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May 13, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Virtual Physician-Integrated Practice Units Enhance Pain Relief, Function, and Well-Being in Older Adults with Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Single-Arm Pre–Post Study

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EPElizabeth PeñaTennessee Department of HealthLSLinda SuTennessee Department of HealthMOMary I. O’ConnorTennessee Department of Health

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Implication

Single-arm trial shows virtual musculoskeletal care enhances function and reduces pain in older adults, indicating benefits for holistic well-being.

Key Points

  • This research evaluates the effectiveness of a virtual MSK care program in enhancing pain relief and function in older adults.
  • Single-arm pre–post study design
  • Analyzed self-reported outcomes from 902 patients aged ≥ 65 years
  • Patients evaluated by MSK specialty physician/nurse practitioner and physical therapist
  • Outcome measures included pain, function, and mental health indicators
  • Mean pain intensity decreased from 4.56 to 2.30 (49.6% reduction, p < 0.001)
  • 77.8% of patients experienced pain relief
  • Functional gains with SANE scores rising from 53.85 to 76.62 (42.3%, p < 0.001)
  • 91.3% of patients with severe pain reported decreased pain
  • Mental health outcomes stable, with improvements in 44.2% and 57.1% of anxious and depressed patients, respectively.

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Peña et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a03cbe01c527af8f1ecfaaahttps://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15103675
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