Key result
In patients with post-polio syndrome, the presence of pain was associated with significantly lower quality of life on the SF-36 Physical Compound Score (mean difference -6, p=0.002).
Population
114 patients with post-polio syndrome (PPS), mean age 64.6 years, 59% female, mostly Swedish origin.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Pain warrants clinical attention in post-polio syndrome; leaves open whether treatment improves SF-36 physical scores.
Cross-Sectional (n=114)
No
Mean Difference: -6
Absolute Event Rate: 28% vs 34%
p-value: p=0.002
In patients with post-polio syndrome, pain is highly prevalent and significantly reduces quality of life specifically in the domains of vitality and general health.
Werhagen et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Post-polio syndrome (n=114). Pain vs. No pain was evaluated on SF-36 Physical Compound Score (PCS) (MD -6, p=0.002). In patients with post-polio syndrome, the presence of pain was associated with significantly lower quality of life on the SF-36 Physical Compound Score (mean difference -6, p=0.002).
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