Martineau DB, Fornasini M, Suárez D, Paz M, Valarezo C, Loor E, Guerrero M, Baldeon ME. Epidemiology of non-oncological high-impact chronic pain in Ecuadorian adults in 2022.
Pain Manag 2023;
13:689-699. [PMID:
38193278 DOI:
10.2217/pmt-2023-0055]
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Abstract
Background: There are limited data on non-oncological high-impact chronic pain (HICP) in Ecuador; we report the epidemiological characteristics of HICP. Materials & methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included a random sample of adult individuals who had cell phones. Results & conclusion: The weighted prevalence of HICP was 9.0%: 12.3% for women and 5.6% for men (p = 0.001). HICP was more frequently localized in the lower back and affected the economically active population. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were more commonly used; however, 61% of patients indicated that the effectiveness of their management was low. Overall, HICP had a negative impact on daily life activities. The effectiveness of the current treatment was low and should include an integrated approach.
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