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

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:BACKGROUND 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. MATERIAL AND METHODS 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). RESULTS 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%). CONCLUSIONS 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.

journal_name

Med Sci Monit

journal_title

Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors

Stompór M,Grodzicki T,Stompór T,Wordliczek J,Dubiel M,Kurowska I

doi

10.12659/MSM.911260

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2019-04-12 00:00:00

pages

2695-2701

eissn

1234-1010

issn

1643-3750

pii

911260

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