Long-term follow-up of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain attending interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation: outcomes and predictive factors

The long-term outcomes of interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation (IPR) in patients with chronic musculoskeletal (CMP) and its predictors has been studied to a limited extent. In this historical cohort study, functioning, satisfaction life domains, were assessed at baseline, discharge, 6–15 years follow-up. At follow-up, most (77%) rated the effects IPR as temporarily or persistently positive. gains made during remained for after IPR. Patients who single, retired, not work, those having higher lower functioning had while traumatic disorders Gains IPR, particularly social mental predicted Treatments events between discharge follow-up also influenced outcome. conclusion, on average, achieved persisted Predictors better outcome mainly baseline characteristics.