Psychological therapies for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults

AC de C Williams, E Fisher, L Hearn… - … of systematic reviews, 2020 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Chronic non‐cancer pain, a disabling and distressing condition, is common in
adults. It is a global public health problem and economic burden on health and social care …

Topical capsaicin (high concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults

S Derry, ASC Rice, P Cole, T Tan… - Cochrane Database of …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background This review is an update of'Topical capsaicin (high concentration) for chronic
neuropathic pain in adults' last updated in Issue 2, 2013. Topical creams with capsaicin are …

Costs and consequences of chronic pain due to musculoskeletal disorders from a health system perspective in Chile

C Vargas, N Bilbeny, C Balmaceda, MF Rodríguez… - Pain …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: Chronic pain is a prevalent and distressing condition caused by an unceasing
pain lasting more than 3 months or a pain that persists beyond the normal healing time …

Classification of chronic pain for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11): results of the 2017 international World Health Organization field testing

A Barke, B Korwisi, R Jakob, N Konstanjsek, W Rief… - Pain, 2022 - journals.lww.com
1. Background Chronic pain is very frequent 7, 9, 13 and one of the most common reasons
to seek medical attention. 18, 19 It is a major contributor to the global burden of disease, 8 …

The societal costs of chronic pain and its determinants: the case of Austria

S Mayer, J Spickschen, KV Stein, R Crevenna… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Chronic pain is among the most burdensome conditions. Its prevalence ranges
between 12% and 30% in Europe, with an estimated 21% among Austrian adults. The …

The impact of osteoarthritis on early exit from work: results from a population-based study

PA Laires, H Canhão, AM Rodrigues, M Eusébio… - BMC Public Health, 2018 - Springer
Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability, which may be a
source of productivity losses. The objectives of this study were to describe the impact of OA …

Cost analysis of chronic pain due to musculoskeletal disorders in Chile

MA Espinoza, N Bilbeny, T Abbott, C Carcamo… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
The magnitude of the cost of chronic pain has been a matter of concern in many countries
worldwide. The high prevalence, the cost it implies for the health system, productivity, and …

Prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain among patients in Portuguese Primary Care Units

F Antunes, RM Pereira, V Afonso, R Tinoco - Pain and therapy, 2021 - Springer
Introduction Chronic pain (CP) negatively impacts the lives of almost 2 billion people
worldwide, including approximately 37% of adults in Portugal. As most of these patients are …

The costs of chronic pain—Long‐term estimates

A Stubhaug, JL Hansen, S Hallberg… - … Journal of Pain, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Chronic pain is a condition with severe impact on many aspects of life,
including work, functional ability and quality of life, thereby reducing physical, mental and …

Expression and biological functions of miRNAs in chronic pain: A review on human studies

S Sabina, A Panico, P Mincarone, CG Leo… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Chronic pain is a major public health problem and an economic burden worldwide.
However, its underlying pathological mechanisms remain unclear. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are …