Measuring Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis' Patients with the Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multidimensional Questionnaire (BRAF-MDQ) and the Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Numerical Rating Scale (BRAF-NRS): A Cross-Sectional Study

Objectives: We evaluated the relationship between telecommuting environment and low back pain (LBP) among desk-based workers in Japan. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 3,663 desk-based, telecommuting workers. LBP was assessed using a 0 to 10 numerical rating scale. The telecommuting environment was evaluated using subjective questions. Mixed-effects logistic regression analysis was used. Results: Mixed-effects logistic model results revealed that not having a place or room to concentrate on work, desk not well-lit enough for work, not having enough space on the desk to work, not having enough legroom, and not having comfortable temperature and humidity conditions in the workspace were significantly associated with higher odds of LBP. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that telecommuting environment is associated with the prevalence of LBP.

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Anxious temperament and cyberchondria as mediated by fear of COVID-19 infection: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0255750 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (8) ◽

pp. e0255750

Author(s):

Włodzimierz Oniszczenko

Keyword(s):

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Severity Scale ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Positive Correlations

This study’s main goal was to evaluate the association between anxious temperament and the fear of COVID-19-related self-infection and infection in loved ones (family members, friends, relatives) and cyberchondria. The sample consisted of 499 men and women aged between 18 and 72 who were gathered from the general population via an online recruitment platform. A numerical rating scale comprising 11 degrees of fear was used to assess participants’ COVID-19-related fear, and affective temperaments were evaluated using Akiskal’s Temperament Evaluation of the Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Autoquestionnaire (TEMPS-A) scales. Cyberchondria was assessed using McElroy and Shevlin’s Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS). Small to medium positive correlations were found between depressive, cyclothymic, irritable and anxious temperaments and cyberchondria and between depressive and anxious temperaments and COVID-19 fears. However, no correlation was observed between the hyperthymic temperament and cyberchondria. Cyberchondria positively correlated with both COVID-19 fears scales, though the correlation coefficients were medium. Based on the results of linear regression analysis, only anxious temperament and COVID-19 fear of self-infection were significant predictors of cyberchondria. The analysis also revealed a significant indirect effect of anxious temperament on cyberchondria through fear of COVID-19 self-infection as a mediator between anxious temperament and cyberchondria.

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Proportion of immediate severe postoperative pain in laparoscopic sterilization under general anaesthesia: A cross-sectional study (postoperative pain in laparoscopic sterilization)

Serbian Journal of Anesthesia and Intensive Therapy ◽

10.5937/sjait2106111m ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 (5-6) ◽

pp. 111-116

Author(s):

Girijanandan Menon ◽

Manjit George

Keyword(s):

Postoperative Pain ◽

General Anaesthesia ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Post Operative Pain ◽

Severe Postoperative Pain ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Laparoscopic Sterilization

Background: Effective control of immediate post operative abdominal pain following laparoscopic sterilization is challenging. The objective of the study was to estimate the incidence of immediate severe postoperative pain following laparoscopic sterilization under general anaesthesia by the proportion of patients with the pain assessed on a numerical rating scale. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted with the approval of institutional review board and ethics committee. Fifty seven participants with written informed consent underwent the study over a period of six months. Pain was assessed by a trained recovery nurse and data was collected and analyzed. The main outcome measure was immediate severe post operative pain on numerical rating scale (NRS). Results: Among the 57 participants, 14 (24.6%) had immediate severe post operative pain with median score of five in the inter quartile range of 0 to 5.75 and 43 (75.4%) participants had no severe pain. Conclusion: The incidence of immediate severe postoperative abdominal pain after laparoscopic sterilization under general anaesthesia is high. Therefore, the management of pain following laparoscopic sterilization requires individually based multimodal analgesia.

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Clinical Outcome of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation in Chronic Knee Pain Osteoarthritis: An Initial Experience from Nepal

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council ◽

10.33314/jnhrc.v19i1.3450 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 175-178

Author(s):

Anuj Jung Rayamajhi ◽

Pawan Kumar Hamal ◽

Rupesh Kumar Yadav ◽

Nabin Pokhrel ◽

Prashanta Paudel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Radiofrequency Ablation ◽

Knee Pain ◽

Ultrasound Guidance ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Numeric Rating Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chronic Knee Pain ◽

Numerical Rating

Background: Cooled Radiofrequency ablation is a newer technique for management of chronic knee pain in osteoarthritis. The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes in patients with chronic osteoarthritis in terms of pain scores for first six months of cooled radiofrequency ablation using ultrasound guidance. Methods: A cross-sectional study with retrospective review of database was evaluated to analyze the change in the Numerical Rating Scale from baseline scores at 1 day, 1 month and 6 months after the Cooled Radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves around knee in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Results: Median age was 71 years [ 61-73 years (IQR: 25-75)] with more female preponderance. Numerical Rating Scale (Mean ± S.D.) was significantly less at 1 day (1.87 ± 1.22), 1 month (3.03 ± 0.99) and 6 months (3.37 ± 1.098) from baseline values (6.77 ± 1.00). No soreness and numbness were noted.Conclusions: Cooled Radiofrequency using Ultrasound guidance for management of knee pain in chronic osteoarthritis is promising and reduces Numerical Rating Score significantly from baseline at 1 month and 6 months respectively.Keywords: Cooled radiofrequency ablation; genicular nerve; numeric rating scale

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Biopsychosocial factors and global perceived effect scale on the subject with chronic pain: an analytic cross-sectional study

Manual Therapy Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal ◽

10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2018.16.647 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Graziella Cristina Roque ◽

Tiago Tsunoda del Antonio ◽

Fabrício José Jassi ◽

Thais Cristina Chaves

Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Pain Catastrophizing ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Fear Avoidance Beliefs ◽

The Subject

Background: Chronic pain is an emotional and sensorial experience that triggers functional incapacity guided especially by the biopsychosocial changes, that lead to its aggravation directly affecting the recovery of the patient. Objective: To verify the presence of biopsychosocial factors in the subject with chronic pain on the physiotherapeutic care undergone in a clinical physiotherapy school. Method: A cross-sectional study, conducted in the physiotherapy clinic of the Health Sciences Center of the Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, in which were evaluated 26 subjects with chronic pain through the Pain Numerical Rating Scale; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; Pain Catastrophizing Scale; Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire; and Global Perceived Effect Scale. The statistical analysis had significance value of P≤0.05. Results: Even with reduction of pain intensity with P=0.04, the values do not indicate clinically relevant difference. The global perceived effect scale does not indicate a significant improvement of the subjects; however this is justified because the treatment does not address biopsychosocial aspects, being a technical approach. Conclusion: The treatment of chronic pain associated with a biopsychosocial approach would be the most indicated in clinical practice.

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Prevalence of Pruritus in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Brief Report of a Multicenter, Multinational Cross-Sectional Study

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/3491798 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Dominik Samotij ◽

Justyna Szczęch ◽

Carolyn J. Kushner ◽

Mohammad Rafiqul Mowla ◽

Aleksandra Dańczak-Pazdrowska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Lupus Erythematosus ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus ◽

Connective Tissue Diseases ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Pruritus is an important symptom frequently accompanying various inflammatory skin conditions. Some recent data have indicated that it may also be associated with autoimmune connective tissue diseases, including systemic sclerosis and dermatomyositis; however, studies on the prevalence and clinical characteristics of pruritus in CLE are limited. We have performed a multinational, prospective, cross-sectional study in order to assess the prevalence and intensity of pruritus in adult patients suffering from various subtypes of CLE. After developing a questionnaire assessing various aspects of pruritus, we have surveyed 567 patients with cutaneous involvement during the course of LE regarding the presence and intensity of pruritus. Pruritus was present in 425 of all patients (75.0%) and was most frequently reported by subjects with acute CLE (82.1%), followed by chronic CLE (78.8%), subacute CLE (65.9%), and intermittent CLE (55.6%) (p<0.001). Based on the Numerical Rating Scale, the severity of itch was mild, moderate, and severe in 264 (62.1%), 98 (23.1%), and 63 (14.8%) patients, respectively. The highest mean pruritus intensity was reported by subjects with hypertrophic LE (5.1±3.0 points) followed by generalized discoid LE (3.6±3.0 points), subacute CLE (3.0±3.0 points), chilblain LE (3.0±1.0 points), localized discoid LE (2.6±2.0 points), intermittent CLE (2.6±3.0 points), acute CLE (2.5±1.2 points), and lupus erythematosus profundus (1.9±2.7 points). In conclusion, pruritus is a frequent phenomenon in CLE; however, in most patients it is of mild severity. Further studies are needed to better characterize its clinical characteristics and influence on patients’ well-being.

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Can Simple Tests Prior to Endoscopy Predict the OLGA Stage of Gastritis?

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare8030230 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 230

Author(s):

Ertan Bulbuloglu ◽

Hasan Dagmura ◽

Emin Daldal ◽

Alev Deresoy ◽

Huseyin Bakir ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intestinal Metaplasia ◽

Blood Count ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Complete Blood Count ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Inflammatory Marker ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Stage Estimation

Gastritis is a progressive disease that evolves from a non-atrophic to atrophic state and progresses through intestinal metaplasia, with some cases leading eventually to gastric cancer. Since gastritis by definition is an inflammatory process of the mucosal lining of the stomach and is usually associated with pain, we aimed to identify any association between the severity of gastritis and pain and a simple inflammatory marker derived from a complete blood count (CBC). This was a prospective cross-sectional study which enrolled 155 consecutive adult patients who underwent an upper endoscopy. Prior to the endoscopy, all patients were given a questionnaire, numerical rating scale (NRS) and complete blood count evaluation. The biopsy was obtained from the gastric mucosa according to the modified Sydney classification and scored with the Operative Link for Gastritis Assessment (OLGA) scoring system. The results showed a significant correlation between NRS and intestinal metaplasia (p < 0.01); moreover, a correlation was also found between the NRS and OLGA stage (r = 0.469, p < 0.001). A nonlinear curve was constructed for OLGA stage estimation according to NRS scores (r2 was found to be 0.442, with p < 0.001). The results also showed a correlation between the neutrophil to the lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and OLGA stage (p < 0.01). No correlation was found between the other gastric parameters and NLR (p > 0.05). Helicobacter pylori positivity did not correlate with NRS and NLR. As a conclusion, pain measured by NRS and NLR, which are simply calculated from the CBC prior to endoscopy, may be used to predict OLGA stages and estimate the severity of gastritis in endoscopy patients.

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Association between severity of depressive symptoms and chronic knee pain in Korean adults aged over 50 years: a cross-sectional study using nationally representative data

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032451 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. e032451

Author(s):

Su-Bin Han ◽

Sook-Hyun Lee ◽

In-Hyuk Ha ◽

Eun-Jung Kim

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Knee Pain ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Strong Association ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chronic Knee Pain ◽

Depressed Group

ObjectivesTo identify the association between the presence and severity of depressive symptoms and those of chronic knee pain.DesignA retrospective cross-sectional study.ParticipantsWe used data from the sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VI-2) performed in 2014. Overall, 7550 patients were included in the KNHANES VI-2.Outcome measuresParticipants were asked whether they had chronic knee pain, and each answer was either ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used as a screening tool for depressive symptoms, and PHQ-9 scores of 10 or higher was classified as the depressed group. In total, 527 patients reported that they had pain in their knee, of whom 91 also had depressive symptoms.ResultsThe prevalence of chronic knee pain in the Korean population aged over 50 years was 19.8%. Multiple logistic regression was conducted after adjustment for sex, age, smoking, alcohol drinking, education level, household income, physical activity, sleep duration and comorbidity. The analysis revealed a significant association between depressive symptoms and chronic knee pain (adjusted OR=2.333, p<0.001). In contrast, the severity of depressive symptoms was linearly correlated with the intensity of chronic knee pain (p for trend <0.001). In participants with no chronic knee pain (Numerical Rating Scale; NRS=0) or mild chronic knee pain (NRS=1–4), the prevalence of moderate and severe depressive symptoms was 3.4% and 0.6%, respectively. However, in those with severe chronic knee pain (NRS=8–10), there was a higher prevalence of moderate and severe depressive symptoms (10.1% and 5.8%, respectively) (p<0.001).ConclusionsA strong association was observed between the presence and severity of depressive symptoms and the presence of chronic knee pain. The association became stronger with higher levels of depressive symptoms, indicating a positive correlation between depressive symptoms severity and chronic knee pain.

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