Impact evaluation of an interdisciplinary approach to patients with chronic non-cancer pain in Chilean primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic non-cancer pain affects one-third of the global population. In Chile, its prevalence is estimated at 34%, surpassing the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Its high costs reveal that clinical treatment causes the greatest economic impact, followed by days of work absenteeism.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the impact on resource consumption, quality of life, and pain perception in patients with CNCP, an interdisciplinary approach implemented in Chilean primary care public health.

Methods

A concurrent cohort study was conducted with patients aged 25 to 64 with chronic non-cancer musculoskeletal pain. The population studied was 698 patients receiving primary health services in centers with similar size and territorial proximity

SUBMITTER: Zamorano P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931808 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature