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ArticleMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2019

Prevalence of Chronic Pain, Particularly with Neuropathic Component, and Its Effect on Overall Functioning of Elderly Patients.

Małgorzata Stompór, Tomasz Grodzicki, Tomasz Stompór, Jerzy Wordliczek, Marzena Dubiel, Iwona Kurowska

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Article in Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 41 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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41 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 81 citations in OpenAlex.

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Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Małgorzata StompórDepartment of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Medical Faculty, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Masuria, Olsztyn, Poland.
Tomasz GrodzickiDepartment of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Collegium Medicum, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland.
Tomasz StompórDepartment of Internal Medicine, Medical Faculty, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Masuria, Olsztyn, Poland.
Jerzy WordliczekDepartment of Intensive Interdisciplinary Care, Collegium Medicum, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland.
Marzena DubielAssisted Living Residence "Na Wzgórzu", Głogoczów, Poland.
Iwona KurowskaGeriatric Outpatient Clinic "Med-All", Cracow, Poland.
Jagiellonian University · PLUniversity of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn · PL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

<strong>BACKGROUND</strong> The prevalence of chronic pain among the elderly is high (estimated at 25-85%) and may adversely affect their everyday functioning, although it is often unrecognized. <strong>MATERIAL AND METHODS</strong> The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of chronic pain, especially with the neuropathic component, and its effect on overall functioning of elderly patients. We enrolled 145 subjects older than 60 years (nursing home residents, or patients of outpatient geriatric clinic). Information on co-morbidities, functional and mental status, and medications was obtained using a questionnaire. Chronic pain was defined as lasting >3 months and the presence of neuropathic component was detected using the DN4 Questionnaire (Douleur Neuropathique en Questions). <strong>RESULTS</strong> The mean age of patients was 76±9.68 years. Chronic pain was reported by 78% of participants and 32% reported neuropathic pain with neuropathic component (DN4 score ≥4 points). Patients complaining of chronic pain significantly more often presented mood disorders and lower satisfaction with life (particularly those with the highest pain intensity), with no difference in functional status according to the ADL (Activities of Daily Living) tool. Participants with chronic pain were treated with paracetamol (45%), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (25%), and opioids (24%). <strong>CONCLUSIONS</strong> The prevalence of chronic pain, particularly with neuropathic component, in the elderly population seems to be higher than expected based on previous reports, and its treatment appears to be ineffective. This problem requires further research and dissemination of knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain among health care workers caring for elderly patients on a daily basis.

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Activities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overChronic DiseaseChronic PainCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeuralgiaPain MeasurementPatientsPrevalenceQuality of LifeSurveys and Questionnaires

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