Relationship between Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Working Life: A Korean Study
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 929-933, 2012.
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: wpr-159020
ABSTRACT
Complex regional pain syndrome affects the quality of life of the patient. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological features of this syndrome and evaluate its effect on the patient's working life. We demonstrated that the disease has a male preponderance and is 3 times more likely to affect the lower extremities. In this study, 11 participants (20%) retained their employment, whereas 44 (80%) became unemployed. Mean age and pain score were lower in the employment group than in the unemployment group (29.1 +/- 16.8 yr vs 40.1 +/- 12.6 yr, P = 0.021, and 4.5 +/- 2.9 vs 7.0 +/- 2.0, P = 0.002, respectively). Subjects diagnosed within 8 months (P = 0.044), those who had achieved higher levels of education (P = 0.028), and those working in white-collar jobs (P = 0.011) had higher employment-retention rates. Therefore, patients must manage their jobs (lower physical demand and decrease the number of working hours) if they are to improve their occupational life. To achieve satisfactory outcomes and a high employment-retention rate, clinicians must be aware of the importance of an early diagnosis (within 8 months), appropriate treatment, and a reduction in the patient's pain score.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Qualité de vie
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Travail
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Indice de gravité de la maladie
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Modèles logistiques
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Démographie
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Entretiens comme sujet
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Syndrome douloureux régional complexe
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Emploi
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République de Corée
Type d'étude:
Étude pronostique
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Recherche qualitative
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Facteurs de risque
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Adulte
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Adulte très âgé
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Année:
2012
Type:
Article
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