Abstract
The long-term outcomes of interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation (IPR) in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) and its predictors has been studied to a limited extent. In this historical cohort study, functioning, satisfaction with life domains, and pain were assessed at baseline, discharge, and at 6-15 years follow-up. At follow-up, most patients (77%) rated the effects of the IPR as temporarily or persistently positive. The gains in functioning, satisfaction with life domains, and pain made during IPR remained for 6-15 years after the IPR. Patients who were single, retired, or not in work, and those having higher pain and lower functioning at baseline, had lower functioning at follow-up, while patients with traumatic pain disorders had higher functioning at follow-up. Gains made during IPR, particularly gains in social and mental functioning and in pain predicted functioning at follow-up. Treatments and events between discharge and follow-up also influenced the long-term outcome. In conclusion, on average, outcomes achieved during IPR persisted at long-term follow-up. Predictors of a better long-term outcome were mainly baseline characteristics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 110-117 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | International Journal of Rehabilitation Research |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 13-Apr-2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun-2021 |
Keywords
- chronic pain
- interdisciplinary rehabilitation
- long-term outcome
- musculoskeletal pain
- predictors
- LOW-BACK-PAIN
- MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT
- INPATIENT REHABILITATION
- PROGRAM
- INTERVENTIONS
- SCL-90-R
- NECK