The change of pain classes over time: a latent transition analysis

ConclusionsThese findings show the change in pain of older adults over time, with both marked improvement and deterioration being observed. Critically, the predictors of individuals transitioning between classes reflect the breadth of biopsychosocial factors involved in pain.Significant StatementThis article identified differing classes of pain in older adults, using latent transition analysis. The analysis demonstrated how the pain classes of older adults are broadly consistent over time, however both improvement and deterioration in pain impact were observed. Transitions between classes were associated with several biopsychosocial factors. These results have important implications for the health and quality of life of older adults. Consideration of health, lifestyle and socio ‐demographic factors may enhance assessment and management of pain in older adults.

Source: European Journal of Pain - November 15, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Aoife O ’Neill, Kieran O’Sullivan, Mary O’Keeffe, Cathal Walsh, Helen Purtill Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research