Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Chronic Pain in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Dara Kiu Yi LeungAnnabelle Pui Chi FongFrankie Ho Chun Wong Tianyin Liu Gloria Hoi-Yan WongTerry Yat Sang Lum

Published in: The Gerontologist (2024)

Non-pharmacological interventions, particularly those adopting psychological approaches and physical activity, have a small but statistically significant effect on chronic pain management in older adults. Reduction in pain interference may be related to reduced catastrophizing beliefs, thus providing support for the fear-avoidance model. Further research with adequate power is needed to establish the efficacy and mechanism of various intervention modalities for older adults.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
physical activity
pain management
sleep quality
body mass index
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
drug induced
spinal cord
prefrontal cortex