Journal article
The relationship between mental health and foot pain
Arthritis Care & Research, Vol.66(8), pp.1241-1245
2014
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Abstract
Objectives: Although mental health is related to the persistence of musculoskeletal pain, our understanding of the relationship between mental health and foot pain is limited. Subsequently, we conducted a three year longitudinal study to examine the relationship between mental health and foot pain in a community based population.
Methods: Eighty-three community dwelling participants (mean body mass index 35.3 kg/m2 ± 9.0) who had foot pain at study inception in 2008, and for whom measures of mental health (Mental Component Summary of the Short Form-36) were available, were invited to take part in this follow-up study in 2011. Change in foot pain was determined by the difference between the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index score at baseline and follow up; therefore, a decrease in the score indicates improved foot pain and an increase indicates deterioration in foot pain. Linear regression was used to determine the factors affecting change in foot pain.
Results: Of the 62 respondents (75% response rate, 49 females and 13 males), there were 27 (44%) whose foot pain deteriorated. A higher Mental Component Summary score of the Short Form-36 at baseline was associated with a slower progression of foot pain (beta coefficient -0.29, 95% confidence interval -0.42 to -0.01); adjusted for age, sex, body mass index and physical health.
Conclusion: Mental health is associated with changes in foot pain. Clinicians dealing with this population should consider the contribution of mental health in their management and treatment of foot pain. © 2014 American College of Rheumatology.
Details
- Title
- The relationship between mental health and foot pain
- Creators
- Paul A Butterworth - Southern Cross UniversityDonna M Urquhart - Monash UniversityFlavia M Cicuttini - Monash UniversityHylton B Menz - La Trobe UniversityBoyd J Strauss - Monash UniversityJosep Proietto - University of MelbourneJohn B Dixon - Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute and Alfred Hospital, Melbourne,Graeme Jones - Menzies Research Institute, HobartAnita E Wluka - Monash University
- Publication Details
- Arthritis Care & Research, Vol.66(8), pp.1241-1245
- Identifiers
- 2834; 991012820338002368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences; Allied Health and Midwifery
- Resource Type
- Journal article