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[Implementing a chronic pain ambulatory care: preliminary results]
Silvana de Castro1, Ismar Lima Cavalcanti2, Louis Barrucand3
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Dor e Cuidados Paliativos Oncológicos, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology (Elsevier)
|June 5, 2019
Summary
Chronic pain predominantly affects females aged 50-59, often presenting as severe mixed pain in the lower back and limbs. This study analyzed 200 patients in Brazil to understand pain characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Epidemiology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Chronic pain is a significant reason for seeking medical care.
- This study investigated chronic pain patients in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics of chronic pain patients.
- To identify pain intensity, type, location, diagnosis, and treatment patterns.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 200 patients treated in ambulatory care.
- Data collected from June 2014 to December 2015.
- Statistical analysis including Fisher's exact test was performed.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients were female (83%) and aged 50-59.
- Severe pain (Numeric Rating Scale 9.01) was reported by 65.5% of patients.
- Mixed pain was predominant (55%), with lower limb and lumbar regions being the most affected areas.
Conclusions:
- Chronic pain prevalence is associated with females aged 50-59, severe mixed pain, and location in the lower limbs and lumbar region.
- Low back pain and fibromyalgia were the most frequent diagnoses.
- Patient education regarding disease and treatment was provided.
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