Not only does Brooks offer a variety of services to treat and overcome chronic pain—we also offer some of the best outcomes in the country.

Your health and quality of life is priceless. At Brooks Rehabilitation, we take that seriously. Our team of experts in Pain Rehabilitation is here to give you the outcome that you deserve. Although each person may have a different definition of success, there are many common areas where improvement can be seen. Our outcomes indicate that you can achieve great improvement in your condition with excellent satisfaction and quality care.

Patients with chronic pain will typically state that their pain controls their life. They are often depressed, anxious, frustrated and fearful of activities that could be painful. This fear, otherwise known as pain catastrophizing, has been strongly linked with increased depression, physical disuse and disability over time. These are exactly the things that our team strives to help you improve.

We’ve been tracking our patients’ outcomes since 2003. Below are graphs that highlight some of our findings. The first graph indicates how pain and activity can change after a few short weeks in the program: 

 

• 39% reduction in pain
• 44% decrease in the area of pain
• 65% less interference in their daily activities due to pain
• 62% decrease in concern about pain
• 70% decrease in dissatisfaction with activity
• 63% reduction in difficulty enduring pain 

Emotional Outcomes:
Emotional frustration is also common in individuals with chronic pain. This may express itself as depression, frustration, anger or anxiety. Another common concept is catastrophizing. This is seen when individuals believe the worst regarding their condition and may endorse ideas such as “I’ll never be better,” or “Nothing will ever change.” Such ideas also drive patients to avoid normal activities if they anticipate an increase in pain – even without trying the activity. All of these emotions and feelings can be as disabling as the pain itself. The following graph highlights emotional changes that occur with treatment in our program.

 

 

69% decrease in depression

60% decrease in anxiety

66% decrease in frustration

69% decrease in anger

56% decrease in catastophizing  

 

Outcomes after Opiate Weaning

Follow-up Quality Survey Results 

Six-Month Follow-up of those who completed the program demonstrates that true changes have occurred in the lives of patients with chronic pain. The improvements were not just temporary. The following data indicate that dedication and hard work pay off even when you go home. 

Activity level progressed or remained the same for 9 out of 10 patients

Ability to perform activities of life progressed or remained the same for 9 out of 10 patients

Pain levels continued to decrease or stay the same for 3 out of 4 patients

Emotional distress caused by pain further decreased for nearly 50% of patients

Only 6% of patients who were weaned from opiates resumed taking this medication 
 

Quality  Survey Results

Only you can determine if something is valuable or adding to your quality of life. During the last quarter of 2009, patients rated the quality of care in the Pain Rehabilitation Program.

• 99% of patients stated that staff interest in them as a whole person was very good or excellent.

• 99% of patients stated that staff fully understood their concerns

• 99% of patients rated staff as very good to excellent in showing care and compassion

• 99% of patients stated that staff explained things clearly

Satisfaction Survey Results

 

We care about what you think about us. And our reputation as a leader in rehabilitation is confirmed by the high scores our patients give. In 2009 patients rated their satisfaction with the Pain Rehabilitation Program.

91% of patients stated that they would recommend the Brooks Pain Rehabilitation Program

97% of patients stated that they felt staff were knowledgeable and competent

97% of patients stated that they felt they received excellent treatment

92% of patients stated that they were able to function better after the program

Rehabilitation Hospital Outcomes

Outpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes

Brain Injury Day Treatment Outcomes