Distinctive subgroups derived by cluster analysis based on pain and psychological symptoms in Swedish older adults with chronic pain - A population study (PainS65+)
BMC Geriatrics Sep 12, 2017
Larsson B, et al. - This population study aimed to identify subgroups based on pain and psychological symptoms among Swedish older adults in the general population and compares derived subgroups with respect to socio-demographics, health aspects, and health care costs. The authors identified 2 high-risk clusters of older adults suffering from chronic pain; 1 mainly based on psychological symptoms and 1 mainly on pain intensity and pain spread, correlated with decreased quality of life and health and increased health care costs. The findings showed that subgroup-specific treatment would improve pain management and reduce health care costs.
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