Treatment of XXXX in Wisconsin: results of the State Medical Society's Medical Outcomes Research Project.

@entity1 @entity1643 @entity614 @entity158
BACKGROUND: Acute @entity1643 is the fifth most common reason for physician visits. Multiple treatment options are available, but not all physicians and @entity1 are satisfied with the results. This study evaluated treatment outcomes from @entity1 ' perspectives using standardized measures. METHODS: 368 @entity1 with @entity1643 were enrolled in the study. Only 128 @entity1 (35%) completed all 4 health outcome questionnaires (administered at baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 1 year). RESULTS: Most @entity1 reported improved health at 1-year follow-up,, with the most significant gains achieved by 3 months. However, 40% were not satisfied with their outcome. @entity1 with @entity1643 scored lower on health outcome measures than @entity1 without radicular symptoms. CONCLUSION: A sizeable percentage of @entity1 with @entity1643 progress to chronic @entity158 despite therapeutic intervention. @entity1 with @entity614 may require nonstandard treatment to avoid unfavorable outcomes.
