2025
Validation of the Coping with Health Injuries and Problems questionnaire in a longitudinal cohort with recent-onset rheumatoid arthritis
Akman Z, Boire G, Carrier N, Roux S, Masetto A, de Brum-Fernandes A, Liang P, Allard-Chamard H. Validation of the Coping with Health Injuries and Problems questionnaire in a longitudinal cohort with recent-onset rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology Advances In Practice 2025, rkaf057. DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkaf057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInternal consistencyTreatment adherenceBack pain patientsHealth injuriesYears of follow-upFollow-upCohort of early rheumatoid arthritisCronbach's alphaPain patientsDiagnosed RA patientsIndividual coping stylesRheumatoid arthritisFollow-up visitPsychometric propertiesCoping stylesLongitudinal cohortRecent-onset rheumatoid arthritisConfirmatory factor analysisProspective cohortInstrument itemsSubscalesProblems QuestionnaireRA patientsFactor structureEarly rheumatoid arthritis
2022
Chronic pain precedes disrupted eating behavior in low-back pain patients
Lin Y, De Araujo I, Stanley G, Small D, Geha P. Chronic pain precedes disrupted eating behavior in low-back pain patients. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0263527. PMID: 35143525, PMCID: PMC8830732, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263527.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow back pain patientsChronic low back pain patientsFat-rich foodsPain patientsChronic painCLBP patientsSBP patientsNucleus accumbensBack pain patientsChronic pain patientsHealthy control subjectsNucleus accumbens volumePain chronificationFat ingestionHedonic feedingPatient populationAccumbens volumeControl subjectsLimbic brainPainEarly coursePatientsBehavioral alterationsHedonic perceptionNeurological standpoint
2021
Brain Structure and Function of Chronic Low Back Pain Patients on Long-Term Opioid Analgesic Treatment: A Preliminary Study
Murray K, Lin Y, Makary MM, Whang PG, Geha P. Brain Structure and Function of Chronic Low Back Pain Patients on Long-Term Opioid Analgesic Treatment: A Preliminary Study. Molecular Pain 2021, 17: 1744806921990938. PMID: 33567986, PMCID: PMC7883154, DOI: 10.1177/1744806921990938.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back painOpioid analgesicsCLBP patientsPain patientsChronic low back pain patientsLow back pain patientsBrain structuresOpioid analgesic treatmentBack pain patientsClasses of medicationsChronic pain patientsLow back painLong-term riskAltered brain structureSub-cortical areasOverall significant decreaseEvidence of misuseAnalgesic treatmentChronic treatmentBack painFunctional brain imagingLimbic areasUnmedicated patientsHealthy controlsNucleus accumbens
2020
Loss of nucleus accumbens low-frequency fluctuations is a signature of chronic pain
Makary MM, Polosecki P, Cecchi GA, DeAraujo IE, Barron DS, Constable TR, Whang PG, Thomas DA, Mowafi H, Small DM, Geha P. Loss of nucleus accumbens low-frequency fluctuations is a signature of chronic pain. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2020, 117: 10015-10023. PMID: 32312809, PMCID: PMC7211984, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1918682117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back pain patientsLow back pain patientsChronic painPain patientsChronic phaseChronic back pain patientsBack pain patientsRostral anterior cingulate cortexAnterior cingulate cortexAdditional independent datasetsRisk of transitionResting-state activityPersistent painBack painAccumbens volumeHealthy controlsNucleus accumbensPainSeparate cohortPatientsCingulate cortexPrevalent diseaseFunctional connectivityLoss of nucleiSubcortical signatures
2019
Further Examination of the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaires Among Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
Mun CJ, Otis JD, Concato J, Reid MC, Burg MM, Czlapinski R, Kerns RD. Further Examination of the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaires Among Chronic Low Back Pain Patients. The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2019, 36: 227-227. PMID: 31899724, PMCID: PMC7060927, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000796.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back pain patientsLow back pain patientsBack pain patientsPain patientsPain StagesChange QuestionnairePatientsFurther Examination of the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaires Among Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
