Somatization is associated with worse outcome in a chiropractic patient population with neck pain and low back pain

Ailliet, Luc; Rubinstein, Sidney M.; Knol, Dirk L.; Tulder, Maurits W. van; Vet, Henrica C.W. de

doi:10.1016/j.math.2015.07.007

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“…Matsudaira et al reported that the comorbidity of somatic symptoms, as assessed using the brief job stress questionnaire (BJSQ), was associated with the development of persistent LBP in urban Japanese workers with mild LBP [ 12 ]. In patients with LBP that were treated by chiropractors, somatisation at baseline that was assessed using the Four Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire was associated with pain intensity, functional status, and perceived recovery [ 33 ]. In hospital patients with LBP, baseline somatisation based on the number of symptoms for which physicians could find no clear cause assessed using the Screening for Somatoform Disorders Questionnaire, was correlated with HRQoL (MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) scores) at follow-up, and was inversely associated with ≥ 50% reduction in pain one-year after surgical or conservative treatment [ 13 ].…”

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Association between somatic symptom burden and health-related quality of life in people with chronic low back pain

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Depression is a relevant risk factor for low back pain and is associated with the outcomes of low back pain. Depression also often overlaps with somatisation. As previous studies have suggested that somatisation or a higher somatic symptom burden has a role in the outcomes of low back pain, the aim of the present cross-sectional study was to examine whether somatic symptom burden was associated with health-related quality of life in individuals with chronic low back pain independent of depression. We analyzed internet survey data on physical and mental health in Japanese adults aged 20–64 years with chronic low back pain (n = 3,100). Health-related quality of life was assessed using the EuroQol five dimensions (EQ-5D) questionnaire. Somatic symptom burden and depression were assessed using the Somatic Symptom Scale-8 (SSS-8) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2), respectively. SSS-8 score was categorized as no to minimal (0–3), low (4–7), medium (8–11), high (12–15), and very high (16–32). The association between SSS-8 and EQ-5D was examined using linear regression models, adjusting for depression and other covariates, including age, sex, BMI, smoking, marital status, education, exercise, employment, and the number of comorbid diseases. A higher somatic symptom burden was significantly associated with a lower health-related quality of life independent of depression and the number of comorbid diseases (regression coefficient = 0.040 for SSS-8 high vs. very high and 0.218 for non to minimal vs. very high, p trend <0.0001). In conclusion, somatic symptom burden might be important for the health-related quality of life of individuals with chronic low back pain.

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Association between somatic symptom burden and health-related quality of life in people with chronic low back pain

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“…Almost 34% of these adolescent workers had applied for medical help because of physical symptoms (headache, sore throat, flame, arm–shoulder–legs pain, weakness, and fatigue). Some research also showed that depression and somatization psychological problems increased the prevalence and intensity of pain in different parts of the body [24] , [25] . Those who were admitted to hospitals because of physical symptoms also had high levels of anxiety and negative self-concept.…”

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Psychological Health Problems Among Adolescent Workers and Associated Factors in Istanbul, Turkey

Örnek

Esin

2018

Safety and Health at Work

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BackgroundWork and work environment have a critical influence on adolescent workers' health. They are subjected to more risks than adults. The aim of this study is to examine psychological health outcomes in adolescent workers in the areas of depression, somatization, anxiety, hostility, and negative self-concept, and to investigate any related factors.MethodsThis is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. Research samples were collected from adolescent workers between 15 and 18 years old attending a 1-day mandatory education course at vocational training centers, working 5 days per week in small enterprises. Data were collected using the following instruments: Brief Symptom Inventory, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Descriptive Characteristics of Children's Assessment Form.ResultsThe investigation covers 837 young workers, of whom 675 were males and 162 were females. The majority of the families had low incomes (68.1%). Overall, 33.5% of the adolescents had been hospitalized because of health problems. Their average weekly working hours were 78.1 ± 10.7. Almost 50% of adolescent workers scored above the mean average in the Brief Symptom Inventory, indicating serious pschological health symptoms.Those who scored high for hostility, depression, negative self-concept, anxiety, and somatization were between 45.4% and 48.9% of the sample. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the underlying factors: a perception of “feeling very bad” health conditions was 2.07-fold whereas the rate of “no annual leave” was 0.73-fold, and both were found to be effective on psychological problems.ConclusionIn this study, it seems likely that psychological health problems are the result of multiple adverse factors including working conditions, annual leave, and health considerations.

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“…Differentiation of change in cephalic index between parents, children, and siblings can give evidence to genetic transmission of hereditary characters [4,5]. Assessment of cervical spine is a difficult task for accurate measurement due to low accuracy of assessment of cervical range of motion as very few landmarks are available and depth of soft tissue overlying the bony segments and mobility influenced by age, biomechanical factors, and pathological development as lateral flexion amplitude is reduced by age and pathology as rotation amplitude is felt majorly in daily life due to inconvenience and amplitude of flexion and extension is present for years [6][7][8][9][10][11][12].…”

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Influence of Total Neck Length and Anteroposterior Diameter of the Head on Total Head Excursion - A Prospective Study

Baroor

Raj

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Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: It is estimated that a third of all adults will experience neck pain throughout the course of 1 year, and 70% is the approximate lifetime prevalence. Neck pain is most commonly reported musculoskeletal pain site in population surveys and primary care. Neck pain can be periodic and can vary in disability. It is important that health-care professionals provide straightforward, clear advice on supervision at an early stage. The purpose of the study was to find variation of total neck length and anteroposterior (AP) diameter of head on total head excursion (THE) which would result in high-risk factor.Methods: 600 individuals both males and females 8-60 years of age were assigned according to inclusion criteria into three groups and measurement was done through metric ruler scale. Neck length was measured using digital vernier caliper, and AP diameter of the head was measured using spreading caliper.Results: ANOVA and independent t-test show no significant difference between neck length and AP diameter of head on THE. However, Pearson sig 2-tailed shows a positive correlation with neck length and AP diameter of head on THE. Conclusion:The findings of the present study states as AP diameter of head decreases, there is decrease in neck length and decrease in retraction and increase in protraction or if there is increase in AP diameter and increase in neck length, there is increase in retraction and decrease in protraction.

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Somatization is associated with worse outcome in a chiropractic patient population with neck pain and low back pain

Cited by 27 publications

References 34 publications

Association between somatic symptom burden and health-related quality of life in people with chronic low back pain

Association between somatic symptom burden and health-related quality of life in people with chronic low back pain

Psychological Health Problems Among Adolescent Workers and Associated Factors in Istanbul, Turkey

Influence of Total Neck Length and Anteroposterior Diameter of the Head on Total Head Excursion - A Prospective Study

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