Impacts of persistent general and site-specific pain on activities of daily living and physical performance: A prospective analysis of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.

Vasoontara Sbirakos YiengprugsawanAndrew Steptoe

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2018)

Our data confirm the longitudinal impacts of persistent pain among older adults. The findings highlight the value of monitoring and management of both general and site-specific pain in order to promote sustained independence at older ages. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 1051-1057.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
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physical activity
mental health
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machine learning
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