The prevalence of chronic pain in adolescents in Central Switzerland: A cross- sectional school-based study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pain is associated with substantial personal suffering and societal costs and is a growing healthcare concern worldwide. While chronic pain has been extensively studied in adults, limited data exists on its prevalence and impact in adolescents. Understanding the prevalence and impact of chronic pain and pain beliefs in adolescents is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. This study aims to estimate the prevalence, characteristics, and impact of chronic pain, and explore adolescents' knowledge and beliefs about pain.

Methods

This is an observational cohort study of school-going adolescents aged 11 to 17 years in Central Switzerland. The study will estimate the point prevalence, characteristics (location, intensity, frequency,

SUBMITTER: Schwerdt H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10852288 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature