Early Identification of Patients at Risk of Developing a Persistent Back Problem: The Predictive Validity of The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire

Linton, Steven J.; Boersma, Katja

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“…The results found in this study are consistent with those of previous findings illustrating the diversity of the obstacles to RTW. Scientific evidence demonstrated that the development of chronic pain and disability depends more on individual and work-related psychosocial issues than on physical or clinical features [1,13,14].…”

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A screening questionnaire to predict no return to work within 3 months for low back pain claimants

Bois

Donceel

2008

Eur Spine J

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The objective of the present study was to develop a short prediction questionnaire for estimating the risk of no return to work (RTW) within 3 months of sick leave to facilitate triage and management of a patient population of subacute low-back pain (LBP) sufferers. We conducted a prospective study with a 3-month follow-up on 186 patients with LBP introducing a claim for sickness benefits to the largest sickness fund in Belgium. Patients completed a screening questionnaire within 2 weeks after claim submission. All patients were invited for clinical assessment, at 6-8 weeks of sick leave, by the medical adviser. Patients' work status was recorded by the sickness fund. About 20% of the patients did not resume work at 3 months' sick leave. They were more likely to experience pain below the knee, to have an own previous prediction of a 100% no RTW and to have a severe interference of pain on daily activities. The screening tool based on these three items correctly classified 73.7% of the non-resumers and 78.4% of the resumers at a cut-off score of 0.22. The findings of this study provide evidence of the utility of a short screening questionnaire for future use in intervention studies in a social security setting.

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A screening questionnaire to predict no return to work within 3 months for low back pain claimants

Bois

Donceel

2008

Eur Spine J

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“…The Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ) 50 contains 25 items which measure physical and functional level and adjustment to injury and pain, by examining factors that may impede recovery, including emotional state, fear-avoidance beliefs and coping strategies. A higher rating indicates higher levels of risk.…”

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“…A cut-off score of ≥ 105 was selected as the cut-off for 'predicted not to recover overall', in line with previous research 50 . Consistent with previous research 50 , the OMPQ was divided into subscales of function and pain and the previous scoring method and cut-offs were utilised in the current study. To create the function scale score, items 17 to 21 (items relating to ability to participate in normal activities, e.g.…”

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“…weekly shopping) were summed, to provide a score ranging between 0 and 50. A score of ≤44 was selected as the cut-off for the 'predicted not to recover' group because this represents abnormal, restricted function 50 . The pain scale score was derived by multiplying the intensity of pain rating by the frequency of pain rating, proving a score in the range of 0 to 100.…”

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“…The pain scale score was derived by multiplying the intensity of pain rating by the frequency of pain rating, proving a score in the range of 0 to 100. The cut-off score for those who were not predicted to recovered was ≥17 50 .…”

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Predictors of non-return to work 2 years post-injury in road traffic crash survivors: Results from the UQ SuPPORT study

Heron-Delaney

Warren

Kenardy

2017

Injury

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Non-return to work following road traffic crash 2 Abstract Purpose: Individuals who have sustained an injury from a road traffic crash (RTC) are at increased risk for long lasting health problems and non-return to work (NRTW). Determining the predictors of NRTW is necessary to develop screening tools to identify at-risk individuals and to provide early targeted intervention for successful return to work (RTW). The aim of this study was to identify factors that can predict which individuals will not RTW following minor or moderate injuries sustained from a RTC.Method: Participants were 194 claimants (63.4% female) within a common-law "fault-based" system from the UQ SuPPORT cohort who were working prior to their RTC. Participants were assessed at 6 months on a variety of physical and mental health measures and RTW status was determined at 2 years post-RTC. RTW rate was 78.4%.Results: Univariate predictors of NRTW included being the driver or passenger, having a prior psychiatric diagnosis, high disability level, low mental or physical quality of life, predicted non-recovery, high pain, low function, high expectations of pain persistency, low expectations about RTW, having a psychiatric diagnosis, elevated depression or anxiety. The final multivariable logistic regression model included only two variables: disability level and expectations about RTW. Seventy-five percent of individuals who will not RTW by 2 years can be identified accurately at an early stage, using only these two predictors. Conclusion:The results are promising, because they suggest that having information about two factors, which are easily obtainable, can predict with accuracy those who will require additional support to facilitate RTW. Keywords: Motor Vehicles; Traffic Accidents; Return to Work; Mental Health; HealthNon-return to work following road traffic crash 3 Predictors of non-return to work 2 years post-injury in road traffic crash survivors: results from the UQ SuPPORT studyThe annual cost of road traffic crashes (RTCs) in Australia is estimated at $27 billion 1 and Australia reports spending 3.6% of its gross domestic product on RTCs 2 . The World Health Organization 3 anticipates that RTC injuries will be the third leading cause of disabilityadjusted life years lost (DALYs) by 2020. One of the major factors contributing to these costs is non-return to work (NRTW) following injury. NRTW is also problematic because working is associated with better health, self-esteem and social connectedness 4,5 , as well as improved quality of life and overall longevity 6 .Previous research on return to work (RTW) rates and predictors in RTC cohorts have produced varied results, most likely due to the differences in the nature of injuries in the samples assessed, the variance in severity of injury (mild through to catastrophic), the timeframe for follow-up, the compensation scheme and other sociocultural factors that vary across countries, such as the health care system. Rates of RTW range from 42%-69% at 9 to 12 months post-RTC for more serious inju...

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Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain

Ostelo

Tulder

Vlaeyen

et al. 2005

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Early Identification of Patients at Risk of Developing a Persistent Back Problem: The Predictive Validity of The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire

Cited by 454 publications

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A screening questionnaire to predict no return to work within 3 months for low back pain claimants

A screening questionnaire to predict no return to work within 3 months for low back pain claimants

Predictors of non-return to work 2 years post-injury in road traffic crash survivors: Results from the UQ SuPPORT study

Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain

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