Evolution of patients with chronic pain undergoing standard treatment: a prospective longitudinal follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic pain greatly affects quality of life and, consequently, impacts the psychological state, a condition that needs to be addressed. A 30% reduction in pain intensity is clinically significant. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical and psychological aspects of individuals with chronic pain undergoing standard treatment.

Methods

Descriptive longitudinal study involving individuals with chronic pain undergoing treatment at the Pain Outpatient Clinic of the Federal University of Bahia, in Salvador, Bahia, between June 2016 and December 2017. The variables studied were pain intensity, quality of life, sleep disorders, stress level, and the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms. Descriptive statistics were performed, and Student's t-test,

SUBMITTER: Castro CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12765431 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature