Chronic musculoskeletal pain in European older adults: Cross‐national and gender differences

Cimas, Marta; Ayala, Alba; Sanz, Belén; Tomás, María Silveria Agulló; Escobar, Ana Lúcia; Forjaz, Maria João

doi:10.1002/ejp.1123

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“…The most consistent risk factor observed in the studies was the female sex, which was previously reported as a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain in musicians in studies with heterogeneous groups, presenting a higher prevalence and a longer duration of symptoms [29][30][31]. Female patients also show more sites of pain and more severe pain in those with chronic musculoskeletal pain [32], corroborating with previous studies that found higher prevalence rates among female than male patients [31][32][33]. The definite mechanism underpinning the association between female sex and higher prevalence of the musculoskeletal pain remains poorly understood.…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Pain in Keyboard Musicians: A Systematic Review

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Pain in Keyboard Musicians: A Systematic Review

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“…There was a predominance of women (14 women, 6 men) among the participants which can be viewed as a limitation. However, this type of pain is known to be more prevalent in one or multiple locations, and experienced as disabling to a greater extent by women than by men (Cimas et al 2018;Jackson et al 2016;Patel et al 2013;Rottenberg et al 2015). Another potential limitation in this study might be that the years living with pain are not described.…”

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“…Long-term musculoskeletal pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions is a global, pervasive and predominant health problem. It causes difficulties, independence, and disabilities (physical, psychological, social and existential) in daily life (Blyth et al 2019;Cimas et al 2018;Hoyos et al 2018;Smith et al 2019;Stubbs et al 2014) with significant impact on an older adult´s sense of well-being and quality in life. Research shows that as many as 60-80% of 65-year-older adults have at least one musculoskeletal condition with potential to cause pain (Duncan et al 2011).…”

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Suffering in silence: a qualitative study of older adults’ experiences of living with long-term musculoskeletal pain at home

2020

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Long-term musculoskeletal pain is a major, disabling, and often undertreated health problem among the increasing number of older adults worldwide. However, there is limited knowledge of community-dwelling older adults' experiences of living with this type of pain. The aim of the study was to deepen the understanding of the phenomenon: how older adults experience living with long-term musculoskeletal pain at home. The study design was an inductive qualitative Reflective Lifeworld Research approach grounded in phenomenological epistemology. Data were obtained from 20 community-dwelling older adults, aged 72-97 years. Data were collected through open-ended interviews and analyzed to understand the meanings of the phenomenon. The essence of the phenomenon entailed suffering in silence and encompassed the following constituents: loneliness and restrictions in daily living; ways to endure and distract from pain; not being taken seriously; fear of the future; and valuing joy and meaning in life. Living with long-term musculoskeletal pain restricts access to the world and leads to a suffering in silence. Finding ways to endure and distract from pain and to focus on issues that give joy and meaning in life is predominant in efforts to balance restraints from pain in life. Suffering is reinforced by loneliness, a sense of not being taken seriously by health care providers and fear of an uncertain future. It is necessary to foster increased attentiveness and sensitivity in meeting the needs of each older adult and provide a care that alleviates suffering and preserves and promotes health and well-being.Publisher's Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

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“…Falls are much more prevalent in older people with pain than in those without pain [4]. Recent epidemiological data out of Europe shows that chronic musculoskeletal pain is very frequent in older adults [1]. Therefore, any intervention that reduces pain intensity should be accompanied by a reduction in the rate of falls in older people.…”

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“…The global population is ageing, as exemplified by recent Eurostat population data which estimates that the population of people aged 65 years and older will increase from 18% in 2013 to 28% in 2060 [1]. Ageing increases the risk of escalating morbidity (people living longer in poor health) [2].…”

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Effects of manual therapies on stability in people with musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review

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Introduction: Chronic musculoskeletal pain is associated with reduced balance performance and falls risk. Manual therapies are commonly used interventions for musculoskeletal pain. There is emerging evidence that manual therapies may improve balance. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of manual therapies for musculoskeletal pain on measures of static and dynamic stability.Methods: Six electronic databases were searched using pre-defined eligibility criteria and two independent reviewers assessed all identified records. Risk of bias was assessed using the 12-item Cochrane Risk of Bias assessment by two authors independently and any discrepancies resolved through consensus. Meta-analysis was conducted when three or more studies used the same outcome measures including gait speed, timed up and go test, step test and sit-to-stand test.Results: Twenty-six studies were included in the analysis. Both spinal and extremity musculoskeletal pain conditions were represented. Manual therapies included manipulation, mobilisation and massage. The most common intervention compared to manual therapy was exercise. Outcome measures included both clinical and objective measures of stability. Overall the risk of bias was reported as generally low or unclear.Conclusion: Improvement in stability measures were reported in studies comparing manual therapy in the short term, but not long-term follow-up. There was no clear association between significant pain reduction and measures of stability. Further prospective studies are recommended to investigate whether manual therapies should be part of an integrative healthcare plan for risk of falls management and when a transition from manual therapy to more active interventions should occur for long term management.

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Chronic musculoskeletal pain in European older adults: Cross‐national and gender differences

Cited by 114 publications

References 48 publications

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Pain in Keyboard Musicians: A Systematic Review

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Pain in Keyboard Musicians: A Systematic Review

Suffering in silence: a qualitative study of older adults’ experiences of living with long-term musculoskeletal pain at home

Effects of manual therapies on stability in people with musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review

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