ArticleInternational journal of clinical pharmacy2023
A qualitative exploration of chronic pain management of older adults in remote and rural settings.
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- Beliefs about pain and lived experience of chronic pain among Korean Americans in the community: A qualitative study.The journal of pain · 2026Article
- Implementing a clinical pharmacy intervention for older adult inpatients with chronic non-cancer pain: a feasibility study.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2026Article
- Self-medication among older adults in rural India: structural gaps in primary care and pain management.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Chronic pain in older adults with chronic diseases: prevalence, perceived interference, and management strategies.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Mental health markers and protective factors in students with symptoms of physical pain across WEIRD and non-WEIRD samples - a network analysis.BMC psychiatry · 2024Article
- Patient and staff perspectives on pain treatment experiences in a community clinic serving under-resourced older adults.Pain managementArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe World Health Organization predicts that the number of older adults will nearly double between 2015 and 2050. Older adults are at a higher risk of developing medical conditions such as chronic pain. However, there is little information about chronic pain and its management in older adults especially those residing in remote and rural areas.
aimTo explore views, experiences, and behavioural determinants of older adults regarding chronic pain management in remote and rural settings in Scottish Highlands.
methodQualitative one-to-one telephone interviews were conducted with older adults with chronic pain residing in remote and rural areas in the Scottish Highlands. The interview schedule was developed by the researchers, validated, and piloted prior to use. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and independently thematically-analysed by two researchers. Interviews continued until data saturation.
resultsFourteen interviews were conducted with three key themes emerging: views and experiences with chronic pain, need to enhance pain management, and perceived barriers to pain management. Overall, pain was reported as severe and negatively impacted lives. Majority of interviewees used medicines for pain relief but noted that their pain was still poorly controlled. Interviewees had limited expectation for improvement since they considered their condition a normal consequence of ageing. Residing in remote and rural areas was perceived to complicate access to services with many having to travel long distances to see a health professional.
conclusionChronic pain management in remote and rural areas remains a significant issue among older adults interviewed. Thus, there is a need to develop approaches to improve access to related information and services.
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