessing the CMS before and after rehabilitation for chronic shoulder pain. METHODS This retrospective study screened all patients (18-65 years old) who were admitted for interdisciplinary rehabilitation for chronic shoulder pain (≥ 3 months) between May 2012 and December 2017. Patients with unilateral shoulder injuries were eligible. Exclusion criteria were shoulder instability, concomitant neurological injuries, complex regional pain syndrome (including Steinbrocker syndrome), heavy psychiatric issues, and missing data. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Pain Catastrophizing scale, and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia were administered before and after treatment. Regression models were used to estimate associations between psychological factors and the CMS. RESULTS We included 433 patients (88% male, mean age 47±11 years) with a median duration of symptoms of 392.2 days (interquartile range: 266.5-583.5). Rotator cuff issue was present in 71% of patients. During interdisciplinary rehabilitation, patients were followed for a mean of 33.6±7.5 days. The mean CMS at entry was 42.8 ±15.5. The mean gain in CMS after treatment was 10.6 ±10.9. Before treatment, psychological factors were significantly associated with only the pain CMS parameter: -0.37 (95% CI: -0.46 to -0.28), p <0.001. After treatment, psychological factors were associated with the evolution of the four CMS parameters: -0.12 (-0.23 to -0.01) to -0.26 (95% CI: -0.36 to -0.16), p<0.05. CONCLUSIONS This study raises the question of a distinct assessment of pain when assessing shoulder function with CMS in patients with chronic shoulder pain. The separation of the "pain parameter" from the overall CMS score seems illusory with this tool that is used worldwide. However, clinicians should be aware that psychological factors can negatively influence the evolution of all CMS parameters during follow-up, which argues for a biopsychosocial approach to patients with chronic shoulder pain.
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- Gil Augusto Pires Rodrigues
- Department for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, sion, Switzerland.
- Musculoskeletal Department, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, Sion, Switzerland
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- Department for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, sion, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Research, Assessment and Consultation Center, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, Sion, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, Sion, Switzerland
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- Department for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, sion, Switzerland
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lausanne University Hospital, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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González Aroca J, Díaz ÁP, Navarrete C, Albarnez L. Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Are Associated with Pain Intensity and Shoulder Disability in Adults with Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103376. [PMID: 37240482 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions, and for people over 40 years old, it represents the musculoskeletal pain with the greatest impact on quality of life. Psychological factors, such as fear-avoidance beliefs, are associated with musculoskeletal pain, and several studies suggest that they can influence various treatment outcomes. Our objective was to explore the cross-sectional association between fear-avoidance beliefs and shoulder pain intensity and disability in subjects with chronic shoulder pain. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and 208 participants with chronic unilateral subacromial shoulder pain were recruited. The shoulder pain and disability index assessed pain intensity and disability. The Spanish fear-avoidance components scale assessed the presence of fear-avoidance beliefs. The association between fear-avoidance beliefs and pain intensity and disability was analyzed by means of multiple linear regression models and proportional odds models, reporting odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Shoulder and pain disability scores were significantly associated with fear-avoidance beliefs (p < 0.0001, adjusted R-square 0.93, multiple linear regression). There was no evidence of an association between sex and age in this study. The regression coefficient for shoulder pain intensity and disability score was 0.67446. The proportional odds model showed an odds ratio of 1.39 (1.29-1.50) for shoulder pain intensity and disability total score. This study suggests that greater levels of fear-avoidance beliefs are associated with greater levels of shoulder pain and disability in adults with chronic shoulder pain.
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- Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of La Serena, La Serena 1700000, Chile
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- School of Kinesiology, University of La Serena, La Serena 1700000, Chile
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De Baets L, Meulders A, Van Damme S, Caneiro JP, Matheve T. Understanding Discrepancies in a Person's Fear of Movement and Avoidance Behavior: A Guide for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Clinicians Who Support People With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2023; 53:307–316. [PMID: 36884314 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2023.11420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND: Generic self-report measures do not reflect the complexity of a person's pain-related behavior. Since variations in a person's fear of movement and avoidance behavior may arise from contextual and motivational factors, a person-centered evaluation is required-addressing the cognitions, emotions, motivation, and actual behavior of the person. CLINICAL QUESTION: Most musculoskeletal rehabilitation clinicians will recognize that different people with chronic pain have very different patterns of fear and avoidance behavior. However, an important remaining question for clinicians is "How can I identify and reconcile discrepancies in fear of movement and avoidance behavior observed in the same person, and adapt my management accordingly?" KEY RESULTS: We frame a clinical case of a patient with persistent low back pain to illustrate the key pieces of information that clinicians may consider in a person-centered evaluation (ie, patient interview, self-report measures, and behavioral assessment) when working with patients to manage fear of movement and avoidance behavior. CLINICAL APPLICATION: Understanding the discrepancies in a person's fear of movement and avoidance behavior is essential for musculoskeletal rehabilitation clinicians, as they work in partnership with patients to guide tailored approaches to changing behaviors. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2023;53(5):1-10. Epub: 9 March 2023. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11420.
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Makaram NS, Nicholson JA, Yapp LZ, Gillespie M, Shah CP, Robinson CM. Factors affecting a patient's experience following the open Latarjet procedure to treat recurrent anterior shoulder instability. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:389-399. [PMID: 36924182 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b4.bjj-2022-1049.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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The open Latarjet procedure is a widely used treatment for recurrent anterior instability of the shoulder. Although satisfactory outcomes are reported, factors which influence a patient's experience are poorly quantified. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a range of demographic factors and measures of the severity of instability on patient-reported outcome measures in patients who underwent an open Latarjet procedure at a minimum follow-up of two years. A total of 350 patients with anterior instability of the shoulder who underwent an open Latarjet procedure between 2005 and 2018 were reviewed prospectively, with the collection of demographic and psychosocial data, preoperative CT, and complications during follow-up of two years. The primary outcome measure was the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI), assessed preoperatively, at two years postoperatively, and at mid-term follow-up at a mean of 50.6 months (SD 24.8) postoperatively. The secondary outcome measure was the abbreviated version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) score. The influence of the demographic details of the patients, measurements of the severity of instability, and the complications of surgery were assessed in a multivariate analysis. The mean age of the patients was 25.5 years (22 to 32) and 27 (7.7%) were female. The median time to surgery after injury was 19 months (interquartile range (IQR) 13 to 39). Seven patients developed clinically significant complications requiring further intervention within two years of surgery. The median percentage WOSI deficiency was 8.0% (IQR 4 to 20) and median QuickDASH was 3.0 (IQR 0 to 9) at mid-term assessment. A minority of patients reported a poorer experience, and 22 (6.3%) had a > 50% deficiency in WOSI score. Multivariate analysis revealed that consumption of ≥ 20 units of alcohol/week, a pre-existing affective disorder or epilepsy, medicolegal litigation, increasing time to surgery, and residing in a more socioeconomically deprived area were independently predictive of a poorer WOSI score. Although most patients treated by an open Latarjet procedure have excellent outcomes at mid-term follow-up, a minority have poorer outcomes, which are mainly predictable from pre-existing demographic factors, rather than measures of the severity of instability.
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- Navnit S Makaram
- Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Hwang Y, Oh J. The relationship between shoulder pain and shoulder disability in women: The mediating role of sleep quality and psychological disorders. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31118. [PMID: 36253994 PMCID: PMC9575764 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The number of patients complaining of shoulder pain is gradually increasing, and women with shoulder pain in particular tend to present with psychological disorders and poor sleep quality. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether psychological disorder and poor sleep quality mediated the relationship between shoulder pain and shoulder disability in women. This is a descriptive survey study of 222 women from 3 community centers in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do regions in South Korea. Data about shoulder pain, shoulder disability, sleep quality, depression, anxiety, and stress were collected using structured questionnaires between May 10 and June 7, 2021, and were analyzed by serial mediation analysis. The direct effect of shoulder pain on shoulder disability was statistically significant. Serial mediation model showed that sleep quality and psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, and stress) were sequential mediators between shoulder pain and shoulder disability among women. The relationship between shoulder pain and shoulder disability among women was partially mediated by sleep quality and psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, and stress). The results emphasize the importance of sleep quality and psychological factors in shoulder disability and suggest the use of strategies to improve sleep quality and alleviate psychological factors when developing an intervention program to mitigate shoulder disability in women with shoulder pain.
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- Younghui Hwang
- Department of Nursing Science, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, Kongju National University, Kongju, South Korea
- * Correspondence: Jihyun Oh, Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, Kongju National University, Kongju 32588, South Korea (e-mail: )
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Vogel M, Binneböse M, Wallis H, Lohmann CH, Junne F, Berth A, Riediger C. The Unhappy Shoulder: A Conceptual Review of the Psychosomatics of Shoulder Pain. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11185490. [PMID: 36143137 PMCID: PMC9504378 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11185490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic pain is a multifaceted disorder genuinely entangled with psychic and psychosomatic symptoms, which are typically involved in the processes of chronification. The impingement syndrome of the shoulder is no exception to this rule, but several studies have shown respective peculiarities among those with pain and impingement of the shoulder. Notably, chronic pain is a lateralized experience, and, similarly, its psychosomatic correlates may be attached to the hemispheres functionally. AIM The present review therefore gives an overview of the respective findings, with regard not only to psychopathology, but also to personality factors and psychologic trauma, since the latter are reportedly associated with chronic pain. Moreover, we acknowledge symmetry as a possible pathogenic factor. METHODS This narrative review followed the current standards for conducting narrative studies. Based on prior findings, our research strategy included the relevance of psychotraumatologic and symmetrical aspects, as well as comorbidity. We retrieved the relevant literature reporting on the impact of psychopathology as well as personality features on shoulder pain, as published up to January 2022 from the Medline database (1966-2022). Study selecton: We included numerous studies, and considered the contextual relevance of studies referring to the neuropsychosomatics of chronic pain. RESULTS Pain-specific fears, depression, and anxiety are important predictors of shoulder pain, and the latter is generally overrepresented in those with trauma and PTSD. Moreover, associations of shoulder pain with psychological variables are stronger as regards surgical therapies as compared to conservative ones. This may point to a specific and possibly trauma-related vulnerability for perioperative maladaptation. Additionally, functional hemispheric lateralization may explain some of those results given that limb pain is a naturally lateralized experience. Not least, psychosocial risk factors are shared between shoulder pain and its physical comorbidities (e.g., hypertension), and the incapacitated state of the shoulder is a massive threat to the function of the human body as a whole. CONCLUSIONS This review suggests the involvement of psychosomatic and psychotraumatologic factors in shoulder impingement-related chronic pain, but the inconclusiveness and heterogeneity of the literature in the field is possibly suggestive of other determinants such as laterality.
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- Matthias Vogel
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Otto-von Guericke-University of Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49391-6714200; Fax: +49391-6714202
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Otto-von Guericke-University of Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Otto-von Guericke-University of Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Otto-von Guericke-University of Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Otto-von Guericke-University of Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Otto-von Guericke-University of Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Otto-von Guericke-University of Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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Darvishi E, Ghasemi F, Sadeghi F, Abedi K, Rahmati S, Sadeghzade G. Risk assessment of the work-related musculoskeletal disorders based on individual characteristics using path analysis models. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:616. [PMID: 35761242 PMCID: PMC9235182 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05573-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to assess the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) using the path analysis models. Methods This study was carried out on 350 office employees with good general health. All variables were collected using a questionnaire. Personality traits and mental workload of employees were evaluated using the NEO Personality Inventory and the NASA-task load index software, respectively. The individual and personality traits were used as predictor variables, and mental workload (MWL) and body posture scores as mediating variables of the musculoskeletal discomforts. The role of predictor and mediating variables on discomforts was explained based on the path analysis models. Results The impact coefficient of MWL and posture on WMSDs was significant. The coefficient of the direct effect of body mass index (BMI) and gender on musculoskeletal disorders was significant and positive and the women have reported a higher rate of discomforts. The strongest positive impact of personality traits on MWL and posture was conscientiousness, followed by neuroticism and agreeableness. In return, the strongest negative impact was extroversion, followed by openness. The strongest positive impact of individual factors on MWL and posture was BMI, followed by work experience. Conclusion Gender, BMI, neuroticism, extraversion, and conscientiousness can be strong predictors for musculoskeletal discomforts which can mediate the impact of body posture and mental workload (mediating factors) on musculoskeletal discomfort. Therefore, personality and individual traits can be strong alarming and indicators for risk identification and preventing musculoskeletal disorders when choosing people for a job or task.
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Lentz TA, Kallen MA, Deutscher D, George SZ. Development of Reliable and Valid Negative Mood Screening Tools for Orthopaedic Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:313-324. [PMID: 34878414 PMCID: PMC8747611 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002082] [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: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Negative mood is an important risk factor for poor clinical outcomes among individuals with musculoskeletal pain. Screening for negative mood can aid in identifying those who may need additional psychological interventions. Limitations of current negative mood screening tools include (1) high response burden, (2) a focus on single dimensions of negative mood, (3) poor precision for identifying individuals with low or high negative mood levels, and/or (4) design not specific for use in populations with orthopaedic conditions and musculoskeletal pain. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) Can item response theory methods be used to construct screening tools for negative mood (such as depression, anxiety, and anger) in patients undergoing physical therapy for orthopaedic conditions? (2) Do these tools demonstrate reliability and construct validity when used in a clinical setting? METHODS This was a cross-sectional study involving outpatients having physical therapy in tertiary-care settings. A total of 431 outpatients with neck (n = 93), shoulder (n = 108), low back (n = 119), or knee (n = 111) conditions were enrolled between December 2014 and December 2015, with 24% (103 of 431) seeking care after orthopaedic surgery. Participants completed three validated psychological questionnaires measuring negative mood, resulting in 39 candidate items for item response theory analysis. Factor analysis was used to identify the dimensions (factors) assessed by the candidate items and select items that loaded on the main factor of interest (negative mood), establishing a unidimensional item set. Unidimensionality of an item set suggests they are assessing one main factor or trait, allowing unbiased score estimates. The identified items were assessed for their fit to the graded item response theory model. This model allows for items to vary by the level of difficulty they represent and by their ability to discriminate between patients at different levels of the trait being assessed, in this case, negative mood. Finally, a hierarchical bifactor model where multiple subfactors are allowed to load on an overall factor was used to confirm that the items identified as representing a unidimensional item set explained the large majority of variance of the overall factor, providing additional support for essential unidimensionality. Using the final item bank, we constructed a computer adaptive test administration mode, and reduced item sets were selected to create short forms including items with the highest information (reliability) at targeted score levels of the trait being measured, while also considering clinical content. RESULTS We identified a 12-item bank for assessment of negative mood; eight-item and four-item short-form versions were developed to reduce administrative burden. Computer adaptive test administration used a mean ± SD of 8 ± 1 items. The item bank's reliability (0 = no reliability; 1 = perfect reliability) was 0.89 for the computer adaptive test administration, 0.86 for the eight-item short form, and 0.71 for the four-item short form. Reliability values equal to or greater than 0.7 are considered acceptable for group level measures. Construct validity sufficient for clinical practice was supported by more severe negative mood scores among individuals with a previous episode of pain in the involved anatomical region, pain and activity limitations during the past 3 months, a work-related injury, education less than a college degree, and income less than or equal to USD 50,000. CONCLUSION These newly derived tools include short-form and computer adaptive test options for reliable and valid negative mood assessment in outpatient orthopaedic populations. Future research should determine the responsiveness of these measures to change and establish score thresholds for clinical decision-making. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Orthopaedic providers can use these tools to inform prognosis, establish clinical benchmarks, and identify patients who may benefit from psychological and/or behavioral treatments.
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- Trevor A. Lentz
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Net Health Systems Inc, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Maccabitech Institute for Research & Innovation, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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Núñez-Cortés R, Cruz-Montecinos C, Torres-Castro R, Tapia C, Püschel TA, Pérez-Alenda S. Effects of Cognitive and Mental Health Factors on the Outcomes Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2021; 103:1615-1627. [PMID: 34861234 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of the cognitive and mental health factors on the outcomes after carpal tunnel release (CTR). DATA SOURCES Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from inception to August 14, 2021. STUDY SELECTION Randomized controlled trials and observational studies of patients with CTR were included. The included studies aimed to determine the effect of the cognitive (catastrophic thinking, kinesiophobia, self-efficacy) or mental health factors (symptoms of anxiety and depression) on the outcomes at least 3 months post CTR. DATA EXTRACTION Two independent reviewers performed data extraction and assessed the risk of bias. Data were extracted using a standardized protocol and reporting forms. The risk of bias of the included studies was assessed using the Quality in Prognosis Studies risk-of-bias tool. Random-effects models were used for meta-analysis. DATA SYNTHESIS A total of 15 studies involving 2599 patients were included in this systematic review. The majority of studies indicate a significant association between the cognitive or mental health factors and outcomes after CTR. Quantitative analysis showed a moderate association of symptoms of depression on symptom severity (n=531; r=0.347; 95% CI, 0.205-0.475; P≤.0001), function (n=386; r=0.307; 95% CI, 0.132-0.464; P=.0008), and pain (n=344; r=0.431; 95% CI, 0.286-0.558; P≤.0001). In general, the risk of bias in the included studies was low. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that symptoms of depression have a moderate association with symptom severity, function, and pain after CTR. Symptoms of anxiety, catastrophic thinking, and self-efficacy are also important indicators of poor postsurgery outcomes. Physicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists should consider evaluating these variables in patients undergoing CTR.
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- Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés
- Department of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; International Physiotherapy Research Network (PhysioEvidence), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; Division of Research, Devolvement and Innovation in Kinesiology, Kinesiology Unit, San José Hospital, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; International Physiotherapy Research Network (PhysioEvidence), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Division, School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom; Primate Models for Behavioural Evolution Lab, Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, School of Anthropology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
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