Table 1.
Baseline participant characteristics of veterans enrolled in the Study of the Effectiveness of a Collaborative Approach to Pain by treatment group.
| Characteristic | Treatment as Usual (n = 214) | Intervention (n = 187) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean (SD), | 61.3 (12.3) | 62.1 (11.2) |
| Male sex, n (%) | 196 (92) | 172 (92) |
| Race/ethnicity, n (%) | ||
| White | 189 (88) | 168 (90) |
| Black | 5 (2) | 2 (1) |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 6 (3) | 7 (4) |
| Married, n (%) | 122 (57) | 114 (61) |
| Education beyond high school, n (%) | 164 (77) | 137 (73) |
| Duration of pain, years, mean (SD) | 14.9 (13.1) | 14.7 (12.3) |
| RMDQ, mean (SD) | 14.5 (4.4) | 14.9 (4.4) |
| % in higher symptom state (≥14) | 55.6% | 51.9% |
| PHQ-9, mean (SD) | 8.4 (6.0) | 8.1 (5.7) |
| % in higher symptom state (≥11) | 28.5% | 26.2% |
| CPG Pain intensity, mean (SD) | 66.3 (13.4) | 67.8 (12.9) |
| % in higher symptom state (>50) | 90.7% | 94.0% |
| CPG Pain interference, mean (SD) | 48.7 (24.6) | 48.3 (24.4) |
| % in higher symptom state (>50) | 52.8% | 55.6% |
No group differences were statistically significant
RMDQ: Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire
PHQ-9: Patient Health Questionnaire for depression
CPG: Chronic Pain Grade