The Association of Pain Phenotype with Neuromuscular Impairments and Mobility Limitations Among Older Primary Care Patients: A Secondary Analysis of the Boston Rehabilitative Impairment Study of the Elderly.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clarifying the relationship between pain phenotypes and physical function in older adults may enhance screening and treatment for functional decline in primary care settings.

Objective

To investigate the association of more severe pain phenotypes with neuromuscular impairments or mobility limitations among older community-dwelling primary care patients.

Design

Cross-sectional analysis.

Setting

The Boston Rehabilitative Impairment Study of the Elderly.

Participants

Adults aged 65 years or older.

Methods

We counted the number of musculoskeletal pain locations (none, single site, multisite, or widespread) using the McGill Pain Questionnaire and identified pain intensity tertiles using the Brief Pain Inventory. Neuromuscular attributes (tru

SUBMITTER: Roseen EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9510905 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature