ArticleJournal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation2022
Characteristics of patients who dropped out after multidisciplinary pain management in Japan: A prospective cohort study.
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Abstract
backgroundBecause 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.
objectiveTo 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.
methodsA 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.
resultsWe 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.
conclusionsThe 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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