Affiliation:
1. Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Monroe Louisiana USA
2. Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences University of Montevallo Montevallo Albama USA
3. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama USA
Abstract
AbstractIntroductionIndividuals with spina bifida (SB) experience nociceptive and neuropathic pain, and women with SB report more pain. However, the relationship between pain type and gender on pain interference and quality of life (QoL) among individuals with SB is less understood.ObjectiveTo assess relationships among pain interference, pain quality, participation‐related QoL, and gender among adults with SB.DesignFifty‐one adults with SB completed a self‐report survey assessing SB characteristics, pain severity, pain type, pain interference, and QoL.SettingHospital outpatient adult SB clinic.InterventionsNot applicable.Main Outcome MeasuresMeasures of nociceptive pain quality, neuropathic pain quality, participation‐related QoL, as well as pain interference with general activities, mood, and sleep were selected a priori as study measures.ResultsFifty‐eight percent (N = 30) reported pain and more women than men reported pain (69% vs. 38%, p = .003). Higher general pain interference was associated with lower QoL (r = 0.444, p = .042), but not mood or sleep pain interference (both p's ≥ .451). There was no statistically significant difference in pain interference between genders (p = .138). Nociceptive pain was more common. Levels of nociceptive pain were positively associated with general pain interference, sleep pain interference, and mood pain inference. Neither pain type was associated with QoL (both p's > .082).ConclusionsThe results from this study reveal key differences/similarities among four interrelated factors: pain, pain interference, QoL, and gender. Pertinent information gathered on pain type and QoL, like increased prevalence of nociceptive pain, can be utilized to formulate proactive and effective treatment plans for individuals with SB that may benefit their sleep pain interference and mood pain interference.
Funder
Association of Academic Physiatrists
School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Subject
Neurology (clinical),Neurology,Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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