The role of social isolation in physical and emotional outcomes among patients with chronic pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Social isolation negatively impacts early-disease processes and long-term health. Individuals with chronic pain are more vulnerable to social isolation, which exacerbates symptoms. It is currently unclear whether: 1. group-based programs for chronic pain improve social isolation, 2. improvements in social isolation account for improvements in outcomes. This study involved secondary data analysis of participants in a 10-week mind-body physical activity program. We examined whether social isolation improved during treatment, and whether such improvements accounted for improvements in emotional and physical functioning.

Methods

Participants (N = 82) with chronic pain were randomized to a group-based mind-body physical activity intervention with (GetActive-Fitbit; n = 

SUBMITTER: Bannon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7979493 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature