scholarly journals Correction: Do measures of physical function enhance the prediction of persistent pain and disability following a whiplash injury? Protocol for a prospective observational study in Spain

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1.1-1
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Whiplash Injury ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Persistent Pain

scholarly journals Do measures of physical function enhance the prediction of persistent pain and disability following a whiplash injury? Protocol for a prospective observational study in Spain

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e035736
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alalawi ◽  
Alejandro Luque-Suarez ◽  
Manuel Fernandez-Sanchez ◽  
Alessio Gallina ◽  
David Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Whiplash Injury ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Persistent Pain ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Neck Disability

IntroductionNot all factors that predict persistent pain and disability following whiplash injury are known. In particular, few physical factors, such as changes in movement and muscle behaviour, have been investigated. The aim of this study is to identify predictive factors that are associated with the development of persistent pain and disability following a whiplash injury by combining contemporary measures of physical function together with established psychological and pain-related predictive factors.Methods and analysisA prospective observational study will recruit 150 consecutive eligible patients experiencing whiplash-related symptoms, admitted to a private physiotherapy clinic in Spain within 15 days of their whiplash injury. Poor outcome will be measured using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), defined as an NDI score of 30% or greater at 6 months post injury. Candidate predictors, including demographic characteristics, injury characteristics, pain characteristics, self-reported psychosocial factors and physical factors, will be collected at baseline (within 15 days of inception). Regression analyses will be performed to identify factors that are associated with persistent neck pain and disability over the study period.Ethics and disseminationThe project has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the province of Malaga, Spain (#30052019). The results of this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals.

scholarly journals Using Wearable Devices to Monitor Physical Activity in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement: Protocol for a Prospective Observational Study

10.2196/20072 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e20072
Author(s):  
Giulia Lorenzoni ◽  
Danila Azzolina ◽  
Chiara Fraccaro ◽  
Alessandro Di Liberti ◽  
Augusto D'Onofrio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Postoperative Changes

Background In last few decades, several tools have been developed to measure physical function objectively; however, their use has not been well established in clinical practice. Objective This study aims to describe the preoperative physical function and to assess and compare 6-month postoperative changes in the physical function of patients undergoing treatment for aortic stenosis with either surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The study also aims to evaluate the feasibility of wearable devices in assessing physical function in such patients. Methods This is a prospective observational study. The enrollment will be conducted 1 month before patients’ SAVR/TAVR. Patients will be provided with the wearable device at baseline (activity tracker device, Garmin vívoactive 3). They will be trained in the use of the device, and they will be requested to wear it on the wrist of their preferred hand until 12 months after SAVR/TAVR. After baseline assessment, they will undergo 4 follow-up assessments at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after SAVR/TAVR. At baseline and each follow-up, they will undergo a set of standard and validated tests to assess physical function, health-related quality of life, and sleep quality. Results The ethics committee of Vicenza in Veneto Region in Italy approved the study (Protocol No. 943; January 4, 2019). As of October 2020, the enrollment of participants is ongoing. Conclusions The use of the wearable devices for real-time monitoring of physical activity of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement is a promising opportunity for improving the clinical management and consequently, the health outcomes of such patients. Trial Registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03843320; https://tinyurl.com/yyareu5y International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/20072

scholarly journals Intrathecal Administration of Morphine Decreases Persistent Pain after Cesarean Section: A Prospective Observational Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e0155114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumi Moriyama ◽  
Yuki Ohashi ◽  
Akira Motoyasu ◽  
Tadao Ando ◽  
Kiyoshi Moriyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Intrathecal Administration ◽  
Persistent Pain

Using Wearable Devices to Monitor Physical Activity in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement: Protocol for a Prospective Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Lorenzoni ◽  
Danila Azzolina ◽  
Chiara Fraccaro ◽  
Alessandro Di Liberti ◽  
Augusto D'Onofrio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Postoperative Changes

BACKGROUND In last few decades, several tools have been developed to measure physical function objectively; however, their use has not been well established in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe the preoperative physical function and to assess and compare 6-month postoperative changes in the physical function of patients undergoing treatment for aortic stenosis with either surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The study also aims to evaluate the feasibility of wearable devices in assessing physical function in such patients. METHODS This is a prospective observational study. The enrollment will be conducted 1 month before patients’ SAVR/TAVR. Patients will be provided with the wearable device at baseline (activity tracker device, Garmin vívoactive 3). They will be trained in the use of the device, and they will be requested to wear it on the wrist of their preferred hand until 12 months after SAVR/TAVR. After baseline assessment, they will undergo 4 follow-up assessments at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after SAVR/TAVR. At baseline and each follow-up, they will undergo a set of standard and validated tests to assess physical function, health-related quality of life, and sleep quality. RESULTS The ethics committee of Vicenza in Veneto Region in Italy approved the study (Protocol No. 943; January 4, 2019). As of October 2020, the enrollment of participants is ongoing. CONCLUSIONS The use of the wearable devices for real-time monitoring of physical activity of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement is a promising opportunity for improving the clinical management and consequently, the health outcomes of such patients. CLINICALTRIAL Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03843320; https://tinyurl.com/yyareu5y INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/20072

Prognostic value of physical function tests and muscle mass in elderly hospitalized patients. A prospective observational study

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Hernández-Luis ◽  
Esther Martín-Ponce ◽  
María Monereo-Muñoz ◽  
Geraldine Quintero-Platt ◽  
Silvia Odeh-Santana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Function Tests ◽  
Elderly Hospitalized Patients

Risk factors for severe acute pain and persistent pain after surgery for breast cancer: a prospective observational study

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf S Habib ◽  
Miklos D Kertai ◽  
Mary Cooter ◽  
Rachel A Greenup ◽  
Shelley Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Persistent Pain ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Duration Of Surgery

Background and objectivesThere are few prospective studies providing comprehensive assessment of risk factors for acute and persistent pain after breast surgery. This prospective observational study assessed patient-related, perioperative, and genetic risk factors for severe acute pain and persistent pain following breast cancer surgery.MethodsWomen presenting for elective breast cancer surgery completed State Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and Pain Catastrophizing Scale questionnaires preoperatively. Diffuse noxious inhibitory control and mechanical temporal summation were assessed. A blood sample was obtained for genetic analysis. Analgesic consumption and pain scores were collected in the post-anesthesia care unit, and at 24 and 72 hours. Patients were contacted at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months to assess persistent pain. Primary outcome was maximum acute pain score in first 72 hours and secondary outcome was persistent pain.ResultsOne hundred twenty-four patients were included in analysis. Increased duration of surgery, surgeon, and higher pain catastrophizing scores were associated with increased severity of acute pain, while preoperative radiotherapy was associated with reduced severity. Persistent pain was reported by 57.3% of patients. Postdischarge chemotherapy (OR 2.52, 95% CI 1.13 to 5.82), postdischarge radiation (OR 3.39, 95% CI 1.24 to 10.41), severe acute pain (OR 5.39, 95% CI 2.03 to 15.54), and moderate acute pain (OR 5.31, 95% CI 1.99 to 15.30) were associated with increased likelihood of persistent pain.ConclusionsIncreased duration of surgery, higher pain catastrophizing score, and surgeon were associated with increased severity of acute pain. Preoperative radiation was associated with lower acute pain scores. Postsurgery radiation, chemotherapy, and severity of acute pain were associated with increased likelihood of persistent pain.Trial registrationNCT03307525.

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