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Nogueira Carrer HC, Haik MN, Espósito G, Vasilceac FA, Melo CDS, Pedroso MG, Gramani Say K. What Predicts a Longer Period of Pain in Patients Referred to an Interdisciplinary Center for Pain Care? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:845. [PMID: 39063422 PMCID: PMC11276389 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21070845] [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: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a global health condition that affects thousands of people. CMP can substantially affect the functional capacity and quality of life of the people impacted, resulting in high costs for health care and social security systems. Sociodemographic factors may play a significant role in pain chronification prevention and control programs. Thus, current risk factors for CMP must be seriously considered as part of an interdisciplinary management strategy. The purpose of the study was to identify the primary sociodemographic characteristics of CMP patients at a multidisciplinary and specialized center for chronic pain. This is a retrospective investigation based on a review of medical records. Age, gender, income, and the time of onset of pain symptoms were among the variables included in the analyzed data. To analyze variables related to the duration of discomfort, a multiple regression model was utilized. Sociodemographic factors explained 37.94% of experiencing prolonged pain, according to the study's findings. Being female and having a family income above the minimum wage were variables that were directly proportional to discomfort duration. Age was not associated with a prolonged duration of pain perception.
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- Helen Cristina Nogueira Carrer
- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Interdisciplinary Center for Pain Care at UFSCar, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil; (M.N.H.); (C.d.S.M.); (M.G.P.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Interdisciplinary Center for Pain Care at UFSCar, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil; (M.N.H.); (C.d.S.M.); (M.G.P.)
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- Department of Gerontology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Interdisciplinary Center for Pain Care at UFSCar, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil; (G.E.); (F.A.V.)
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- Department of Gerontology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Interdisciplinary Center for Pain Care at UFSCar, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil; (G.E.); (F.A.V.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Interdisciplinary Center for Pain Care at UFSCar, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil; (M.N.H.); (C.d.S.M.); (M.G.P.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Interdisciplinary Center for Pain Care at UFSCar, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil; (M.N.H.); (C.d.S.M.); (M.G.P.)
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- Department of Gerontology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Interdisciplinary Center for Pain Care at UFSCar, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil; (G.E.); (F.A.V.)
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Ruiz Romero MV, Lobato Parra E, Porrúa Del Saz A, Martínez Monrobé MB, Pereira Delgado CM, Gómez Hernández MB. [Management of chronic non-oncologic pain by multicomponent programs using non-pharmacologic therapies: A systematic review of the literature]. J Healthc Qual Res 2024; 39:168-187. [PMID: 38556371 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhqr.2024.02.004] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Chronic pain is a public health problem suffered by 20% of the world's population. Pharmacological approaches are insufficient, so a multi-therapeutic approach that also includes non-pharmacological therapies (psychological therapies, meditation, physical exercise, healthy habits, etc.) is proposed. The aim of this review was to review the existing scientific evidence on the effect of multicomponent programs with non-pharmacological therapies in people with chronic non-oncologic pain. To this end, a search for scientific articles was carried out in three databases (PubMed, Web of Science and PsycINFO) and 17 articles were selected, following the PRISMA recommendations. The patients who participated in these programs were mostly women, aged 18 to 80years, working or on sick leave due to pain, with secondary education or less and married. The most frequent pain was musculoskeletal, mainly low back pain. All the articles studied the effectiveness of two or more therapies, highlighting psychological therapies, physical exercise and education. Positive results were obtained in the reduction of different variables such as pain, pain catastrophizing, anxiety and depression, in addition to improving functionality and quality of life. It has also been shown that patients' prior expectations regarding the intervention influence its effectiveness. Although throughout the review there was great heterogeneity in the interventions, in the evaluation methods and in the results themselves, it can be concluded that multicomponent programs show positive results in the management of chronic pain, and should therefore be incorporated as a routine therapeutic treatment.
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- M V Ruiz Romero
- Unidad de Calidad e Investigación, Hospital San Juan de Dios del Aljarafe, Bormujos, Sevilla, España; Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Valencia, España
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- Unidad de Calidad e Investigación, Hospital San Juan de Dios del Aljarafe, Bormujos, Sevilla, España.
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital San Juan de Dios del Aljarafe, Bormujos, Sevilla, España
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- Unidad de Psicología, Hospital San Juan de Dios del Aljarafe, Bormujos, Sevilla, España
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- Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital San Juan de Dios del Aljarafe, Bormujos, Sevilla, España
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital San Juan de Dios del Aljarafe, Bormujos, Sevilla, España
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Main A, McCartney H, Ibrar M, Rai HK, Muirhead F, Mavroeidi A, Maguire R. Patients' Experiences of Digital Health Interventions for the Self-Management of Chronic Pain: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis. JMIR Res Protoc 2024; 13:e52469. [PMID: 38451694 PMCID: PMC10958340 DOI: 10.2196/52469] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic pain is a highly prevalent condition that requires multidisciplinary treatment. However, in the United Kingdom, access to specialist pain clinics where patients can receive medical multidisciplinary treatment is limited, and provision varies between health boards. As such, self-management of chronic pain using digital tools has been gaining traction recently, but evidence of its effectiveness from clinical-based trials focuses mainly on quantitative outcomes. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims to identify, appraise, and synthesize qualitative evidence on patients' experiences with digital health interventions (DHIs) for the management of chronic pain. METHODS This systematic review will consider qualitative and mixed methods studies that explore the experience of patients (aged 18 years and older) with chronic pain engaging in DHIs to manage their pain. MEDLINE Ovid, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases will be searched for published studies. The systematic review will be conducted in accordance with the ENTREQ (Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research) guidelines. Following the 3-step thematic synthesis methodology of Thomas and Harden, titles and abstracts will be screened by 2 independent reviewers (AM and HM), and a third reviewer (MI or FM) will resolve any conflict that arises before the full-text screening. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist tool will be used to critically appraise the included studies. The extracted data will be imported to NVivo (QSR International), where thematic synthesis will be used to derive analytical themes from the included studies. RESULTS Themes that encapsulate the patient experience will be identified from qualitative evidence, and these themes will shed light on the perceived benefits and disadvantages, usability, acceptability, and the overall impact digital tools can have on the lives of those with chronic pain. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review will identify, appraise, and synthesize the overall experience of patients engaging in DHI to manage a diverse range of chronic pain conditions. By elaborating the patient experience through qualitative analysis, the findings from this review will enhance our current understanding of the experiences of patients with chronic pain using digital tools for the self-management of their pain and highlight what person-centered elements are essential for future DHI development. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42023445100; http://tinyurl.com/4z77khfs. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/52469.
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- Ashleigh Main
- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Physical Activity for Health, School of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Human Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health & Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Tomé-Pires C, Aragonès E, Rambla C, López-Cortacans G, Sánchez-Rodríguez E, Caballero A, Miró J. Perceived barriers, facilitators and usefulness of a psychoeducational intervention for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression in primary care. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1099419. [PMID: 37179874 PMCID: PMC10167008 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1099419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Background and aims Self-management interventions have the potential to improve patient' pain condition as they involve tasks aimed at managing symptoms and reducing interference with activities, mood and relationships due to pain. However, research on factors that facilitate or hinder pain self-management has overlooked patients with both chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression in primary care settings, also leaving unattended patient views on the usefulness of such programs. Thus, the main aim of this study was to gather meaningful information to help promoting adequate self-management. Specifically, it attempts to identify patients' perceptions of barriers and facilitators of group-based psychoeducational intervention and to explore its perceived usefulness in promoting self-management. Method This qualitative study explored perceived barriers and facilitators of a psychoeducational intervention for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression previously tested in a Randomized Control Trial. We conducted focus groups and individual interviews with fifteen adult patients with both chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression recruited from primary care centres in Tarragona province (Catalonia, Spain). A content thematic analysis was carried out to examine the data. This study followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines. Results Findings revealed that perceived barriers included lack of motivation, time constraints, pain, depression, ineffectiveness of pain-relief strategies and activity avoidance. Facilitators were having a supportive family/friends, the positive effects of self-management, high motivation, being a proactive patient. Peer support and identification, the positive effect of sessions, and free expression were highlighted as key elements of the psychoeducational intervention. Conclusion The psychoeducational intervention was perceived as useful in promoting self-management practices. Barriers and facilitators in using self-management strategies were related, mainly, to internal personal characteristics of the patients being similar among different cultural backgrounds and distinct chronic conditions. Implications These findings can help to guide clinicians in the development and implementation of more effective pain self-management interventions for patients with chronic pain and depression by attending to their needs and preferences.
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- Catarina Tomé-Pires
- Department of Psychology, Psychology Research Centre, Autonomous University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
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- Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain—ALGOS, Department of Psychology, Research Center for Behavior Assessment, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Chair in Pediatric Pain Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)—Fundación Grünenthal, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
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- Unit for the Study and Treatment of Pain—ALGOS, Department of Psychology, Research Center for Behavior Assessment, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Chair in Pediatric Pain Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)—Fundación Grünenthal, Catalonia, Spain
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Atee DM, Andreotta DM, Lloyd MR, Whiting MD, Alford MM, Morris DT. Does pain matter in the Australian Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety? A text mining study. AGING AND HEALTH RESEARCH 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ahr.2023.100126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Natoli S, Vittori A, Cascella M, Innamorato M, Finco G, Giarratano A, Marinangeli F, Cuomo A. Raising Awareness on the Clinical and Social Relevance of Adequate Chronic Pain Care. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:551. [PMID: 36612872 PMCID: PMC9819839 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Appropriate pain care should be regarded as a right and effectively guaranteed to people with chronic pain (CP). Law 38, enacted in Italy in 2010, establishes the citizen's right not to suffer. Twelve years later, such right appears still disregarded in Italy and the current access to adequate pain care reveals significant shortcomings. In addition, a mismatch between CP-associated burden and the available healthcare resources in the framework of our national health system has been observed. This article gathers the perspectives of a Board of Italian anesthesiologists on the state of the art of CP management in Italy and aims at strengthening the scientific rationale and clinical relevance of pursuing the enforceability of the right not to suffer and at promoting widespread multidisciplinary care of patients with CP.
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- Silvia Natoli
- Department of Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy
- IRCCS Maugeri, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, ARCO Roma, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Istituto Nazionale Tumori-IRCCS, Fondazione Pascale, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Pain Unit, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, AUSL Romagna, 48121 Ravenna, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological, and Oral Science (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Policlinico Paolo Giaccone, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Treatment, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Istituto Nazionale Tumori-IRCCS, Fondazione Pascale, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Takahashi N, Takatsuki K, Kasahara S, Yabuki S. Characteristics of patients who dropped out after multidisciplinary pain management in Japan: A prospective cohort study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2022; 35:793-802. [PMID: 34957984 PMCID: PMC9398070 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-200292] [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] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Because regular visits to distant hospitals may be a burden to patients, both in terms of time and cost, some patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain may discontinue multidisciplinary pain treatment, unable to maintain motivation to attend. OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare the pre-program characteristics of patients who dropped out and patients who continued treatment, thereby clarifying the characteristics of patients at risk of dropping out. METHODS A multidisciplinary pain management treatment program was implemented for patients at the Pain Management Center, Hoshi General Hospital. From April 2015 to March 2018, 23 patients participated in the program. Twelve of the 23 patients lived outside the prefecture where the hospital is located. Of these 12 patients, five completed the program, while seven did not. We compared the dropout and continuation groups in terms of patient characteristics, pain severity, pain-related psychosocial factors, and quality of life. RESULTS We found significant differences (p< 0.05) in median age, Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire walking ability dysfunction score, and Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire score. CONCLUSIONS The characteristics of patients who dropped out were older age, walking ability dysfunction, and low quality of life associated with low back pain.
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- Naoto Takahashi
- Department of Pain Medicine, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan
- Pain Management Center, Hoshi General Hospital, Koriyama City, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan
- Pain Management Center, Hoshi General Hospital, Koriyama City, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan
- Pain Management Center, Hoshi General Hospital, Koriyama City, Fukushima, Japan
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Skúladóttir H, Björnsdottir A, Holden JE, Gunnarsdóttir TJ, Halldorsdottir S, Sveinsdottir H. Pain Rehabilitation's Effect on People in Chronic Pain: A Prospective Cohort Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910306. [PMID: 34639608 PMCID: PMC8508161 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Multidisciplinary long-term pain rehabilitation programs with a team of healthcare professionals are an integrated approach to treat patients with chronic non-malignant pain. In this longitudinal prospective cohort study, we investigated the long-term effects of multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation on the self-reported causes of pain, pain self-management strategies, sleep, pain severity, and pain’s interference with life, pre- and post-treatment. Eighty-one patients, aged 20–69 years, with chronic pain responded. The two most frequently reported perceived causes of pain were fibromyalgia and accidents. The difference in average self-reported pain severity decreased significantly at one-year follow-up (p < 0.001), as did pain’s interference with general activities, mood, walking ability, sleep, and enjoyment of life. At one-year follow-up, participants (21%) rated their health as good/very good and were more likely to state that it was better than a year before (20%). No change was found in the use of pain self-management strategies such as physical training at one-year follow-up. The intervention was effective for the participants, as reflected in the decreased pain severity and pain interference with life.
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- Hafdís Skúladóttir
- School of Health Science, University of Akureyri, Solborg v/Nordurslod, 600 Akureyri, Iceland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +354-460-8456
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- School of Education, Faculty of Education and Pedagogy, University of Iceland, Stakkahlid 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland;
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA;
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- School of Health Science, University of Iceland, Eiríksgata 34, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland; (T.J.G.); (H.S.)
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- School of Health Science, University of Akureyri, Solborg v/Nordurslod, 600 Akureyri, Iceland;
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- School of Health Science, University of Iceland, Eiríksgata 34, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland; (T.J.G.); (H.S.)
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain, catastrophizing, and physical function in adult women were improved after 3-month aerobic-resistance circuit training. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14939. [PMID: 34294740 PMCID: PMC8298582 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91731-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Although exercise is beneficial for chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP), the optimal type and amount of exercise are unclear. This study aimed to determine the impact of circuit training that combines aerobic and resistance exercises on adult women with CMP. A total of 139 women with CMP underwent circuit training for 3 months and were asked to complete the following questionnaires at baseline and 3 months later: Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ), Shoulder36, and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Significant improvements were observed in NRS, PCS, RDQ, and KOOS activities of daily living (ADL) scores after the intervention relative to baseline (p < 0.0001, p = 0.0013, 0.0004, and 0.0295, respectively), whereas shoulder function did not improve. When considering the impact of exercise frequency, NRS scores improved regardless of exercise frequency. Furthermore, PCS, RDQ, and KOOS scores improved in participants who exercised at least twice a week (24 sessions over the course of 3 months). In conclusion, CMP, pain catastrophizing, and physical function in adult female fitness club participants with CMP of NRS 4 or higher improved after 3 months of aerobic-resistance circuit training.
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Lewis GN, Bean DJ. What Influences Outcomes From Inpatient Multidisciplinary Pain Management Programs?: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin J Pain 2021; 37:504-523. [PMID: 33883414 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although inpatient multidisciplinary pain management programs (PMPs) are effective for chronic pain, not all patients benefit equally and there is limited evidence regarding predictors of outcome. This meta-analysis aimed to identify patient or program characteristics associated with outcomes from inpatient PMPs, and to examine the time course of effects following discharge. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medline, EBSCO, and Scopus were searched to identify articles reporting outcomes from inpatient multidisciplinary PMPs. Information was extracted on study design, participant and program characteristics, and outcomes. Effect sizes were computed for pain, physical function, depression, anxiety, and mental health outcomes. Study-level predictors of outcome were investigated with moderator analyses and meta-regression. A risk of bias assessment and sensitivity analyses were conducted and the GRADE criteria for prognostic studies were applied to assess confidence in findings. RESULTS In all, 85 studies (111 cohorts; 15,255 participants) were included. Three quarters of studies demonstrated low risk of bias. Larger effect sizes (for at least 1 outcome measure) occurred in studies where participants had more severe pain (greater intensity/longer duration), participants with alcohol or drug problems were not excluded, samples comprised mixed pain conditions, and programs included a cognitive component and/or a passive therapy component. Effect sizes for pain and physical function were maintained at follow-up, but effect sizes for depression and anxiety declined over time. DISCUSSION Inpatient multidisciplinary PMPs may be well suited to patients with severe or long-lasting pain. Programs should adopt broad patient inclusion criteria, and outcomes were similar for programs based on cognitive-behavioral versus mindfulness/acceptance-based therapies.
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- Gwyn N Lewis
- Health & Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology
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- Health & Rehabilitation Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology
- Chronic Pain Service, Department of Anaesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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Thapa P, Lee SWH, Kc B, Dujaili JA, Mohamed Ibrahim MI, Gyawali S. Pharmacist-led intervention on chronic pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2021; 87:3028-3042. [PMID: 33486825 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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AIMS Pharmacists have been contributing to the management of chronic pain, ensuring the quality use of medicine. However, there is diversity in the interventions provided by pharmacists and their impact. METHODS Six electronic databases were searched from inception until June 2020 for articles published in English examining the intervention provided by the pharmacist in chronic pain management. Studies investigating the impact of pharmacist intervention individually or multidisciplinary teams including pharmacists for chronic pain management were included. RESULTS Fourteen studies (2365 participants) were included in the current review. Six studies were randomized controlled trials while the remainder were observational studies in which pharmacists provided intervention individually or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Medication review was the most common intervention provided by the pharmacist. The pooled analysis found that pharmacist-led interventions reduced the pain intensity (-0.22; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.35 to -0.09; moderate certainty) among participants with chronic pain. Opiate stewardship provided by pharmacists was effective; however, mixed results were noted on the impact of the intervention on physical functioning, anxiety, depression and quality of life. Pharmacist intervention was more expensive than treatment as usual. CONCLUSIONS Pharmacists contribute substantially to chronic pain management, ensuring the quality use of medicine, resulting in reduced pain intensity. Further studies with rigorous design are needed to measure the impact of pharmacist-provided intervention individually or in a multidisciplinary team on the economic benefit and other health outcomes.
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- Parbati Thapa
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.,College of Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal
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Danilov A, Danilov A, Barulin A, Kurushina O, Latysheva N. Interdisciplinary approach to chronic pain management. Postgrad Med 2020; 132:5-9. [DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2020.1757305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Alexey Danilov
- Department of Neurology, Institute for Postgraduate Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Neurology, Institute for Postgraduate Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Neurology, Psychiatry, Manual Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russia
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- Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery with a course in medical genetics, Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russia
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- Department of Neurology, Institute for Postgraduate Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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