Cited by 270Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMedical Practices and RehabilitationAutomotive and Human Injury Biomechanics

A Psychosocial risk factor--targeted intervention for the prevention of chronic pain and disability following whiplash injury

Sullivan, Michael JL, Adams, Heather, Rhodenizer, Trina, Stanish, William D·2006·Physical Therapy

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to determine whether the addition of a psychosocial intervention improved return-to-work rates beyond those associated with participation in a functional restoration physical therapy intervention. Subjects who had sustained whiplash injuries participated in the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP), which is a 10-week psychosocial intervention program that aims to increase activity involvement and minimize psychological barriers to rehabilitation progress. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A sample of 60 subjects enrolled in a functional restoration physical therapy intervention were used as a historical cohort comparison group. Subjects who received the functional restoration physical therapy intervention were compared with a sample of 70 subjects who received PGAP in addition to physical therapy. RESULTS: Participation in PGAP plus physical therapy resulted in a higher return-to-work rate (75%) than participation in physical therapy alone (50%). Differences between treatment conditions were most pronounced for the subgroup of subjects who had the largest number of psychosocial risk factors. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that a psychosocial risk reduction intervention can be an effective means of improving function and facilitating return to work in people who are at risk for prolonged pain-related disability.

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Authors
Sullivan, M. J., Adams, H., Rhodenizer, T., & Stanish, W. D.
Affiliations
  • Université de Montréal (CA)
  • T Rhodenizer, OT, is Occupational Therapist, University Centre for Research on Pain and Disability, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Dalhousie University (CA)
Corresponding author
Sullivan, Michael JL
Venue
Physical Therapy
Published
2006-01-01
Volume
86
Issue
1
Pages
8-18
ISSN
  • 0031-9023 (ISSN-L)
  • 1538-6724
OpenAlex
W2164292070
Cited by
270
References
44
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FWCI
7.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Physical Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics
Keywords
whiplash injury, psychosocial interventions, return to work, chronic pain, disability prevention, psychosocial risk factors, activity involvement
MeSH terms
Adult, Employment, Female, Goals, Humans, Male, Pain, Pain Measurement, Risk Factors, Social Support, Time Factors, Whiplash Injuries, Program Evaluation, Multivariate Analysis, Physical Therapy Modalities

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