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Foy JG, Kechichian S, Foy MR, Ziadni M. Psychological/behavioral interventions for emerging adults with chronic pain. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2024; 5:1253700. [PMID: 38476354 PMCID: PMC10927809 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2024.1253700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Background Emerging adults, of whom significant numbers report chronic pain, are characterized as having unique needs and challenges. Psychological/behavioral treatments found to be beneficial for reducing pain outcomes in children and adults are understudied in emerging adults. Following a systematic review of the literature, our objective is to report on quantitative studies of psychological/behavioral interventions for chronic pain in emerging adults. Method We conducted a search of six databases (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar, ProQuest, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Web of Science) and reference sections in dissertations and systematic reviews to 4/29/2023. Keywords and phrases were search term combinations of "chronic/persistent pain", "emerging/young adults," and "intervention/treatment" using Boolean logic. Results Our review resulted in identifying 37 articles, of which 2 duplicates were removed, and 31 were further excluded by a screening process based on various inclusionary and exclusionary criteria. The search yielded four studies on psychological/behavioral interventions (yoga, acceptance and commitment therapy and relaxation), all of which positively affected the pain experience and/or pain-related outcomes. These studies presented issues in design such as not being blinded or randomized, having a small sample size, and potential confounds that were not reported or examined. Discussion The low number of studies reveals a large gap in the literature and is a call-to-action to further expand our understanding of effective and safer psychological/behavioral therapies for chronic pain in emerging adults. Successful pain management during this developmental phase may help young adults achieve positive trajectories for personal, occupational, relational, and health aspects of their lives.
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Affiliation(s)
- Judith G. Foy
- Department of Psychological Science, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychological Science, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Campanile J, Wu B, Sonagra M, McGill M, Stryker D, Bradford J, Sherker J, Konieczny T, Sherry DD, Gmuca S. Non-Pharmacologic Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment in Pediatrics: Impact on Symptoms, Daily Functioning, and the Family Unit. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:197. [PMID: 38397310 PMCID: PMC10886989 DOI: 10.3390/children11020197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Objectives: To assess non-pharmacologic treatment outcomes pertaining to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in youth with chronic idiopathic pain and their families. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 115 youth with chronic idiopathic pain enrolled in a non-pharmacologic, hospital-based intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment (IIPT) program. HRQoL measures for the patient (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory [PedsQL] short form) and family unit (PedsQL Family Impact) were collected on admission and discharge as part of routine clinical care. Changes in PedsQL scores were calculated using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Multivariable linear regression was used to explore factors associated with patient-level HRQoL. Results: Both individuals and the family unit reported that their HRQoL improved in all domains by program completion. Improvements in pain and allodynia were present for program participants at the time of completion as well as at the 3-month follow-up, suggesting durability of these effects. Conclusions: A non-pharmacologic IIPT program is a compelling treatment for pediatric and adolescent chronic idiopathic pain, for both patients and the family unit. Patients participating in this program had positive treatment outcomes with significantly improved subjective and objective measures of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive function.
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- Jessica Campanile
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (J.C.); (J.B.); (D.D.S.)
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
- Haddonfield Psychiatry and Therapy, Haddonfield, NJ 08033, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA (M.M.)
- Clinical Futures, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- PolicyLab, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Heart Center, Center for Integrative Brain Research, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA (M.M.)
- Clinical Futures, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- PolicyLab, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (J.C.); (J.B.); (D.D.S.)
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (J.C.); (J.B.); (D.D.S.)
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA (M.M.)
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (J.C.); (J.B.); (D.D.S.)
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (J.C.); (J.B.); (D.D.S.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA (M.M.)
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (J.C.); (J.B.); (D.D.S.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA (M.M.)
- Clinical Futures, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- PolicyLab, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Li R, Holley AL, Palermo TM, Ohls O, Edwards RR, Rabbitts JA. Feasibility and reliability of a quantitative sensory testing protocol in youth with acute musculoskeletal pain postsurgery or postinjury. Pain 2023; 164:1627-1638. [PMID: 36727891 PMCID: PMC10277219 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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ABSTRACT Quantitative sensory testing (QST) is increasingly used in pediatric chronic pain; however, assessment in youth with acute musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is limited. This study evaluated the feasibility, reliability, and sources of variability of a brief QST protocol in 2 clinical samples of youth with acute MSK pain. Participants were 277 youth (M age = 14.5 years, SD = 2.0, range = 11-18 years, 59% female, 81% non-Hispanic) across 3 geographic study sites who completed a QST protocol assessing pressure and thermal pain sensitivity, temporal summation of pain, and conditioned pain modulation 8 weeks after MSK surgery (n = 100) or within 4 weeks after an acute MSK injury (n = 177). High feasibility was demonstrated by protocol completion rates ranging from 97.5% to 100% for each task, with 95.3% of youth completing all tasks. Reliability was high, with reliability coefficients of >0.97 for 7 out of 8 QST parameters and minimal influence of examiner or participating site effects. Younger youth had lower pressure and heat pain thresholds (11-12 vs 13-18 years, d = -0.80 to -0.56) and cold pain tolerance (d = -0.33). Hispanic youth had higher pressure and heat pain thresholds (d = 0.37-0.45) and pain ratings for cold pain tolerance (d = 0.54) compared with non-Hispanic youth. No significant differences were observed in QST values by sex or personal contextual factors at the time of assessment (momentary pain, menstrual period, use of pain medications). Overall findings demonstrate feasibility of a brief QST protocol with youth with diverse acute MSK pain and data provide initial support for the reliability of this QST protocol for multisite research studies.
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- Rui Li
- Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Division of Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Portland, OR, United States
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States
- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, United States
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Devereux F, Whyte E, Issartel J, Belton S, O'Connor S. Current Practices, Willingness and Perceived Ability to Implement an Injury Prevention Exercise Program Among Post-Primary Physical Education Teachers. THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH 2023; 93:25-33. [PMID: 36029135 PMCID: PMC10087731 DOI: 10.1111/josh.13242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal injuries are common in adolescents, and recently schools have been suggested as an opportune location for injury prevention strategies. This study aimed to identify the current practices and perceptions of post-primary PE teachers in Ireland on injury prevention exercise programs (IPEP), which are key to informing potential implementation strategies. METHODS Post-primary PE teachers (n = 287) completed an online anonymous survey. Outcome measures included current IPEP practices in PE class, teachers' attitudes toward IPEPs, willingness to implement, and perceived ability to implement an IPEP in PE class. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare differences between groups. RESULTS Results indicated that only 1 in 5 PE teachers currently used an IPEP in class. Of these, no teacher used an existing IPEP exactly as intended, while most teachers were willing to implement an IPEP (80.5%). Those who previously received formal IPEP education or were aware of an existing IPEP had significantly higher perceived ability to implement an IPEP in class (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that despite a willingness among PE teachers to implement IPEPs in class, few currently do. Thus, post-primary PE class may be an under-utilized setting for adolescent injury prevention and warrants further investigation.
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- Frank Devereux
- Department of Science & HealthInstitute of Technology CarlowCo. CarlowIreland
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- Centre for Injury Prevention & Performance, School of Health & Human PerformanceDublin City UniversityWhitehallDublin9Ireland
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- School of Health & Human PerformanceDublin City UniversityWhitehallDublin9Ireland
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- LifePAC Research Centre, School of Health & Human PerformanceDublin City UniversityWhitehallDublin9Ireland
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- Centre for Injury Prevention & PerformanceSchool of Health & Human Performance Dublin City UniversityWhitehallDublin9Ireland
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Liu A, Anang P, Harling D, Wittmeier K, Gerhold K. Chronic pain in children and adolescents in Manitoba: A retrospective chart review to inform the development of a provincial service for pediatric chronic pain. Can J Pain 2022; 6:124-134. [PMID: 35990169 PMCID: PMC9389926 DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2022.2094228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background In the absence of an interdisciplinary service for pediatric chronic pain in Manitoba, pain management has been offered through a single provider outpatient setting with consultative services from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and psychiatry since October 2015. Aims The aim of this study was to characterize the patient population of this clinic to understand needs and inform future service development for pediatric chronic pain. Methods Demographics and disease characteristics of all patients seen in this clinic between October 1, 2015, and February 28, 2019, were analyzed retrospectively from electronic medical records. Results A total of 157 patients, mean age 13.1 (sd ±3.0) years, 75.2% female, with a median duration of pain of 20.5 (interquartile range [IQR] = 10.0–45.8) months at their first visit were included in the study. At baseline, 74.0% of patients experienced insomnia, 76.6% fatigue, 86.5% symptoms of anxiety, and 58.69% symptoms of depression; 80.1% showed withdrawal from physical activity, 67.1% missed school, and 10.2% reported opioid usage. Throughout their care in clinic, 83.4% of patients received physiotherapy, 17.8% occupational therapy, 49.7% mental health support, and 51.6% care from multiple services. The clinic experienced a significant increase in median referrals from 1.0 to 5.0 (IQR = 2.0–9.0) per month and wait time from 35.0 to 97.0 (IQR = 88.0–251.0) days during the observation period. Conclusions Developing an interdisciplinary service for pediatric chronic pain will provide an opportunity to improve access, coordination, and comprehensiveness of care and to employ culturally sensitive services to improve care for children and youth living with chronic pain in Manitoba and possibly other jurisdictions with similar demographics and needs.
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- Anna Liu
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Occupational Therapy, Child Health, Shared Health, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine, Madison, Mississippi, USA
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Job-Related Performance and Quality of Life Benefits in First Responders Given Access to H-Wave ® Device Stimulation: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12101674. [PMID: 36294813 PMCID: PMC9605355 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12101674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Current chronic pain treatments primarily target symptoms and are often associated with harmful side-effects and complications, while safer non-invasive electrotherapies like H-Wave® device stimulation (HWDS) have been less explored. The goal of this study is to evaluate first responder-reported effects of HWDS on job-related and quality-of-life measures. This is a retrospective cohort study where first responders were surveyed following voluntary use of HWDS regarding participant experience, frequency of use, job-related performance, and quality-of-life. Responses were analyzed using means comparison tests, while bivariate analysis assessed responses associated with HWDS usage. Overall, 92.9% of first responder HWDS users (26/28) reported a positive experience (p < 0.0001), with 82.1% citing pain reduction (p = 0.0013), while 78.6% indicated it would be beneficial to have future device access (p = 0.0046). Participants using H-Wave® were at least six times more likely to report higher rates of benefit (100% vs. 0%, p = 0.022), including pain reduction (91.3% vs. 8.7%, p = 0.021) and improved range-of-motion (93.3% vs. 69.2%, p = 0.044). Spending more time with family was associated with better job performance following frequent HWDS use (50% vs. 8.3%, p = 0.032). Repetitive first responder H-Wave® use, with minimal side effects and easy utilization, resulted in significant pain reduction, improvements in job performance and range-of-motion, and increased time spent with family, resulting in overall positive experiences and health benefits. Level of Evidence: III.
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Gmuca S, Weiss PF, McGill M, Xiao R, Ward M, Nelson M, Sherry DD, Cronholm PF, Gerber JS, Palermo TM, Young JF, Rosenberg AR. The Feasibility and Acceptability of Resilience Coaching for Adolescent Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Single-Arm Pilot Trial. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9101432. [PMID: 36291374 PMCID: PMC9600525 DOI: 10.3390/children9101432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Promoting Resilience in Stress Management (PRISM) is a well-established resilience coaching program for youth with chronic illness. It is a one-on-one intervention targeting skills in stress management, goal-setting, cognitive reframing, and meaning-making. We aimed to (i) assess the feasibility and acceptability of PRISM and (ii) explore PRISM’s impact on clinical outcomes among youth with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). This was a single-arm pilot trial of PRISM for youth with CMP aged 12–17 years. Patients completed patient-reported outcome measures (PROs) pre- and post- intervention; patients and caregivers provided qualitative feedback. Twenty-seven patients were enrolled (63% enrollment rate); 82% percent were female. The patients’ median age was 16 years (IQR: 13–16). The intervention completion rate was 81% (n = 22). The mean satisfaction for PRISM overall was 4.3 (SD 0.9), while the mean acceptability of the intervention measure (AIM) was 4.4 (SD 0.89). Participants reported improved resilience (2.2 [SD 5.1]), functional disability (−3.5 [IQR: −6.0, 1.0]), and psychological distress (−1.0 [−5.0, 2.0]) from baseline to immediately post-treatment; pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, and global health were similar at both time points. Feedback was positive and suggested that a group component may be helpful. PRISM is feasible and acceptable among youth with CMP. Exploratory analyses suggest improvements in clinically relevant outcomes, warranting further investigation.
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- Sabrina Gmuca
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, 11-121, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- PolicyLab, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Palliative Care and Resilience Program, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, WA 98145, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(718)-614-5251 or +1-(215)-590-2547; Fax: +1-(215)-590-4750
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, 11-121, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, 11-121, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- PolicyLab, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
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- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Mixed Methods Research Lab, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Mixed Methods Research Lab, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, 11-121, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Mixed Methods Research Lab, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Center for Public Health Initiatives, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- PolicyLab, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, WA 98145, USA
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Services, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
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- Palliative Care and Resilience Program, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, WA 98145, USA
- Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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Andreucci A, Roos EM, Rasmussen S, Olesen JL, Hölmich P, Thorborg K, Rathleff MS. Analgesic use in adolescents with patellofemoral pain or Osgood-Schlatter Disease: a secondary cross-sectional analysis of 323 subjects. Scand J Pain 2022; 22:543-551. [PMID: 34860477 DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2021-0121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The prevalence of pain medication use for adolescent knee pain and factors associated with use are not well understood. This study aimed to determine the self-reported use of pain medication for knee pain and identify factors associated with use in adolescents (age 10-19) with longstanding knee symptoms. METHODS In this exploratory cross-sectional study, we performed a secondary analysis of data previously collected in 323 adolescents with longstanding knee pain. Factors associated with pain medication use were assessed using multivariable logistic regressions. Analyses were repeated with stratification by age, sex, sport participation frequency, knee pain duration, and knee pain intensity. RESULTS Among 323 adolescents (mean age 14.4 ± 2.5, 73% female), 84% had patellofemoral pain, (peri- or retro-patellar pain during loaded bending of the knee) and 16% had Osgood-Schlatter Disease (apophysitis with swelling and localized pain at the tibial tuberosity). Twenty-one percent (95% CI 16-25%) of adolescents reported pain medication use for their knee pain, with no difference in usage between those ≤ vs. > 15 years of age (21%, 95% CI 16-27% vs. 20%, 95% CI 13-29%). Adolescents with patellofemoral pain reported greater usage than their counterparts with Osgood-Schlatter Disease (22%, 95% CI 17-28% vs. 12%, 95% CI 4.5-24.3%). The most consistent factor associated with use was knee-related symptoms, observed in both the overall (OR 0.97, 95% CI 0.94-0.99) and stratified analyses (ORs ranged from 0.89 to 0.96). CONCLUSIONS Approximately one in five adolescents with longstanding knee pain reported pain medication use, particularly in adolescents with patellofemoral pain. Knee-related symptoms most consistently associated with the use of pain medications in this population. Future longitudinal studies with data collected at multiple time-points are needed to validate these findings. IMPLICATIONS Self-reported pain medication use is common in adolescents with longstanding knee pain, even though whether pharmacological therapy is the best pain management option at this young age is debatable. Reliance on pain medication at an early age could potentially hamper the development of healthy pain coping strategies and increase the risk of dependence and misuse later in life. Future studies should assess the safety, efficacy, and risks of long-term use of pain medications for adolescent knee pain.
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Center for General Practice at Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Orthopedic Research Center - Copenhagen (SORC-C), Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Orthopedic Research Center - Copenhagen (SORC-C), Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Center for General Practice at Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
- Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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