Structural Equation Model of Disability in Low Back Pain
Brittany L Melton1, Murad Moqbel2, Saddam Kanaan3
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS.
Spine
|March 16, 2016
Summary
Female gender, depression, and fear avoidance predict increased disability in low back pain (LBP) patients. Full-time employment was the only factor found to reduce LBP-related disability.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Low back pain (LBP) is a complex, multifactorial condition leading to significant disability.
- Identifying key contributing factors and their interactions is crucial for predicting and minimizing LBP-related disability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the relationship between pain characteristics, patient factors, psychological involvement, and disability in LBP.
- To identify predictors of disability in individuals with LBP using structural equation modeling (SEM).
Main Methods:
- A stepwise SEM was constructed using data from 156 participants with LBP.
- Predictors included patient characteristics, pain intensity, depression, anxiety, and fear avoidance beliefs.
- The model aimed to predict disability outcomes in LBP.
Main Results:
- The final SEM explained 62% of the variance in disability.
- Significant predictors of increased disability included female gender, depression, and fear avoidance beliefs.
- Full-time employment was the sole significant predictor that reduced disability.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the interplay of psychological and demographic factors is vital for LBP disability.
- These findings provide a basis for predicting and managing LBP-related disability in individual patients.
- Targeting factors like fear avoidance and depression may aid in LBP management.
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