This cluster randomized waiting-list controlled study will evaluate the effectiveness of pain management group activity organized by the OH on pain intensity and associated disability, and co-occurrence of mental or sleep problem in patients with chronic pain.
Pain is very prevalent among the working population causing a considerable amount of work disability days. Pain management group therapy has shown to have a significant effect on chronic pain. However, little is known of the effect of such therapy on work disability. There are especially very few studies prescribing the effectiveness of pain management groups provided by the occupational health service.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Chronic pain patients participate in a peer group. They are provided information about chronic pain self-management based on biopsychosocial framework.
Pain intensity
self-reported questionnaire, 1-item question, scale 0-10, n=60
Time frame: Change in pain intensity from before intervention to immediately after intervention and at 6 months
Pain self-efficacy
self-reported questionnaire, set of 10 questions, item response scale 0 - 6, n=60
Time frame: Change in pain self-efficacy from before intervention to immediately after intervention and at 6 months
Chronic pain acceptance
self-reported questionnaire, set of 8 questions, item response scale 0 - 6, n=60
Time frame: Change in chronic pain acceptance from before intervention to immediately after intervention and at 6 months
Fear-avoidance beliefs
self-reported questionnaire, set of 3 questions, item response scale 0 - 6, n=18
Time frame: Change in fear-avoidance beliefs from before intervention to immediately after intervention and at 6 months
Depressive symptoms
self-reported questionnaire, 1-item question, response scale 0-10, n=60
Time frame: Change in depressive symptoms from before intervention to immediately after intervention and at 6 months
Sleep problems
self-reported questionnaire, 1-item question, response scale 0-10, n=60
Time frame: Change in sleep problems from before intervention to immediately after intervention and at 6 months
Work ability
self-reported questionnaire, 1-item question, response scale 0-10, n=60
Time frame: Change in work ability from before intervention to immediately after intervention and at 6 months
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sickness absence
register based, number of sick leave days
Time frame: 6 months before and 6 months after intervention
health care contacts
register based, number of contacts to OHS
Time frame: 6 months before and 6 months after intervention