• PM R · Oct 2013

    Evaluation of an interdisciplinary program for chronic pain after spinal cord injury.

    • Anthony S Burns, Jude J Delparte, Elena C Ballantyne, and Kathryn A Boschen.
    • Division of Physiatry, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, and Brain & Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program, University Health Network-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, 520 Sutherland Dr, Toronto, Ontario, Canada ON M4G 3V9(∗). Electronic address: anthony.burns@uhn.ca.
    • PM R. 2013 Oct 1;5(10):832-8.

    ObjectiveTo assess efficacy of an interdisciplinary pain program adapted for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) and chronic pain.DesignProspective cohort.SettingUniversity-affiliated rehabilitation hospital.ParticipantsTwenty-two persons with traumatic or nontraumatic SCI and chronic pain of at least 6 months' duration.MethodsSubjects participated in an interdisciplinary pain program consisting of biweekly group sessions for 10 consecutive weeks. Sessions incorporated patient education on chronic pain and associated pain mechanisms, cognitive behavioral therapy, self-management strategies (eg, energy conservation, ergonomics, goal setting, stress management, anger management, and coping skills), group discussions and activities, and either exercise or guided relaxation at the end of each session.Main Outcome MeasuresMultidimensional Pain Inventory SCI, Coping Inventory of Stressful Situations, Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire, and Life Satisfaction Questionnaire.ResultsAfter participation in an interdisciplinary pain program, persons with SCI and chronic neuropathic pain demonstrated increased involvement in learning and maintenance of coping strategies for chronic pain. Participation also led to less pain interference in daily life and a greater sense of control over one's life.ConclusionsParticipation in an interdisciplinary pain program does not reduce pain severity, but it can help persons with SCI and chronic neuropathic pain cope with pain, lessen interference of pain, and improve their sense of control.Copyright © 2013 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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