Prevalence of chronic pain in the elderly Polish population – results of the PolSenior study

Kozak-Szkopek, Elżbieta; Broczek, Katarzyna; Ślusarczyk, Przemysław; Wieczorowska‐Tobis, Katarzyna; Klich-Rączka, Alicja; Szybalska, Aleksandra; Mossakowska, Małgorzata

doi:10.5114/aoms.2015.55270

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“…This study showed that musculoskeletal and rheumatic disease disorders were the most common causes of chronic pain in the elderly; this finding was consistent with the results of previous studies [13,17,18]. Osteoarthritis, a common joint disorder in the world, is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in the geriatric population [18][19][20][21]. The greatest risk factor for osteoarthritis is old age, and other risk factors are joint injury, obesity, genetics, anatomical factors, and female sex [19,22].…”

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Chronic pain and use of analgesics in the elderly: a nationwide population-based study

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Introduction: Chronic pain may cause many comorbidities in the elderly; however, nationwide data about this issue remain insufficient. We conducted this study to address the data gap. Material and methods: We identified geriatric participants (≥ 65 years) with chronic pain between 2000 and 2013 from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The causes of chronic pain and use of analgesics between two sexes and among three age subgroups were compared. Results: A total of 21,018 participants were identified with the mean age (standard deviation) of 72.7 years (5.6) and the female percentage of 50.8%. The prevalence of chronic pain in the elderly was 21.5%, and it was higher in the females than males. The proportions of each age subgroup were 65-74 (66.8%), 75-84 (29.4%), and ≥ 85 years (3.8%). Common causes of chronic pain were osteoarthritis (21.9%), spinal disorders (19.0%), peripheral vascular diseases (12.4%), and osteoporosis (11.4%). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were the most common medication, followed by acetaminophen and opioids. The most commonly used opioid was morphine. The use of opioids increased with age. Conclusions: This study delineated the causes of chronic pain and use of analgesics in a geriatric population, which may help further studies about this issue in the future.

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Chronic pain and use of analgesics in the elderly: a nationwide population-based study

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“…Chronic pain was seen in 57.7% of our patients and seen more common in female ones. PolSenior study conducted in Poland among older adults showed that 41.8% of community dwelling individuals older than 80 years suffered from chronic pain (19). Blyth et al (20) found that the prevalance of chronic pain was 55% for those aged above 85; which is similar to our finding.…”

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Chronic Pain and Related Factors in Patients Aged ≥80 Years

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2019

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Objective: Chronic pain ranks among one of the most common, costly and incapacitating conditions in later life. The prevalence of chronic pain in the adult population ranges from 20% to 50%. Pain among older persons is almost always the result of pathology involving a physical or psychological process. In this study, we aimed to assess the prevalence of chronic pain in older adults and factors associated with chronic pain. Materials and Methods: A total of 215 patients aged ≥80 years were included in the study. In addition to the demographic characteristics of the patients, geriatric syndromes were assessed and comprehensive geriatric assessment of frailty and functional and nutritional status was performed to detect chronic pain prevalence and its associated factors in older adults. SPSS 21 for Windows program was used for statistical analysis. Results: Of the patients included in the study, 145 were female (67.4%) and 70 were male (32.6%). The mean age of the patients was 83.9±3.5 years. Chronic pain was present in 124 patients (57.7%) and was more common in females (p=0.006). When the relationship between chronic pain and geriatric syndromes was evaluated, falls in the past year, urinary incontinence, frailty and depressive mood were found to be associated with chronic pain (p=0.04, p=0.001, p=0.000 and p=0.04, respectively). Female gender and frailty were independently associated with chronic pain with odds ratios of 2.07 and 4.78, respectively. Conclusion: We found a high rate of chronic pain and geriatric syndromes as well as an association between them. To effectively address chronic pain in later life, a multimodal approach to treatment must involve a comprehensive assessment of pain in the older adult and management including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments that incorporate the functional, cognitive and comorbidity status of the patient.

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“…In conclusion, the studies among adult populations show that the prevalence of chronic pain is higher in all countries [30]. Musculoskeletal system pain is being studied in a wide range from non-specific pain to pain as a result of an underlying pathological condition such as chronic renal failure [31].…”

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The Turkish version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire in patients with chronic neck pain: a cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity study

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Introduction: The cultural adaptation of a self-report measurement in different languages is important for developing common strategies for evaluation and treatment. The Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire (NBQ), which was developed to evaluate patients with neck pain, was adapted from the Bournemouth Questionnaire in accordance with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) categories. The aim of this study was to conduct the Turkish cultural adaptation, validity and reliability study of the NBQ. Material and methods: The study included 119 patients (93 females, 26 males; mean age: 37.2 ±11.8 years) with chronic nonspecific neck pain. The NBQ, Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) questionnaires were administered to all the subjects. Test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient) and the internal consistency (Cronbach's a) were the methods used for the reliability study. The relationship between NBQ, NDI and NHP was investigated for concurrent validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used for construct validity. Results: The Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire showed good internal consistency (a = 0.87). The test-retest reliability coefficient was 0.913 (95% CI: 0.875-0.940). The correlations between NBQ and NDI and NHP were significant (p < 0.05). The questionnaire was found to have one factor and the explained variance was 59.084% as a result of factor analysis. Conclusions: The Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire is a valid and reliable scale for patients with chronic neck pain in the Turkish population.

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Prevalence of chronic pain in the elderly Polish population – results of the PolSenior study

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Chronic pain and use of analgesics in the elderly: a nationwide population-based study

Chronic pain and use of analgesics in the elderly: a nationwide population-based study

Chronic Pain and Related Factors in Patients Aged ≥80 Years

The Turkish version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire in patients with chronic neck pain: a cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity study

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