Table 3.
Patient outcomes following matched vs. unmatched treatment at Week 7 and 12 months.
| Group (n) | PRE 0 Weeks (Mean/SE) | POST 7 Weeks (Mean/SE) | POST 12 Months (Mean/SE) | P-Group | P-Visit | P-interaction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Statistics → | 0.20 | <0.0001 | 0.46 | ||||
| Oswestry Disability Index (0-100%) | Matched (69) | 20.58 (1.14) | 12.55 (1.14) | 9.36 (1.23) | |||
| Differences (CI) | 8.03 (4.84, 11.22) | 3.19 (−0.12, 6.51) | |||||
| Unmatched (23) | 18.70 (1.98) | 9.22 (1.98) | 10.20 (2.12) | ||||
| Differences (CI) | 9.48 (3.96, 15.00) | −0.98 (−6.70, 4.74) | |||||
| Overall Statistics → | 0.56 | < 0.0001 | 0.12 | ||||
| NPRS (0-10) | Matched (68) | 2.76 (0.22) | 1.59 (0.18) | 1.79 (0.25) | |||
| Differences (CI) | 1.17 (0.76, 1.59) | −0.20 (−0.66, 0.25) | |||||
| Unmatched (24) | 2.42 (0.36) | 1.42 (0.29) | 1.24 (0.41) | ||||
| Differences (CI) | 1.00 (0.31, 1.69) | 0.18 (−0.56, 0.91) | |||||
| Overall Statistics → | 0.73 | < 0.0001 | 0.06 | ||||
| GCPS – CPI (0 - 100) | Matched (69) | 48.61 (1.63) | 38.26 (1.84) | 30.28 (2.26) | |||
| Differences (CI) | 10.35 (7.88, 12.81) | 7.98 (4.54, 11.42) | |||||
| Unmatched (23) | 45.07 (2.82) | 34.01 (3.21) | 34.61 (3.92) | ||||
| Differences (CI) | 11.06 (6.74, 15.39) | −0.60 (−6.62, 5.42) | |||||
| Overall Statistics → | 0.27 | < 0.0001 | 0.01 | ||||
| GCPS – DS (0 - 100) | Matched (69) | 33.71 (2.40) | 26.91 (2.27) | 14.26 (2.16) | < 0.0001 | ||
| Differences (CI) | 6.80 (2.66, 10.93) | 12.65 (8.35, 16.94) | |||||
| Unmatched (23) | 25.07 (4.13) | 18.56 (3.99) | 18.53 (3.75) | 0.14 | |||
| Differences (CI) | 6.51 (−0.72, 13.75) | 0.03 (−7.53, 7.59) | |||||
| Overall Statistics → | 0.63 | 0.01 | 0.82 | ||||
| FABQ-PA (0 – 24) | Matched (69) | 13.39 (0.51) | 12.81 (0.58) | 11.04 (0.70) | |||
| Differences (CI) | 0.58 (−0.51, 1.66) | 1.77 (0.52, 3.03) | |||||
| Unmatched (24) | 13.04 (0.86) | 11.96 (0.99) | 10.86 (1.18) | ||||
| Differences (CI) | 1.08 (−0.75, 2.91) | 1.10 (−1.01, 3.20) | |||||
| Overall Statistics → | 0.59 | 0.01 | 0.42 | ||||
| FABQ-W (0 – 42) | Matched (69) | 10.69 (0.93) | 9.74 (0.93) | 8.29 (0.89) | |||
| Differences (CI) | 0.95 (−0.36, 2.25) | 1.45 (−0.13, 3.03) | |||||
| Unmatched (24) | 10.50 (1.57) | 7.92 (1.58) | 7.76 (1.49) | ||||
| Differences (CI) | 2.58 (0.38, 4.79) | 0.16 (−2.50, 2.81) | |||||
| Overall Statistics → | 0.32 | 0.01 | 0.53 | ||||
| SF36 Physical (0 - 100) | Matched (69) | 46.67 (0.81) | 50.51 (0.79) | 50.56 (0.86) | |||
| Differences (CI) | −3.83 (−6.08, −1.59) | −0.05 (−2.36, 2.26) | |||||
| Unmatched (24) | 48.89 (1.35) | 50.21 (1.35) | 51.42 (1.48) | ||||
| Differences (CI) | −1.32 (−5.08, 2.44) | −1.21 (−5.15, 2.73) | |||||
| Overall Statistics → | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.87 | ||||
| SF36 Mental (0 - 100) | Matched (69) | 52.76 (1.02) | 53.14 (1.00) | 52.78 (1.08) | |||
| Differences (CI) | 0.48 (−3.73, 4.09) | −0.14 (−4.03, 3.75) | |||||
| Unmatched (24) | 52.57 (1.70) | 53.28 (1.70) | 51.42 (1.86) | ||||
| Differences (CI) | −0.71 (−5.44, 4.02) | 1.36 (−2.88, 5.61) | |||||
NPRS: Numeric Pain Rating Scale
GCPS – CPI: Graded Chronic Pain Scale - Characteristic Pain Index
GCPS – DS: Graded Chronic Pain Scale – Disability Scale
FABQ: Fear Avoidance Behavior Questionnaire; -PA: Physical Activity subscale; -W: work subscale
SF36 Physical: Physical component summary score of the Short Form 36
SF36 Mental: Mental component summary score of the Short Form 36