Publications by authors named "T P Pincus"
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association of physical therapists' attitudes and beliefs about low back pain treatment outcomes within a publicly funded health care system.
Methods: Data from a national outpatient physical therapist service provider were analyzed. Functional status data were collected at intake and discharge.
Objective: To analyse interrater reliability of four RheuMetric checklist 0-10 visual numerical scales (VNSs) of physician global assessment (DOCGL), inflammation or reversible findings (DOCINF), organ damage or irreversible findings (DOCDAM) and patient distress or findings explained by fibromyalgia, depression or anxiety (DOCDIS).
Methods: A retrospective study was performed of data from a rheumatology fellows' continuity clinic at Rush University. Each rheumatology patient seen in routine care with any diagnosis completed a multidimensional health assessment questionnaire (MDHAQ).
Article Synopsis
- Pain is a significant issue for individuals with inflammatory arthritis (IA), affecting their overall well-being, and current UK pain management often relies on long-term opioids and gabapentinoids without sufficient evidence for their effectiveness.
- Surveys indicate that non-drug therapies for pain relief are not being utilized as much as they could be, highlighting a gap in treatment options.
- The British Society for Rheumatology is creating a new guideline to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for pain management in IA, aimed at healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive care for people living with this condition.
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a widespread cause of disability worldwide. Self-management is a significant factor impacting an individual's ability to cope with LBP. The Patient Enablement Instrument for Back Pain (PEI-BP) assesses the ability of people with LBP to self-manage their illness.
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