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Observational studyEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2024

Construct validation of the Japanese Core Outcome Measures Index and the impact of diseases on patient-reported outcome measures in preoperative patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and disk herniation: a single-center observational study.

Yasuaki Mizoguchi, Kiyokazu Akasaka, Kenta Suzuki, Fumihiko Kimura, Toby Hall, Satoshi Ogihara

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Yasuaki MizoguchiSaitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, 981 Kawakado, Moroyama, Iruma, Saitama, 3500496, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-9289-0500
Kiyokazu AkasakaSaitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, 981 Kawakado, Moroyama, Iruma, Saitama, 3500496, Japan. kiyokazu.akasaka@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-2110-205X
Kenta SuzukiDepartment of Rehabilitation, Kimura Orthopaedic Clinic, 689-7 Harajima, Kumagaya, Saitama, 3600811, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-4344-5013
Fumihiko KimuraDepartment of Rehabilitation, Kimura Orthopaedic Clinic, 689-7 Harajima, Kumagaya, Saitama, 3600811, Japan.
Toby HallCurtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, P.O. Box U1987, Perth, WA, 6845, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-4461-7259
Satoshi OgiharaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1981 Kamoda, Kawagoe, Saitama, 3508550, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-1814-3195

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Abstract

purposeThe primary objective was to validate the construct validity of the Japanese Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) in preoperative patients aged 60 years or older undergoing lumbar spine surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and lumbar disk herniation (LDH). Additionally, as a secondary aim, we explored the impact of these diseases on quality of life (QOL).

methodsThe analysis included 199 preoperative patients aged 60 and above who were scheduled for lumbar spine surgery. To assess QOL, Japanese versions of the COMI, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), EuroQol-5 Dimension-3 Level (EQ-5D-3L), and SF-12v2 were employed. The study assessed the validity of the COMI and compared demographic and clinical characteristics between the LSS (147 cases) and LDH (52 cases) groups. It used multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) to examine the impact of diseases (LSS and LDH) on each patient-reported outcome measure while considering covariates.

resultsCompared to the LSS group, the LDH group showed more difficulty with the COMI summary score (LSS/LDH [mean]: 6.9/8.1, p < 0.001), ODI score (46.8/57.4, p < 0.001), and EQ-5D utility (0.53/0.43, p < 0.001). The LDH group also reported more difficulties in the COMI-function, COMI-symptom-specific well-being, COMI-disability, ODI-personal care, ODI-social life, and SF-12v2-bodily pain subscales. MANCOVA demonstrated that these results were not influenced by covariates such as gender and medical history.

conclusionsThis study highlights the distinct impact of LSS and LDH on preoperative QOL in older patients undergoing lumbar spinal surgery. Tailored interventions are essential to address the specific challenges posed by these conditions and improve patient-centered outcomes and postoperative recovery.

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Intervertebral Disc DisplacementLumbar VertebraePatient Reported Outcome MeasuresQuality of LifeSpinal StenosisAgedAged, 80 and overDisability EvaluationEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansJapanMaleMiddle AgedDisk herniationElderly patientsLumbar spinal stenosisPatient-reported outcomesQuality of life

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