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Anesthesiology
Sanjay K. Mohanty, Mayanka Ambade, Ashish Kumar Upadhyay, Radhe Shyam Mishra, Sarang P. Pedgaonkar, Fabrice Kampfen, Owen O'Donnell, Jurgen Maurer
Summary: This study used face-to-face interviews to estimate the prevalence of pain and its treatment among older adults in India. It found that 36.6% of older adults were often troubled by pain and 25.2% experienced pain limiting usual activity. Among those troubled by pain, 73.3% received treatment, while among those with pain that limited usual activity, 76.4% received treatment. There were significant variations in these outcomes across states and sociodemographic groups.
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Cornelius B. Groenewald, Caitlin B. Murray, Marco Battaglia, M. Simona Scaini, Patrick D. Quinn
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of opioid and nonopioid pain management techniques among US adults with chronic pain.
Article
Anesthesiology
R. Jason Yong, Peter M. Mullins, Neil Bhattacharyya
Summary: Chronic pain is associated with reduced quality of life, increased medical expenditures, and significant economic costs. According to the latest data, more than one-fifth of adults in America experience chronic pain, indicating a need for increased attention and management.
Article
Rehabilitation
Elizabeth R. Felix, Diana D. Cardenas, Thomas N. Bryce, Susan Charlifue, Tae Kyong Lee, Bria MacIntyre, Sara Mulroy, Heather Taylor
Summary: This study compared the prevalence, intensity ratings, and interference ratings of neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain in chronic spinal cord injury patients, finding significant differences in intensity and interference levels between neuropathic pain and non-neuropathic pain. Additionally, women and paraplegic patients were found to have a higher prevalence of neuropathic pain, providing important insights for treatment strategies.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Psychology, Developmental
Ingunn Mundal, Jorun Schei, Stian Lydersen, Per Hove Thomsen, Torunn Stene Novik, Levi R. Kvitland
Summary: ADHD and chronic pain are highly prevalent and associated, especially in female young adults. The prevalence of chronic pain in those with ADHD was significantly higher than the reference population, with 75.9% of females experiencing chronic pain after 9 years of follow-up. Males with ADHD had a statistically significant increase in the probability of chronic pain after 3 years of follow-up (41.9%, p = 0.021). Longitudinal studies should be conducted to further understand the complex sex differences and explore predictive factors and long-term associations with bodyweight, psychiatric comorbidities, and stimulant use effects on pain.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Brandon C. Yarns, Tongtong A. Zhu, Ali Najafian Jazi
Summary: Chronic pain is a serious issue for older adults, and psychotherapy is a promising treatment option. This article presents a novel psychological assessment and treatment approach for older adults with chronic pain, focusing on resolving trauma and emotional conflicts through a therapy called emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET).
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maiju K. Marttinen, Hannu Kautiainen, Maija Haanpaa, Heini Pohjankoski, Jukka Hintikka, Markku J. Kauppi
Summary: The study found that 84% of older adults living in the community purchased prescription analgesics, with NSAIDs being the most commonly purchased. Age did not have a significant impact on analgesic purchases, while the number of morbidities was associated with medication purchases.
Review
Anesthesiology
Caitlin B. Murray, Rocio de la Vega, Lexa K. Murphy, Susmita Kashikar-Zuck, Tonya M. Palermo
Summary: This study provides the first description of the prevalence of chronic pain in young adults, highlighting it as a common issue worldwide. It emphasizes the need for greater attention and tailored treatments for this age group, who often face challenges in accessing adult healthcare.
Article
Anesthesiology
Jessica Delorme, Celian Bertin, Noemie Delage, Alain Eschalier, Denis Ardid, Nicolas Authier, Chouki Chenaf
Summary: This study used the capture-recapture method to estimate the prevalence of chronic pain in opioid-maintained patients, finding that the prevalence of chronic pain in this group was 3- to 4-fold higher than in the general population.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mary A. Driscoll, Robert R. Edwards, William C. Becker, Ted J. Kaptchuk, Robert D. Kerns
Summary: Chronic pain is acknowledged as a serious public health concern, with psychological treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy being increasingly recognized for their effectiveness. Extensive research has been conducted on the role of psychological processes in chronic pain, and new methods and policies are being developed to overcome barriers in implementing these treatments.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Muhammed Rashid, T. Muhammad, Shobhit Srivastava
Summary: The study found that a considerable proportion of older people suffer from back pain, with most of them choosing non-therapy methods such as external application and analgesics for treatment, while older adults with higher education and wealthier individuals are more likely to seek therapy.
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Anesthesiology
Ola Ekholm, Pernille Dossing Kwateng Diasso, Michael Davidsen, Geana Paula Kurita, Per Sjogren
Summary: The prevalence of chronic non-cancer pain in Denmark has increased over the years, with higher rates among women and individuals with lower education levels. There is a continuous increase in CNCP prevalence in individuals with sedentary work or low physical demand at job, while among those with moderate or high physical demand at job the prevalence increased sharply from 2000 to 2010 and remained stable afterwards. Educational inequalities in CNCP prevalence have persisted regardless of gender, and the disparities have remained stable over time.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sean D. Rundell, Amol Karmarkar, Michael Nash, Kushang V. Patel
Summary: The study found that older adults with back pain who have multiple chronic conditions, especially arthritis, depression, and anxiety, are associated with poor physical functioning and an increased risk of falls over time.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Julia R. Craner, Eric S. Lake
Summary: This study found that ACE exposure is common among adults with chronic pain, and those with exposure to ACEs reported more severe impairment in mental health symptoms and adjustment to chronic pain. However, patients with and without ACE exposure all experienced significant improvements in pain and functioning following participation in an interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jannike H-L Ausland, Bo Engdahl, Bente Oftedal, Olof A. Steingrimsdottir, Christopher S. Nielsen, Laila A. Hopstock, Magnar Johnsen, Oddgeir Friborg, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Anne E. Eggen, Norun H. Krog
Summary: The study found an association between chronic pain and tinnitus, with more bothersome tinnitus showing a stronger relationship with chronic pain. The number of pain regions was the pain variable most strongly associated with tinnitus.