Telerehabilitation of acute musculoskeletal multi-disorders: prospective, single-arm, interventional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is very common and associated with impaired productivity and high economic burden. Access to timely and personalized, evidence-based care is key to improve outcomes while reducing healthcare expenditure. Digital interventions can facilitate access and ensure care scalability.

Objective

Present the feasibility and results of a fully remote digital care program (DCP) for acute MSK conditions affecting several body areas.

Methods

Interventional single-arm study of individuals applying for digital care programs for acute MSK pain. Primary outcome was the mean change between baseline and end-of-program in self-reported Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score and secondary outcomes were change in analgesic consumption, intention

SUBMITTER: Costa F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8728982 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature