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Persistent and Widespread Pain Among African-Americans Six Weeks after MVC: Emergency Department-based Cohort Study.
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The western journal of emergency medicine [West J Emerg Med] 2020 Dec 16; Vol. 22 (2), pp. 139-147. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Dec 16. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Introduction: African-Americans in the United States experience greater persistent pain than non-Hispanic Whites across a range of medical conditions, but to our knowledge no longitudinal studies have examined the risk factors or incidence of persistent pain among African-Americans experiencing common traumatic stress exposures such as after a motor vehicle collision (MVC). We evaluated the incidence and predictors of moderate to severe axial musculoskeletal pain (MSAP) and widespread pain six weeks after a MVC in a large cohort of Black adults presenting to the emergency department (ED) for care.<br />Methods: This prospective, multi-center, cohort study enrolled Black adults who presented to one of 13 EDs across the US within 24 hours of a MVC and were discharged home after their evaluation. Data were collected at the ED visit via patient interview and self-report surveys at six weeks after the ED visit via internet-based, self-report survey, or telephone interview. We assessed MSAP pain at ED visit and persistence at six weeks. Multivariable models examined factors associated with MSAP persistence at six weeks post-MVC.<br />Results: Among 787 participants, less than 1% reported no pain in the ED after their MVC, while 79.8 (95% confidence interval [CI], 77.1 - 82.2) reported MSAP and 28.3 (95% CI, 25.5 - 31.3) had widespread pain. At six weeks, 67% (95% CI, 64, 70%) had MSAP and 31% (95% CI, 28, 34%) had widespread pain. ED characteristics predicting MSAP at six weeks post-MVC (area under the curve = 0.74; 95% CI, 0.72, 0.74) were older age, peritraumatic dissociation, moderate to severe pain in the ED, feeling uncertain about recovery, and symptoms of depression.<br />Conclusion: These data indicate that African-Americans presenting to the ED for evaluation after MVCs are at high risk for persistent and widespread musculoskeletal pain. Preventive interventions are needed to improve outcomes for this high-risk group.
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- Adult
Aged
Cohort Studies
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Middle Aged
Pain Measurement
Patient Discharge
Predictive Value of Tests
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Self Report
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States epidemiology
Accidents, Traffic statistics & numerical data
Black or African American statistics & numerical data
Emergency Service, Hospital statistics & numerical data
Musculoskeletal Pain ethnology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1936-9018
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The western journal of emergency medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33856293
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5811/westjem.2020.8.47450