The impact of depression and pain catastrophization on initial presentation and treatment outcomes for atraumatic hand conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior studies have suggested that patient-rated hand function is impacted by depression and pain catastrophization. We studied the impact that these comorbidities have on treatment outcomes.

Methods

Two hundred and fifty-six patients presenting to an orthopaedic hand clinic were followed in this prospective cohort investigation. Patients who were prescribed treatment for atraumatic hand/wrist conditions were eligible for inclusion. At enrollment, all patients completed the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale, the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ; scale of 0 to 100, with 100 indicating the best hand performance). One month and three months after treatment, patients again completed the MHQ. Par

SUBMITTER: London DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4018773 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature