An interdisciplinary virtual group program addressing the FINER points of chronic pain management: An exploratory analysis of functional outcomes.
Saved in:
| Title: | An interdisciplinary virtual group program addressing the FINER points of chronic pain management: An exploratory analysis of functional outcomes. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Sarno, Danielle L., Gureck, Ashley E., Cardenas‐Rojas, Alejandra, Eckley, Marissa, Vu, Kevin, Kurz, Jennifer, Fu, Melanie, Isaac, Zacharia, Phillips, Edward, Chin, Bridget, Barron, Daniel S. |
| Source: | Pain Practice. Feb2025, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p1-13. 13p. |
| Subjects: | Neck pain treatment, Chronic pain treatment, Pain measurement, Self-evaluation, Lifestyles, Integrative medicine, Research funding, Pilot projects, Questionnaires, Functional status, Treatment effectiveness, Group psychotherapy, Descriptive statistics, Exposure therapy, Longitudinal method, Analgesics, Pain management, Research, Pain, Adult education workshops, Virtual reality therapy, Health outcome assessment, Patient participation, Health care teams, Group process, Lumbar pain, Biopsychosocial model |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Objectives: Chronic pain is multifactorial and has large social and economic costs. Comprehensive pain management through an interdisciplinary approach addressing the biopsychosocial model of pain is beneficial. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and functional outcomes following participation in the 8‐week virtual interdisciplinary Functional Integrative Restoration (FINER) program. Design: Cohort study. Setting: Virtual platform (Zoom) utilized by participants and clinicians within a large academic institution. Subjects: 44 individuals with chronic pain meeting study criteria who participated in the virtual FINER program from September 2021 to April 2023 were included in final analysis. Methods: Participants attended twice weekly seminars and group sessions focused on pain education, lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, and psychological therapies virtually and completed pre‐ and post‐program surveys. Outcomes included the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), and Patient‐Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System‐29 (PROMIS‐29). Qualitative feedback was also obtained. Results: From September 2021 to April 2023, 44 adult FINER participants with chronic low back and/or neck pain completed pre‐ and post‐intervention surveys. We observed significant improvements in PCS, TSK, and various domains of the PROMIS‐29, including pain interference, participation, physical function, and sleep, with modest effect sizes. Conclusions: The FINER program reduced self‐reported functional outcomes related to the participants' chronic pain. Positive qualitative feedback from FINER participants suggested mental and physical health benefits. Future investigation will include a larger cohort and will deploy active (patient‐reported outcomes) and passive (mobility and sociability) digital measures to further characterize functional changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of Pain Practice is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | Objectives: Chronic pain is multifactorial and has large social and economic costs. Comprehensive pain management through an interdisciplinary approach addressing the biopsychosocial model of pain is beneficial. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and functional outcomes following participation in the 8‐week virtual interdisciplinary Functional Integrative Restoration (FINER) program. Design: Cohort study. Setting: Virtual platform (Zoom) utilized by participants and clinicians within a large academic institution. Subjects: 44 individuals with chronic pain meeting study criteria who participated in the virtual FINER program from September 2021 to April 2023 were included in final analysis. Methods: Participants attended twice weekly seminars and group sessions focused on pain education, lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, and psychological therapies virtually and completed pre‐ and post‐program surveys. Outcomes included the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), and Patient‐Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System‐29 (PROMIS‐29). Qualitative feedback was also obtained. Results: From September 2021 to April 2023, 44 adult FINER participants with chronic low back and/or neck pain completed pre‐ and post‐intervention surveys. We observed significant improvements in PCS, TSK, and various domains of the PROMIS‐29, including pain interference, participation, physical function, and sleep, with modest effect sizes. Conclusions: The FINER program reduced self‐reported functional outcomes related to the participants' chronic pain. Positive qualitative feedback from FINER participants suggested mental and physical health benefits. Future investigation will include a larger cohort and will deploy active (patient‐reported outcomes) and passive (mobility and sociability) digital measures to further characterize functional changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 15307085 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/papr.70011 |
