TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • João Vitor Dias Calzada Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso
  • Guilherme Ferreira Alvarenga UNIFENAS
  • Fabliny Cordeiro de Oliveira UNIFENAS
  • Viviane Aparecida Santos Rezende Faculdade da Saúde e Ecologia Humana
  • Jairo de Faria Paiva Júnior Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v10i8.15102

Keywords:

Dor Crônica; Medicina de Família e Comunidade; Terapêutica.

Abstract

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than three to six months, beyond the expected time for tissue healing. This condition can result from several causes, including chronic diseases, injuries, surgeries, and idiopathic conditions. Chronic pain can be classified into two main types: nociceptive pain, which results from tissue damage, and neuropathic pain, which results from damage or dysfunction in the nervous system. The prevalence of chronic pain is significant, affecting approximately 20% to 30% of the adult population globally. In Brazil, it is estimated that approximately 37% of the population suffers from chronic pain, which represents a major challenge for health systems. Chronic pain is more common in women, the elderly, and individuals with lower socioeconomic status. Therefore, this narrative literature review gathered articles from the main databases aiming to indicate chronic pain treatment strategies in family and community medicine, in addition to the role of the family and community physician during management. It was concluded that the management of chronic pain in family medicine requires a holistic and integrated approach, focusing on education, care coordination, emotional support and continuous monitoring, improving the quality of life of patients.

Author Biographies

João Vitor Dias Calzada, Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso

Médico pela Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso (UFTM). 

Guilherme Ferreira Alvarenga, UNIFENAS

Graduando em Medicina pela Universidade Professor Edson Antônio Velano (UNIFENAS). 

Fabliny Cordeiro de Oliveira, UNIFENAS

Médica pela Universidade Professor Edson Antônio Velano (UNIFENAS).

Viviane Aparecida Santos Rezende, Faculdade da Saúde e Ecologia Humana

Enfermeira pela Faculdade da Saúde e Ecologia Humana (FASEH).

Jairo de Faria Paiva Júnior, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Médico pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF). Pós-graduado em Endocrinologia pelo Centro Universitário União das Américas Descomplica (UniAmérica).  

Published

2024-08-02

How to Cite

Calzada, J. V. D., Alvarenga, G. F., Oliveira, F. C. de, Rezende, V. A. S., & Paiva Júnior, J. de F. (2024). TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE: A LITERATURE REVIEW. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 10(8), 300–306. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v10i8.15102