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Acceptance: a factor to consider in persistent pain after neck trauma.
Sophia Åkerblom1,2, Johan Larsson1,3, Eva-Maj Malmström1,4
1Department of Pain Rehabilitation, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
Scandinavian Journal of Pain
|June 17, 2019
Summary
Acceptance is key for managing persistent neck pain after trauma. Lower acceptance correlates with more widespread pain, interference, and severity, highlighting its importance in recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pain research
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation medicine
Background:
- Limited research exists on acceptance's role in post-neck trauma pain.
- Current management rarely incorporates acceptance-based strategies for persistent neck pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between acceptance and persistent pain after neck trauma.
- To control for psychological factors, trauma characteristics, and demographics.
Main Methods:
- 565 patients with persistent neck pain post-trauma were assessed.
- Regression analyses examined pain distribution, interference, and severity.
- Predictors included demographics, trauma details, anxiety, depression, and acceptance.
Main Results:
- Acceptance was the sole factor linked to all pain outcomes.
- Lower acceptance predicted more widespread pain, greater interference, and severity.
- Depression, anxiety, and female sex also influenced pain outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Acceptance is a critical factor in post-traumatic neck pain.
- Lower acceptance is associated with worse pain outcomes.
- Psychological factors, particularly acceptance, are vital for recovery.
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