Comorbid insomnia, psychological symptoms and widespread pain among patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain in general practice: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the association between musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, insomnia, anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients from general practice. DESIGN:This is a cross-sectional study. SETTING:This study was conducted in general practice in Denmark. PARTICIPANTS:A consecutive sample of 390 general practice patients (aged 12 years or older) were included; 183 patients with MSK pain and 207 patients without MSK pain. To be included in the MSK pain group, participants with MSK pain were required to report MSK pain at least weekly during the preceding month, which had a negative impact on daily activities. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOMES MEASURES:The primary outcome was insomnia evaluated by the Athens Insomnia Scale. The secondary outcomes were psychological symp

SUBMITTER: Sorensen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6609071 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature