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Citation

Platts-Mills TF, Burke GF, Lee YM, Swor RA, Zaleski EZ, Clauw DJ, McLean SA. Exp. Aging Res. 2012; 38(3): 330-343.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine , University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/0361073X.2012.672139

PMID

22540386

Abstract

Background/Study Context: Musculoskeletal pain after motor vehicle collision is a substantial public health problem. The number of elderly individuals experiencing motor vehicle collision is increasing. The authors conducted analyses of data collected as part of a prospective observational study of outcomes after motor vehicle collision to estimates rates of persistent pain, pain interference, and change in physical function in patients 65 or older. Methods: Adults presenting to one of four emergency departments following motor vehicle collision without severe or life-threatening injury were recruited. Outcomes were assessed using 1-month follow-up surveys. Results: The frequencies of persistent moderate or severe pain resulting from the motor vehicle collision were similar among elderly and nonelderly participants, both in the neck region (27% vs. 30%) and in any region (60% vs. 56%). For both elderly and nonelderly patients, persistent pain was associated with high levels of interference with physical activity and mood. Conclusion: Further studies of this vulnerable and rapidly increasing injury population are needed.


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