Objective. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 12-week Critical Alignment Therapy (CAT) based intervention, the Body CATalist Program (BCP), on the quality of life (QOL) of individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain (MSP). Methods. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test assessments. Participants (n = 65) were assigned to either the intervention group (n = 36), receiving the BCP, or the control group (n = 29). QOL was measured using the SF-36 Health Survey, assessing eight dimensions: Physical Functioning, Role Limitations due to Physical Health, Role Limitations due to Emotional Problems, Energy/Fatigue, Emotional Well-Being, Social Functioning, Pain, and General Health. Results. The BCP intervention led to statistically significant improvements in several QOL dimensions, particularly in physical functioning (mean increase of 12.08 points, p < 0.001), role limitations due to physical health (mean increase of 14.69 points, p = 0.019), energy/fatigue (mean increase of 13.33 points, p < 0.001), emotional well-being (mean increase of 9.6 points, p < 0.001), pain (mean increase of 16.94 points, p < 0.001), and general health (mean increase of 22.08, p < 0.001). No significant changes were observed in role limitations due to emotional problems or social functioning. Conclusion The 12-week BCP intervention demonstrated promising results in enhancing the QOL of individuals with MSP, particularly in areas directly influenced by pain. The improvements in physical functioning, energy levels, and overall well-being suggest the potential of CAT-based interventions as a valuable tool for managing pain and improving QOL. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term effects and potential for integrating components that address emotional and social aspects of well-being.

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The Effectiveness of the Body CATalist Program on Quality of Life in Individuals with Musculoskeletal Pain

  • Mei Chiew Tai,
  • Kang Mea Kee,
  • Tah Fatt Ong

摘要

Objective. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 12-week Critical Alignment Therapy (CAT) based intervention, the Body CATalist Program (BCP), on the quality of life (QOL) of individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain (MSP). Methods. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test assessments. Participants (n = 65) were assigned to either the intervention group (n = 36), receiving the BCP, or the control group (n = 29). QOL was measured using the SF-36 Health Survey, assessing eight dimensions: Physical Functioning, Role Limitations due to Physical Health, Role Limitations due to Emotional Problems, Energy/Fatigue, Emotional Well-Being, Social Functioning, Pain, and General Health. Results. The BCP intervention led to statistically significant improvements in several QOL dimensions, particularly in physical functioning (mean increase of 12.08 points, p < 0.001), role limitations due to physical health (mean increase of 14.69 points, p = 0.019), energy/fatigue (mean increase of 13.33 points, p < 0.001), emotional well-being (mean increase of 9.6 points, p < 0.001), pain (mean increase of 16.94 points, p < 0.001), and general health (mean increase of 22.08, p < 0.001). No significant changes were observed in role limitations due to emotional problems or social functioning. Conclusion The 12-week BCP intervention demonstrated promising results in enhancing the QOL of individuals with MSP, particularly in areas directly influenced by pain. The improvements in physical functioning, energy levels, and overall well-being suggest the potential of CAT-based interventions as a valuable tool for managing pain and improving QOL. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term effects and potential for integrating components that address emotional and social aspects of well-being.