ArticleSchmerz (Berlin, Germany)2008
[Multimodal group therapy for the elderly with chronic pain: concept and results in a before and after comparison].
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- [Psychological assessment and psychotherapy for chronic pain in the elderly].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2015Review
- [Treatment of elderly with chronic pain in geriatric care and pain therapy facilities in Germany. Survey results].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2015Article
- [Activating physiotherapy for chronic pain in elderly patients. Recommendations, barriers and resources].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2015Review
- [Multimodal therapy programs for chronic pain].Der Anaesthesist · 2015Review
- [Multimodal pain therapy: An established procedure?].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2012Article
- [Structure and process quality of multimodal pain therapy. Results of a survey of pain therapy clinics].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2012Review
- [Interdisciplinary guidance for pain management in nursing home residents].Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie · 2012Article
- Pain and dementia: a diagnostic challenge.Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie · 2012Review
- [Pain and fear of movement in the elderly : the need for an interdisciplinary approach].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2010Article
- [Effectiveness of intensive multimodal pain management programs].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2010Article
- [Evaluation of a multimodal pain therapy at the University Pain Centre Dresden].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2009Article
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Abstract
backgroundMultimodal pain therapy programs are increasingly being recommended as an effective treatment option also for elderly patients with chronic pain. However, data from Germany are limited. PATIENTS AND
methodsA multimodal group program adapted to the specific needs of elderly pain patients over 70 years old (20 treatment days, over 10 weeks) was started in our pain clinic in June 2005. We evaluated clinical, psychometric and physical data at the beginning and at the end of the treatment program, and compared outcome results with a waiting list control group.
resultsA total of 24 patients (mean age 76.2+/-4.79 years) could be evaluated of which 21 patients suffered from musculoskeletal pain, 2 from neuropathic pain syndromes and 1 from headache. In the waiting-list control group 13 patients were included. There were no significant between-group differences regarding age, stages of chronification, pain intensity, duration of pain and pain diagnosis.
conclusionsA multimodal pain therapy program for elderly patients (over 70 years old) is an effective treatment option to reduce pain intensity and pain disability. Furthermore, life quality and physical performance improved. Long-term effects still have to be evaluated.
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