The Functional Efficiency of Older Patients After Lumbar Spine Surgery, the Impact of Pain, and the Passage of Time: Tips for Care Providers

Overview

Journal Healthcare (Basel)

Specialty Health Services

Date 2024 Sep 14

PMID 39273708

Authors

Luiza Mendyka

Slawomir Tobis

Patrycja Talarska-Kulczyk

Dorota Ryszewska-Labedzka

Magdalena Strugala

Marlena Szewczyczak

Dorota Talarska

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Abstract

Chronic back pain in adults is often a cause of absenteeism from work, limitations in social interactions, and difficulties in performing daily activities. This study aimed to check whether the functioning of everyday activities in elderly patients after neurosurgery improved over time compared to their condition before the procedure and whether there is a connection between fitness, self-esteem, and pain intensity. This was a cross-sectional study carried out using an anonymous survey. This study included patients over 60 years of age from the neurosurgical ward. The following scales were used to assess cognitive functioning, depression, functional status: basic and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), back pain disability (QBPDS), pain intensity, and self-esteem. The level of independence in terms of IADL and QBPDS increased, and the intensity of pain decreased. Surgery reduced pain intensity from 8 ± 0.8 to 6.1 ± 1.4 points. The level of self-esteem (RSES) remained at a low level. The passage of time after neurosurgical treatment has a beneficial effect on reducing pain intensity and increasing independence in life activities. Daily physical activity and rehabilitation are important factors supporting the return to independence.

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