Applying the NIA Health Disparities Research Framework to Identify Needs and Opportunities in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Research

Chronic musculoskeletal pain, pain experienced in areas of the body involving muscles, joints, ligaments, and/or tendons; affects 116 million Americans and is a leading cause of disability, loss of work, and loss of participation in life activities10, 33, 39, 103. A number of factors contribute toward the development and persistence of chronic musculoskeletal pain: biological (co-morbidities and age-related health changes); sociocultural (depression, anxiety, coping patterns, and social support); behavioral (smoking, lack of exercise, and poor-quality diet); and environmental (low education, lack of quality health care, and poverty)19, 46, 102, 105, 121, 155.

Source: The Journal of Pain - July 16, 2021 Category: Materials Science Authors: Monika Patel, Alisa J. Johnson, Staja Q. Booker, Emily J. Bartley, Shreela Palit, Keesha Powell-Roach, Ellen L. Terry, Dottington Fullwood, Lucas DeMonte, Angela M. Mickle, Kimberly T. Sibille Source Type: research