The Strong Correlation Between Pain Interference and Abnormal Nutritional Status in Older Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.

Narucha Komolsuradej Siwaluk SrikrajangNorrapat RangsiprakarnArya WongareeChonnapat WasusathaponDarat KanjanakomutVannarat NukaewWannasak CheutalaySuppawit KaewpipatSirinkit HoonthongSochealing UngKhanin Iamthanaporn

Published in: Journal of primary care & community health (2023)

This study reports a strong correlation between pain interference and nutritional status. Therefore, pain interference can be a useful pain assessment tool to indicate risk of abnormal nutritional status in older adults. In addition, related factors, including age, underweight, and hypertension, were associated with a higher risk of malnutrition.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
physical activity
blood pressure
emergency department