Epidemiology of non-oncological high-impact chronic pain in Ecuadorian adults in 2022

Abstract:

Background: There are limited data on non-oncological high-impact chronic pain (HICP) in Ecuador; we report the epidemiological characteristics of HICP. Materials & methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included a random sample of adult individuals who had cell phones. Results & conclusion: The weighted prevalence of HICP was 9.0%: 12.3% for women and 5.6% for men (p = 0.001). HICP was more frequently localized in the lower back and affected the economically active population. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs were more commonly used; however, 61% of patients indicated that the effectiveness of theirmanagement was low. Overall, HICP had a negative impact on daily life activities. The effectiveness of the current treatment was low and should include an integrated approach.

Año de publicación:

2023

Keywords:

• Chronic pain
• EPIDEMIOLOGY
• high-impact chronic pain
• non-oncological pain
• pain management
• ECUADOR

Fuente:

scopus