Chronic pain, associated factors, and impact on daily life: are there differences between the sexes?

Vieira, Érica Brandão de Moraes; Garcia, João Batista Santos; Silva, Antônio Augusto Moura da; Araújo, R.L.T.M.; Jansen, Ricardo Clayton Silva; Bertrand, Adriana Leite Xavier

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2012000800005

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“…for evaluating the impact of chronic pain showed greater proportion of women (15.8%) suffering from “significant chronic pain” as compared with men (12.3%) . In another study, Vieira et al . demonstrated a higher prevalence of chronic pain among women (49.4%) as compared with men (22.5%).…”

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“…Vieira et al. demonstrated the presence of chronic pain between 6 months and 4 years . Harker et al .…”

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“…Esta é definida pelo curto período de duração (de horas a semanas) e pela função de alerta, sinalizando que o organismo encontra-se em perigo por algum motivo 2 . Já a dor crônica pode durar de meses a anos, sendo associada a lesões já diagnosticadas e em tratamento e a doenças crônicas 2,3,4 . Pode afetar diversas dimensões da vida do indivíduo, ocasionando em prejuízos para a qualidade de vida e associarse a transtornos de humor 5,6 .…”

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“…Pode afetar diversas dimensões da vida do indivíduo, ocasionando em prejuízos para a qualidade de vida e associarse a transtornos de humor 5,6 . Estudos apontam que a prevalência de dor crônica pode variar de 12% a 80%, de acordo com as variáveis consideradas 4 . Em todo mundo atinge cerca de 100 milhões de pessoas, ou seja, 20% a 40% da população em geral 8,9 .…”

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“…A terminologia foi utilizada inicialmente para a dor sentida por pacientes terminais, contudo percebeuse que pode ser aplicada para casos de dor crônica, em que são relatados aspectos mais abrangentes que apenas o fisiológico. Essa compreensão nos fornece uma visão holística de ser humano, ou seja, necessita ser tratado não somente em seu corpo, mas também em seus valores e essência [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]15 .…”

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Qualidade De Vida, Ansiedade E Depressão Em Pacientes Da Hemato-Onco Com Dor Crônica

Antonechen

Dóro

2016

Saúde (Sta. Maria)

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A dor apresenta-se como um dos principais sintomas de pacientes com câncer e quando se estende por longo período, pode gerar consequências negativas na qualidade de vida (QV) e estar associada a transtornos psíquicos. Sendo assim, este trabalho visa expor sobre a QV e prevalência de ansiedade e depressão em pacientes que apresentam dor crônica e são assistidos no Ambulatório de HematoOncologia e Quimioterapia do HC-UFPR. Foram abordados 52 pacientes, que responderam os seguintes instrumentos: Questionário Demográfico, Escala HAD e Questionário da WHOQOL-Bref. Observou-se que, na QV, 40% (n=21) obtiveram porcentagem menor que 50% no domínio físico, 13% (n=7) no psicológico e de relações sociais e 8% (n=4) no de meio ambiente. A prevalência de ansiedade e depressão foram, respectivamente, de 46% e 28%. Concluiu-se que a dor interfere na QV e na incidência de sintomas ansiosos e depressivos da população estudada, sendo necessário enfoque multidimensional para sua maior compreensão. Descritores ABSTRACTPain presents as one of the main symptoms of cancer patients and when it extends for a long or permanent period it can bring negative consequences in quality of life and also be associated to anxiety and depression disorders. Regarding this context, the present work had the objective to demonstrate the quality of life and prevalence of anxiety and depression in patients with chronic pain who clinically assisted in Hemato-Oncology and Chemotherapy Ambulatory from Clinical Hospital of Federal University of Parana (HC-UFPR). Were approached 52 patients who responded the following instruments: demographic questionnaire, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) questionnaire and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL). In concerning quality of life, 40% (n=21) obtained result lower than 50% in physical domain; 13% (n=7) in psychological and social relations; and 8% (n=4) in environment. The prevalence of anxiety and depression were, respectively, 46% and 28%. In conclusion, pain interferes in quality of life and in the incidence of anxious and depressive symptoms. Biological aspects cannot be the only focus, it is necessary to consider a multidimensional approach.

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Determinants of chronic pain among adults in urban area of Udupi, Karnataka, India

Panda

Vyas

Dsouza

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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Background: Chronic pain is very common in Asian communities. It is a major cause of activity limitation and has a significant impact on individuals and society. One of the most common ailment for which patients seek for medical care is pain. This study was performed in the urban area to study the association of some of the modifiable risk factors of chronic pain. Objective: To estimate the prevalence and associated risk factors of chronic pain among adults residing in the Urban area of Udupi Taluk in Karnataka, India. Methods: The cross-sectional study included 360 participants of above 18 years of age. The participants were recruited using Simple Random Sampling technique from January 2017 to June 2017. Descriptive and analytical methods were used to estimate the prevalence and to identify the associated risk factors. Results: It was observed during the study that prevalence of chronic pain for adults older than 18 years was 62%. Low back pain and knee pain were the common ailments reported. About 50% of those who reported chronic pain, had the complaint for more than 5 years and reported more than six in Visual analogue scale. The postural factors associated with chronic pain were lifting weight, bend trunk heavily during work, repetitive movement of neck, trunk and shoulder, lifting hand above shoulder level and experience of fall. Conclusion: Present research revealed that higher prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal pain exists in the urban population of Udupi Taluk, which was influenced by repetition of same joint movement, trauma and depression irrespective of the other risk variables.

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Chronic pain, associated factors, and impact on daily life: are there differences between the sexes?

Abstract: This pioneering cross-sectional study in São Luís, Maranhão State, Brazil, aimed

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Prevalence of Chronic Pain, Impact on Daily Life, and Treatment Practices in India

Prevalence of Chronic Pain, Impact on Daily Life, and Treatment Practices in India

Qualidade De Vida, Ansiedade E Depressão Em Pacientes Da Hemato-Onco Com Dor Crônica

Determinants of chronic pain among adults in urban area of Udupi, Karnataka, India

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