Burden and Outcome of Shoulder Disorders in Primary Health Care

Withdrawn

• Conditions: Shoulder Mobility Impairment; Shoulder Pain

• Registration Number: NCT01300091
• Lead Sponsor: Central Finland Hospital District

Brief Summary

Consumption of medical care and outcome of shoulder pain and disability in primary care.

Detailed Description

Shoulder pain and impairment are common in primary health care. The prognosis of several individuals consulting for a new episode of shoulder problem is surprisingly poor. The objectives are to characterize the consumption of medical care and outcome of shoulder pain and disability in primary health care.

A composite questionnaire consisting of demographic information and ASES questionnaire was used to measure the shoulder function. The patients were sent a second questionnaire after one year.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2011-02-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-02-18
• Study First Posted: 2011-02-21
• Status Verified: 2023-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-03-02
• Last Update Posted: 2023-03-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: WITHDRAWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• All individuals suffering from shoulder pain or impairment

Exclusion Criteria

• No

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Consumption of medical care	one year	Number of consultations, referrals, and radiologic examinations; Use of pain medication; Number of days on sick leave; Number of visits to physiotherapist; Number of surgical procedures

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Development of the ASES score	one year	ASES score: the patient self-report section of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Central Finland Hospital District; 🇫🇮 Jyvaskyla, Finland