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[Chronic pain in the elderly].

Mauro Zanocchi1, Teresa Aimar, Roberta Risso

  • 1Sezione Geriatria, Dipartimento di Discipline Medico-Chirurgiche, Università, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Battista, Torino.

Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|May 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Chronic pain affects over 80% of elderly individuals, often persisting for years and impacting their quality of life. This study highlights the significant affective component of pain in older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Chronic pain is a prevalent condition in the elderly population.
  • Aging is associated with increased susceptibility to chronic pain conditions.
  • Understanding pain in older adults is crucial for effective geriatric care.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain in the elderly.
  • To assess the influence of chronic pain on functional parameters in older adults.
  • To investigate the affective component and intensity of chronic pain in geriatric patients.

Summary:

  • A study of 105 elderly patients (mean age 82.2 years) found chronic pain in 82.9% (87 patients).
  • Chronic pain, present for over two years in nearly half the cases, was continuous in 49.4%.

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  • The McGill Pain Questionnaire and visual analog scales revealed a strong affective component influencing quality of life.

    • Impact:

    • Findings underscore the high burden of chronic pain in the elderly.
    • Results emphasize the need for integrated pain management strategies addressing both physical and emotional aspects.
    • This research informs clinical practice and future studies on geriatric pain and functional outcomes.