Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review.
<h4>Background</h4>Spinal pain is prevalent and burdensome worldwide. A large proportion of patients with neck and thoracic pain experience chronic symptoms, which can significantly impact their physical functioning. Therefore, it is important to understand factors predicting outcome to...
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| description | <h4>Background</h4>Spinal pain is prevalent and burdensome worldwide. A large proportion of patients with neck and thoracic pain experience chronic symptoms, which can significantly impact their physical functioning. Therefore, it is important to understand factors predicting outcome to inform effective examination and treatment. Knowledge of physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors can enhance patient-centered care and aid decision-making. The evidence regarding physical outcome measures as prognostic factors for neck and thoracic pain is unclear. The objective of this study is to summarize the evidence for physical outcome measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes in people with neck and thoracic pain.<h4>Methods and analysis</h4>This systematic review follows Cochrane guidelines and aligns with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). Included studies will be prospective longitudinal cohort studies in which physical measures of physical functioning are explored as prognostic factors for adults with neck and thoracic pain. A comprehensive search will be performed in key databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science) and the grey literature, with hand searches of key journals, and the reference lists of included studies. Two reviewers will independently perform study selection, data extraction, risk of bias assessment (QUIPS, Quality in Prognostic Studies tool), and quality assessment (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation).<h4>Implications</h4>This systematic review will identify physical measures of physical functioning prognostic factors for neck and thoracic pain populations. Findings will inform researchers about gaps in existing evidence, and clinicians about factors to aid their clinical decisions and to enhance the overall quality of care for individuals with neck and thoracic pain. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7669066d656d45cc950cd3efc9eca1482025-02-05T05:32:12ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01201e031682710.1371/journal.pone.0316827Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review.Rabea BegumAlison RushtonAlaa El ChamaaDavid WaltonPaul Parikh<h4>Background</h4>Spinal pain is prevalent and burdensome worldwide. A large proportion of patients with neck and thoracic pain experience chronic symptoms, which can significantly impact their physical functioning. Therefore, it is important to understand factors predicting outcome to inform effective examination and treatment. Knowledge of physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors can enhance patient-centered care and aid decision-making. The evidence regarding physical outcome measures as prognostic factors for neck and thoracic pain is unclear. The objective of this study is to summarize the evidence for physical outcome measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes in people with neck and thoracic pain.<h4>Methods and analysis</h4>This systematic review follows Cochrane guidelines and aligns with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). Included studies will be prospective longitudinal cohort studies in which physical measures of physical functioning are explored as prognostic factors for adults with neck and thoracic pain. A comprehensive search will be performed in key databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science) and the grey literature, with hand searches of key journals, and the reference lists of included studies. Two reviewers will independently perform study selection, data extraction, risk of bias assessment (QUIPS, Quality in Prognostic Studies tool), and quality assessment (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation).<h4>Implications</h4>This systematic review will identify physical measures of physical functioning prognostic factors for neck and thoracic pain populations. Findings will inform researchers about gaps in existing evidence, and clinicians about factors to aid their clinical decisions and to enhance the overall quality of care for individuals with neck and thoracic pain.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316827 |
| spellingShingle | Rabea Begum Alison Rushton Alaa El Chamaa David Walton Paul Parikh Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. PLoS ONE |
| title | Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. |
| title_full | Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. |
| title_fullStr | Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. |
| title_short | Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. |
| title_sort | physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain protocol for a systematic review |
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