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Chronic Pain Self-Management Strategies for Older Adults: An Integrative Review
Thaiany Pedrozo Campos Antunes1, Fernanda Golçalves Jardim1, Cláudia Inês Pelegrini de Oliveira Abreu2
1Public Policy and Local Development Department, Superior School of Sciences of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, Vitória 29045-402, Espirito Santo, Brazil.
Older adults with chronic pain benefit most from self-management strategies that combine biopsychosocial approaches. Active patient engagement enhances treatment success and improves quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Pain Management
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Chronic pain is complex, particularly in older adults, necessitating a biopsychosocial approach.
- Patient engagement in pain management significantly improves outcomes compared to passive approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze current self-management strategies for chronic pain in older adults.
Main Methods:
- An integrative review of scientific literature was performed.
- Searches were conducted across seven online databases for studies published within the last 10 years.
Main Results:
- Fifty-eight studies were included, indicating increased research in this area.
- Both online and in-person strategies show similar effectiveness.
- Effective strategies encompass health promotion, cognitive control, social engagement, and active coping.
Conclusions:
- Combined strategies addressing biopsychosocial aspects of pain management yield the best results.
- Outcomes include pain reduction, enhanced self-efficacy, healthier behaviors, improved functionality, and better quality of life.
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