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ArticleScandinavian journal of pain2025

Healthcare utilization and resource distribution before and after interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation in primary care.

Katarina Eklund, Britt-Marie Stålnacke, Paul Enthoven, Magnus Zingmark, Gunilla Stenberg

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Katarina EklundDepartment of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Umeå, Biologihuset Linneus väg 9, Umeå, 90736, Sweden.
Britt-Marie StålnackeDepartment of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Umeå, Biologihuset Linneus väg 9, Umeå, 90736, Sweden.
Paul EnthovenDepartment of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine, Unit of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, 58183 Linköping, Sweden.
Magnus ZingmarkDepartment of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Umeå, Biologihuset Linneus väg 9, Umeå, 90736, Sweden.
Gunilla StenbergDepartment of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Umeå, Biologihuset Linneus väg 9, Umeå, 90736, Sweden.

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objectivesMost patients with chronic pain are identified and managed in primary care (PC). Chronic pain management is challenging, which is manifested by increased healthcare utilization (HCU) in this patient group. The interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program (IPRP) is the gold standard treatment for patients with chronic pain but is scarcely used in PC. The aim of this study was to evaluate the HCU of patients with chronic pain in PC 1 year before and 1 year after an IPRP by examining the distribution of costs and resources.

methodsThis retrospective cohort study combined data from a national pain registry and HCU data from regional administrative registries, including 146 patients who participated in an IPRP in PC. The outcome measure was the number of outpatient healthcare contacts. Costs and the distribution of resources were compared across the two measurement intervals using paired

resultsHCU decreased by 16% in the year following IPRP compared to the year before. Costs for outpatient visits dropped by 12% or €434 per participant. Visits to physiotherapists and general practitioners decreased the most, by 31% (

conclusionsIPRP in PC may lead to reduced HCU, freed resources, and streamlined chronic pain management. The study offers valuable insights into expected changes in HCU for chronic pain patients after an IPRP and how these changes may impact daily activities at the PC center.

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Chronic PainPain ManagementPatient Acceptance of Health CarePrimary Health CareAdultAgedFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansMaleMiddle AgedRegistriesRetrospective Studieschronic painhealthcare economicshealthcare utilizationinterdisciplinary pain rehabilitationprimary care

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