Weekly LinkedIn Articles

Monday:
Economic Evaluations of Digital Health Interventions for the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Main Findings: Digital health interventions (DHIs) like apps, telehealth, and online therapy are generally more cost-effective than standard care for managing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly in reducing disability and improving quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). Cost savings averaged $417 per patient. The results are encouraging, but more high-quality economic evaluations are needed.
Citation: Fatoye et al. (2023). J Med Internet Res, 25, e41113.

Tuesday:
Cost-effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Interventions for Chronic Low Back Pain
Main Findings: Mixed results on cost-effectiveness. While multidisciplinary interventions show potential benefits like improved work resumption and functional gains, higher financial costs remain a concern. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) appears beneficial but more rigorous studies are needed to guide policy decisions.
Citation: Chowdhury, A. R., et al. (2022). Clinical Journal of Pain, 38(3), 197-207.

Wednesday:
Reframing Care for Persistent Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Pain
Main Findings: Advocates for a shift from the "fix and cure" model to a self-management, education, and lifestyle-based approach for managing persistent musculoskeletal pain. The biopsychosocial model is recommended, emphasizing the need for global collaboration and policy change.
Citation: Lewis, J. S., et al. (2021). Physiotherapy, 112, 143-149.

Thursday:
Effects of Digital Physical Health Exercises on Musculoskeletal Diseases
Main Findings: Digital physical health exercises show strong evidence of benefits for back pain and moderate evidence for shoulder and hip issues. Improvements were noted in patient-reported outcomes like impairment and quality of life. Evidence for knee, hand, and operative treatments remains conflicting.
Citation: Nagel, J., et al. (2024). JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 12, e50616.

Friday:
Cellular Senescence in Musculoskeletal Homeostasis, Diseases, and Regeneration
Main Findings: Cellular senescence, characterized by irreversible cell cycle arrest, contributes to musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and sarcopenia. Targeting senescent cells through therapies like senolytics shows promise for improving tissue repair and regeneration.
Citation: Wan, M., Gray-Gaillard, E. F., & Elisseeff, J. H. (2021). Cellular senescence in musculoskeletal homeostasis, diseases, and regeneration. Bone Research, 9(41). 

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