Acute whiplash associated disorders Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments at neck level
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The new IT-based treatment (internet/e-mail) regimen for acute WAD patients, emphases self-monitoring and skills training, as well as discussions led by a therapist
Group 2: Face-to-face inte
Sponsors
The Swedish Research Council (Sweden)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 65 years, either sex 2. Satisfactory Swedish language skills 3. Fulfill criteria for the diagnosis of WAD grade I and II 4. Ongoing pain in the neck due to the accident 5. Access to a computer
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior neck injury 2. Other ongoing chronic pain problems 3. Ongoing treatment for pain or pain related symptoms
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Disability, measured with Pain Disability Index 2. Cost-effectiveness, evaluated with a cost-diary Measured at pre-, post-treatment, 3, 6, 12, 24 months follow-ups. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The Patient Goal Priority Questionnaire (PGPQ) 2. Tampa Scale for Kinesiophopia 3. Pain Intensity Diary 4. Self-Efficacy Scale 5. Coping Strategies Questionnaire 6. 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) 7. Exercise diary Measured at pre-, post-treatment, 3, 6, 12, 24 months follow-ups. QALYs are measured at 12 and 24 years follow-up. | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed