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March 24, 2026Open Access

External validation of four models predicting treatment success after interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment

MMMichel GCAM Mertens SKSander M J van KuijkMaastricht University Medical Centre EGErik van der GraaffLibra Revalidatie & Audiologie

Key Points

To validate models that predict treatment success after interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment using patient-reported outcomes.
External validation of four predictive models
Assessment of patient-reported outcome measures
Analysis of predictor relevance based on treatment outcomes
Treatment control was identified as the most consistent predictor of success
Predictor relevance varied depending on the specific outcome
Support for patient-centered approaches in tailoring pain interventions

Abstract

Standardized patient-reported outcome measures can predict IMPT success effectively. "Treatment control" (i.e., expected treatment effect) emerged as the most consistent predictor. Predictor relevance varied by outcome, underscoring the importance of careful outcome selection. These results support patient-centered care, and tailoring interventions to individual factors for optimal treatment success.

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