Implementation of a Neck Pain Classification System: A Preliminary Analysis
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- St. Ambrose University
- Enrollment
- 17
- Locations
- 7
- Primary Endpoint
- Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to assess if pain and function in patients with neck pain is less when physical therapists use a classification system.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study was to prospectively assess pain and function scores in patients with neck pain, with therapists specifically trained to implement a treatment based classification and matched interventions system. This study consisted of two phases to determine whether implementing a classification changed patient outcomes. In phase one, baseline data was obtained while physical therapists continued with their current neck pain evaluation and intervention approaches. The second phase involved educating the therapists in the neck classification system with the matched interventions. Pain and function outcomes were analyzed for 2 phases. The overall goal was to prospectively determine if the implementation of this classification system with matched interventions could enhance patient outcomes.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Licensed physical therapists
- •Treat patients with neck pain on a regular basis
Exclusion Criteria
- •Do not utilize interventions included in the study
Arms & Interventions
physical therapy
Physical Therapy intervention provided by therapists in phase one without training in following a neck classification system and in phase two after being trained to follow a neck pain classification system.
Intervention: Procedure: physical therapy and Neck Pain Classification (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Time Frame: up to 107 days
NDI was measured on initial evaluation and at the time the patient was discharged from care which varied for each patient (ranged from 3 to 107 days).
Numeric Pain Rating (NPR)
Time Frame: up to 107 days
NPR was measured on initial evaluation and at the time the patient was discharged from care which varied for each patient (ranged from 3 to 107 days).
Secondary Outcomes
- Number of Visits(Measured from initial evaluation to time of discharge from care; up to 107 days.)
- Duration of Care(Number of days of care, measured from initial evaluation to time of discharge from care; up to 107 days.)
Investigators
Kevin Farrell
Principal Investigator
St. Ambrose University