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Chest pain self-management training for patients with coronary artery disease |
Payne TJ, Johnson CA, Penzien DB, Porzelius J, Eldridge G, Parisi S, Beckham J, Pbert L, Prather R, Rodriguez G |
Journal of Psychosomatic Research 1994 Jul;38(5):409-418 |
clinical trial |
2/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a brief, structured pain management program to improve control over chest pain episodes in patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Twenty-six male veterans who attended the three-session program were compared with twenty-six matched controls. Results indicated significant short-term reductions in self-report of number of chest pain episodes in treated subjects. Self-report of pretreatment daily physical activity level moderated treatment outcome, as individuals reporting lower levels of physical activity derived greater benefit than their high-activity counterparts. These results suggest the potential utility of incorporating chest pain control strategies into comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs.
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