Title |
A strong association between non-musculoskeletal symptoms and musculoskeletal pain symptoms: results from a population study
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Published in |
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, December 2011
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2474-12-285 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Hedda Tschudi-Madsen, Mona Kjeldsberg, Bård Natvig, Camilla Ihlebaek, Ingvild Dalen, Yusman Kamaleri, Jørund Straand, Dag Bruusgaard |
Abstract |
There is a lack of knowledge about the pattern of symptom reporting in the general population as most research focuses on specific diseases or symptoms. The number of musculoskeletal pain sites is a strong predictor for disability pensioning and, hence, is considered to be an important dimension in symptom reporting. The simple method of counting symptoms might also be applicable to non-musculoskeletal symptoms, rendering further dimensions in describing individual and public health. In a general population, we aimed to explore the association between self-reported non-musculoskeletal symptoms and the number of pain sites. |
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United States | 12 | 12% |
Australia | 7 | 7% |
Spain | 7 | 7% |
Netherlands | 4 | 4% |
Italy | 3 | 3% |
Canada | 3 | 3% |
Norway | 2 | 2% |
Switzerland | 2 | 2% |
Other | 14 | 14% |
Unknown | 36 | 35% |
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Scientists | 17 | 17% |
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Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | <1% |
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Student > Master | 8 | 14% |
Researcher | 6 | 11% |
Other | 5 | 9% |
Student > Bachelor | 5 | 9% |
Other | 14 | 25% |
Unknown | 10 | 18% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 11 | 19% |
Psychology | 4 | 7% |
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Sports and Recreations | 2 | 4% |
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