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ArticleEuropean journal of pain (London, England)2022

From hands-on to remote: Moderators of response to a novel self-management telehealth programme during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carlos Gevers-Montoro, Zoha Deldar, Andrea Furlan, Eric A Lazar, Erfan Ghalibaf, Arantxa Ortega-De Mues, Ali Khatibi

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Article in European journal of pain (London, England), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Carlos Gevers-MontoroMadrid College of Chiropractic - RCU María Cristina, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5031-8808
Zoha DeldarDepartment of Anatomy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6532-8929
Andrea FurlanKITE, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, University Health Network, Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6138-8510
Eric A LazarMadrid College of Chiropractic - RCU María Cristina, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8863-3061
Erfan GhalibafInstitute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-8057-6725
Arantxa Ortega-De MuesMadrid College of Chiropractic - RCU María Cristina, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4730-0129
Ali KhatibiCentre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-0679-0499
Institute for Cognitive Science Studies · IRMcGill University · CAUniversité du Québec à Trois-Rivières · CAUniversity Health Network · CAUniversity of Birmingham · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn March 2020, state-wide lockdowns were declared in many countries, including Spain. Citizens were confined to their homes and remotely supported activities were prioritized as an alternative to in-person interactions. Previous data suggest that remote and self-management interventions may be successful at reducing pain and related psychological variables. However, individual factors influencing the effectiveness of these interventions remain to be identified. We aimed to investigate the psychological and motivational factors moderating changes in pain observed in chiropractic patients undertaking a novel telehealth self-management programme.

methodsA cohort of 208 patients from a chiropractic teaching clinic was recruited to participate in the study. Patients received telehealth consultations and individualized self-management strategies tailored for their current complaint. They were encouraged to make use of these strategies daily for 2-4 weeks, whilst rating their pain intensity, motivation and adherence. Validated questionnaires were completed online to assess catastrophizing, kinesiophobia and anxiety.

resultsA total of 168 patients completed the first 2 weeks of the programme, experiencing significant reductions in all variables. Kinesiophobia emerged as a key factor influencing pain reduction and moderating the association between motivation and pain relief. In turn, adherence to the programme was associated with lower pain intensity, although moderated by the degree of motivation.

conclusionsIn the context of COVID-19, when introducing remote and self-management strategies, pain cognitions and motivational factors should be taken into consideration to foster adherence and yield better pain outcomes.

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COVID-19Self-ManagementTelemedicineCommunicable Disease ControlHumansPainPandemics

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