A systematic review with meta-analyses of the association between stigma and chronic pain outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Stigma is common in people experiencing chronic pain and there are indications that it may adversely affect pain outcomes. However, to date, there is no systematic review exploring the impact of stigma on chronic pain-related outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the association between stigma and key chronic pain outcomes and differences in stigma between pain conditions. Seven databases were searched for studies reporting a measure of association between stigma and at least one pain outcome in adults with chronic pain. Studies were screened by 2 independent researchers. Nineteen studies met eligibility criteria and data were extracted, quality-assessed, and narratively synthesised and meta-analysed where possible. Meta-analyses of bivariate

SUBMITTER: Hickling LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11247453 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature