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Observational studyBMC musculoskeletal disorders2025

Two-years clinical course of pain intensity and symptom satisfaction for latent classes in older adults with back pain.

Ann-Christin Sannes, Lise Kretz, Are Hugo Pripp, Ørjan Nesse Vigdal, Rikke Munk Killingmo, Silje Stensrud, Kjersti Storheim, Margreth Grotle, Iben Axén

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Ann-Christin SannesDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet Park, Oslo, 0890, Norway. annchris@oslomet.no.
Lise KretzDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet Park, Oslo, 0890, Norway.
Are Hugo PrippDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet Park, Oslo, 0890, Norway.
Ørjan Nesse VigdalDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet Park, Oslo, 0890, Norway.
Rikke Munk KillingmoDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet Park, Oslo, 0890, Norway.
Silje StensrudDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet Park, Oslo, 0890, Norway.
Kjersti StorheimDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet Park, Oslo, 0890, Norway.
Margreth GrotleDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet Park, Oslo, 0890, Norway.
Iben AxénELIB-Et Liv I Bevegelse research foundation, Oslo, Norway.

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Abstract

backgroundBack pain is known to increase with age. However, most studies are conducted in the younger adult population, leaving the older adults understudied. The clinical course and associated prognostic factors for back pain remain poorly investigated in this population. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the clinical course of back pain and symptom satisfaction across groups derived from a latent class analysis in older adults: the Positive, the Fearful, the Distressed, and the Hopeful, over a 2-year period.

methodsParticipants were ≥ 55 years of age, seeking primary care due to an episode of back pain. Observational data from baseline and 2-year follow-up was used. Due to similar characteristics between the Fearful and the Distressed groups they were combined. Linear mixed model analyses were conducted, comparing the effect of time and group on pain intensity and symptom satisfaction.

resultsA total of 417 and 275 participants were included at baseline and the 2-year follow-up, respectively. The Positive had a generally more favourable clinical course, the Hopeful showing slightly worse, and the Fearful & Distressed showing the worst scores. However, all groups showed similar levels of pain intensity and symptom satisfaction at the 2-year end point.

conclusionPatients with a positive attitude showed lower levels of pain intensity and improved levels of symptom satisfaction throughout most of the study compared to those who were fearful and distressed. Further investigations are needed to explore the effect of actively pursuing a positive outlook during the course of back pain in older adults.

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Back PainPain MeasurementPatient SatisfactionAgedFearFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLatent Class AnalysisMaleMiddle AgedTime FactorsBack painClinical courseOlder adultsSymptom satisfaction

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PMID41430679
PMCPMC12837090

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