The impact of physical and psychological pain management training on pain intensity, anxiety and disability in patients undergoing lumbar surgeries.

研究概要

80 patients who underwent lumbar surgery for spinal stenosis or disc herniation were randomized to receive 4 weeks of pain and psychological pain management training (n=40) or conventional post-operative care (n=40). Outcomes of interest included pain intensity on a numeric rating scale (NRS), the pain anxiety symptoms scale (PASS), and disability on the Oswestry disability index (ODI). Outcomes were measured upon completion of the intervention and 3 weeks post-intervention. The intervention group showed significantly better results in all outcomes compared to the control group, with the largest difference being shown in the pain anxiety outcome. A physical and psychological pain management training program, with physical exercises and psychological education and training, may facilitate better recovery and improved outcomes post-lumbar surgery.