INTRODUCTION OF A MULTIMODAL PAIN REHABILITATION INTERVENTION IN PRIMARY CARE: A PILOT STUDY

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate patient-reported outcome measures in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain 1 year after participation in a case manager-led multimodal rehabilitation intervention in a Finnish primary care centre. Changes in healthcare utilization (HCU) were also explored.

Methods

A prospective pilot study with 36 participants. The intervention consisted of screening, multidisciplinary team assessment, a rehabilitation plan and case manager follow-up. Data were collected through questionnaires filled in after the team assessment and 1 year later. HCU data 1 year before and 1 year after team assessment were compared.

Results

At follow-up, satisfaction with vocational situation, self-reported work ability and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) had imp

SUBMITTER: EKLUND K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9983332 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature