Publications by authors named "M J Verwoerd"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to create and validate a model predicting chronic pain in patients with recent neck pain, focusing on factors that can be changed, like psychological and social influences.
- A cohort of 603 patients was followed for six months, with data on demographics, pain symptoms, and other factors collected to analyze outcomes.
- The final model identified several key factors related to the development of chronic neck pain, achieving good accuracy and fit, suggesting it could effectively predict which patients might experience ongoing pain.
Background: The primary objective of this study is to identify which modifiable and non-modifiable factors are independent predictors of the development of chronic pain in patients with acute- or subacute nonspecific idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain, and secondly, to combine these to develop and internally validate a prognostic prediction model.
Methods: A prospective cohort study will be conducted by physiotherapists in 30 primary physiotherapy practices between January 26, 2020, and August 31, 2022, with a 6-month follow-up until March 17, 2023. Patients who consult a physiotherapist with a new episode of acute- (0 to 3 weeks) or subacute neck pain (4 to 12 weeks) will complete a baseline questionnaire.
Background: The purpose of this study was to explore physiotherapists' knowledge, attitude, and practice behavior in assessing and managing patients with non-specific, non-traumatic, acute- and subacute neck pain, with a focus on prognostic factors for chronification.
Method: A qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews was conducted with 13 physiotherapists working in primary care. A purposive sampling method served to seek the broadest perspectives.
Background: Identify and establish consensus regarding potential prognostic factors for the development of chronic pain after a first episode of idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain.
Design: This study used two consensus group methods: a modified Nominal Group (m-NGT) and a Delphi Technique.
Methods: The goal of the m-NGT was to obtain and categorize a list of potential modifiable prognostic factors.
Background: Prognosis of acute idiopathic neck pain is poor. An overview of modifiable and non-modifiable prognostic factors for the development of chronic musculoskeletal neck pain after an episode of idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain is needed.
Objective: Identify prognostic factors for pain intensity and perceived non-recovery at three, six and 12 months after a first episode of idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain.