ReviewSchmerz (Berlin, Germany)2011
[Epidemiology of chronic non-malignant pain in Germany].
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 103 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of Biofeedback in Chronic back Pain: a Meta-Analysis.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2017Pooled it
- Flotation Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2021Trial
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- [Manual trigger point therapy of shoulder pain : Randomized controlled study of effectiveness].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2016Trial
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- [The implementation of an adaptive multimodal interdisciplinary pain therapy exemplified by a medical care center (MVZ) structure in Dresden].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2026Review
- A Large Retrospective Observational Study of Nonpharmacologic Treatment Use Among German Patients Receiving Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Chronic Noncancer Pain.Pain research & management · 2026Observational
- [Through the foramen to the nerve root : The new S3 Guideline Epidural Injections].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Review
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- Analgesia by Cryotherapy in Patients with Chronic Pain with Analysis of Pain-Modulating and Pro-Inflammatory Parameters-A Clinical Controlled Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Patient-reported quality of outpatient healthcare in patients with chronic back or arthrosis pain with long-term opioid therapy in Germany.BMC primary care · 2025Article
- Evaluating an early Interdisciplinary Multimodal Assessment for Patients at Risk of Developing Chronic Pain: Results of a Multicentre RCT in Germany.Pain and therapy · 2025Article
- Comparative effectiveness of manual therapy, pharmacological treatment, exercise therapy, and education for neck pain (COMPETE study): protocol of a systematic review with network meta-analysis.Systematic reviews · 2025Article
- The German Version of the Treatment Expectations in Chronic Pain Scale: A Cross-Sectional Validation Study.Pain research & management · 2025Article
- The Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2024Review
- Implementation of a Virtual Reality Intervention in Outpatient Physiotherapy for Chronic Pain: Protocol for a Pilot Implementation Study.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
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- Impact of the pandemic on hospital care for chronic pain patients in Germany.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Virtual Reality Interventions for People With Chronic Pain: Scoping Review.JMIR XR and spatial computing · 2024Review
- Determining the Influencing Factors on Acceptance of eHealth Pain Management Interventions Among Patients With Chronic Pain Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology: Cross-sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough chronic pain is a common health problem, epidemiological data are rare. The aim of this study is to present information on chronic, non-malignant pain in Germany.
methodsIn order to identify relevant studies on chronic pain (> 3 months) a total of 7 databases were searched in the timeframe from 1995 to 2009. Representative, recent, comprehensive and valid studies were selected.
resultsThe prevalence of chronic pain in Germany is estimated to be 17% and varies according to the underlying cause of the disease. Neck, shoulder and back pain are the most common forms. Chronic pain has a direct impact on quality of life (QoL), days off work and costs. A variety of drugs and non-drug treatments are used. However, treatment is often inadequate with 13-51% of the patients receiving insufficient pain therapy.
conclusionsChronic pain is a common problem which influences the QoL of patients resulting in high costs for the health system. Treatment is often inadequate. More research is needed to close knowledge gaps. The transfer of research results into clinical practice should be improved.
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