Few studies have used prospective designs in large population surveys to assess the risk of
developing chronic widespread pain (CWP). We wanted to examine 1) how many people …

Aim of this study was to study the tolerability of opioid analgesia by performing a network
meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) which investigated …

The current literature describes the possible risks for bone fracture in chronic analgesics
users. There are three main hypotheses that could explain the increased risk of fracture …

Patients with chronic pain suffer from a complex condition with medical, psychological, and
social underpinnings (1, 2). Effective treatment can provide benefits beyond pain reduction …

Pain should be treated promptly and effectively to restore the patient to full function, avoid
pain chronification, and preserve quality of life. A recent pain specialists' meeting discussed …

ABSTRACT Background and Objective: The concept of chronic pain is a significant nursing
notion for which there are various definitions and patterns mentioned in texts. Thus, this …

Objective: Chronic pain is a leading cause of disability and represents a relevant societal
burden. Opioids are widely used for managing chronic non-cancer pain; however, the high …

Chronic pain is common, costly, and potentially disabling. According to the Medical
Expenditure Panel Survey in 2008, approximately 100 million adults were affected by …

The family practitioner plays an important role in the prevention, diagnosis, and early
management of chronic pain. He/she is generally the first to be consulted, the one most …

Objective: This scoping review aimed to explore the different working definitions for the
duration of acute, subacute, and chronic pain, with emphasis on low back pain, and to …