Estimating the direct healthcare utilisation and cost of musculoskeletal pain among people with comorbidity: a retrospective electronic health record study

Conclusion: This study highlights that individuals with painful musculoskeletal conditions have a higher healthcare utilisation and costs than those without a painful musculoskeletal condition. Given the high occurrence of musculoskeletal pain in patients with other conditions, effective management strategies are needed to reduce the burden on healthcare resources.PMID:37853741 | DOI:10.1080/03007995.2023.2271862

Source: Current Medical Research and Opinion - October 19, 2023 Category: Research Authors: May Ee Png Kayleigh J Mason Michelle Marshall Kelvin P Jordan James Bailey Martin Frisher Neil Heron Alyson L Huntley Christian D Mallen None Mamas A Mamas Stephen Tatton Simon White John J Edwards Felix Achana Source Type: research