Factors Associated with Intermittent, Constant, and Mixed Pain in People with Knee Osteoarthritis

To explore factors associated with intermittent, constant, and mixed pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. We conducted a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional multicentre study with adults ≥ 40 years with knee osteoarthritis. Participants completed questionnaires on personal (e.g., demographic...

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Published in:Physiotherapy Canada 2022-08, Vol.74 (3), p.267-275
Main Authors: Hoteit, Fatme, Erhmann Feldman, Debbie, Carlesso, Lisa C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:To explore factors associated with intermittent, constant, and mixed pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. We conducted a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional multicentre study with adults ≥ 40 years with knee osteoarthritis. Participants completed questionnaires on personal (e.g., demographics, comorbidities), physical (e.g., physical function), psychological (e.g., depressive symptoms), pain (e.g., qualities), and tests for physical performance and nervous system sensitivity. We qualified patients' pain as intermittent, constant, or mixed using the Modified painDETECT Questionnaire and assessed associations with the variables using multinomial logistic regression. The 279 participants had an average age of 63.8 years (SD 9.6), BMI of 31.5 kg/m (SD 8.7), and 58.6% were female. Older age (odds ratio [OR] 0.95; 95% CI: 0.90, 1.00) and higher self-reported physical function (OR 0.94; 95% CI: 0.91, 0.98) were associated with a lower likelihood of mixed pain compared with intermittent pain. Higher pain intensity (OR 1.25; 95% CI: 1.07, 1.47) was related to a 25% higher likelihood of mixed pain compared with intermittent pain. This study provides initial data for associations of personal, pain, and physical function factors with different pain patterns. Awareness of these factors can help clinicians develop targeted strategies for managing patients' pain.
ISSN:0300-0508
1708-8313
DOI:10.3138/ptc-2020-0093