Mun CJ, Otis JD, Concato J, Reid MC, Burg MM, Czlapinski R, Kerns RD. Further Examination of the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaires Among Chronic Low Back Pain Patients. The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2019, 35: 744-752. PMID: 31149934, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000733.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic low back pain patientsLow back pain patientsSelf-management approachBack pain patientsCognitive behavioral therapyChronic painDepressive symptom severityPain severityPain patientsPain StagesRegular cognitive behavioural therapySymptom severityVA primary care clinicsChange scoresPrimary care clinicsChange QuestionnaireLong-term functionMaintenance scoresCare clinicsPresent studyPatient readinessPatients' attitudesWeeks posttreatmentSustained benefitTherapeutic mechanism
2010
Early Intervention Options for Acute Low Back Pain Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial with One-Year Follow-Up Outcomes
Whitfill T, Haggard R, Bierner S, Pransky G, Hassett R, Gatchel R. Early Intervention Options for Acute Low Back Pain Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial with One-Year Follow-Up Outcomes. Journal Of Occupational Rehabilitation 2010, 20: 256-263. PMID: 20369277, DOI: 10.1007/s10926-010-9238-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAgedAlgorithmsBehavior TherapyDisability EvaluationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLow Back PainMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePersons with DisabilitiesPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRiskSocioeconomic FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWork Capacity EvaluationYoung AdultConceptsChronic low back pain disabilityStandard careEarly interventionAcute low back pain patientsEarly intervention treatment programLow back pain disabilityLow back pain patientsPsychosocial functioningBack pain patientsBack pain disabilityCompletion of treatmentOne-year followMore symptom improvementEarly intervention treatmentSignificant differencesEarly intervention optionsEarly intervention programsALBP patientsPain patientsPain disabilitySymptom improvementClinical trialsWT groupHigh riskUp Outcomes
2004
An exploratory study of provocation testing with padded wedges: can prone blocking demonstrate a directional preference?
Lisi AJ, Cooperstein R, Morschhauser E. An exploratory study of provocation testing with padded wedges: can prone blocking demonstrate a directional preference? Journal Of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics 2004, 27: 103-108. PMID: 14970811, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain pressure thresholdProvocation testingAnatomic pointsLow back pain patientsBack pain patientsPain patientsTreatment decisionsPressure thresholdTendernessPatientsDirectional preferenceExamination methodsSecond groupFirst groupExamination proceduresSubjectsPotential protocolGroupResponseClinicians
2002
Blind Faith? The Effects of Promoting Active Sick Leave for Back Pain Patients
Scheel I, Hagen K, Herrin J, Carling C, Oxman A. Blind Faith? The Effects of Promoting Active Sick Leave for Back Pain Patients. Spine 2002, 27: 2734-2740. PMID: 12461401, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200212010-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow back painProportion of patientsQuality of lifeSick leaveControl groupIntervention groupPassive intervention groupBack pain patientsPassive interventionMain outcome measuresSelf-reported qualityNational Insurance AdministrationLBP patientsPain patientsBack painPatient satisfactionGeneral practitionersMedian numberOutcome measuresBACKGROUND DATAIndividual patientsPatientsResponse rateHealth outcomesInterventionA Call for Action
Scheel I, Hagen K, Herrin J, Oxman A. A Call for Action. Spine 2002, 27: 561-566. PMID: 11884902, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200203150-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow back painGeneral practitionersBack painPassive interventionSick leaveBack pain patientsClinical practice guidelinesMain outcome measuresProactive interventionsEligible patientsPain patientsIntervention municipalitiesEarly returnGP practicesPractice guidelinesBACKGROUND DATAOutcome measuresPatientsControl groupPainTelephone callsCommunity interventionsControl municipalitiesInterventionImportance of advice
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