Guillaume Foldes-Busque , Clermont E. Dionne , Marie-Andrée Tremblay , Stéphane Turcotte , Richard P. Fleet , Patrick M. Archambault , Isabelle Denis
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Abstract
Objectives
This study sought to describe the 2-year evolution of the intensity and frequency of noncardiac chest pain (NCCP), NCCP-related disability and health-related quality of life in a cohort of emergency department (ED) patients. It also aimed to identify and characterize subgroups of patients who share similar NCCP trajectories.
Methods
672 consecutive patients with NCCP were prospectively recruited in two EDs. NCCP, physical and mental health-related quality of life and pain-related impairment were assessed at baseline and 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the index ED visit.
Results
Significant reductions in the intensity and frequency of NCCP and in NCCP-related disability were observed over time, with 58.1% of patients being considered NCCP-free at the 2-year follow-up. Four trajectories of NCCP intensity were identified through latent class growth mixture modelling: Worsening Trajectory (6.8%), Persistence Trajectory (20.5%), Limited Improvement Trajectory (13.1%) and Remission Trajectory (59.5%). Physical quality of life was significantly higher in the latter two trajectories at all assessment points. Patients in the Remission Trajectory reported a better mental quality of life and a greater decrease in NCCP-related disability over time than those in the other trajectories.
Conclusions
Over 40% of ED patients with NCCP experienced persistent biopsychosocial morbidity that warrants further clinical attention.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Psychosomatic Research is a multidisciplinary research journal covering all aspects of the relationships between psychology and medicine. The scope is broad and ranges from basic human biological and psychological research to evaluations of treatment and services. Papers will normally be concerned with illness or patients rather than studies of healthy populations. Studies concerning special populations, such as the elderly and children and adolescents, are welcome. In addition to peer-reviewed original papers, the journal publishes editorials, reviews, and other papers related to the journal''s aims.