Pain and interference of pain with function and mood in elderly adults involved in a motor vehicle collision: a pilot study.
Exp Aging Res
; 38(3): 330-43, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
UNLABELLED BACKGROUND/STUDY CONTEXT Musculoskeletal pain after motor vehicle collision is a substantial public health problem. The number of elderly individuals experiencing motor vehicle collision is increasing. The authors conducted analyses of data collected as part of a prospective observational study of outcomes after motor vehicle collision to estimates rates of persistent pain, pain interference, and change in physical function in patients 65 or older. METHODS:
Adults presenting to one of four emergency departments following motor vehicle collision without severe or life-threatening injury were recruited. Outcomes were assessed using 1-month follow-up surveys.RESULTS:
The frequencies of persistent moderate or severe pain resulting from the motor vehicle collision were similar among elderly and nonelderly participants, both in the neck region (27% vs. 30%) and in any region (60% vs. 56%). For both elderly and nonelderly patients, persistent pain was associated with high levels of interference with physical activity and mood.CONCLUSION:
Further studies of this vulnerable and rapidly increasing injury population are needed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Acidentes de Trânsito
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Cervicalgia
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Afeto
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Dor Musculoesquelética
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Exp Aging Res
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos