The prevalence of chronic pain in adolescents in Central Switzerland: A cross- sectional school-based study protocol.

Schwerdt, H; Christe, G; Pate, JW; Blake, C; Smart, KM

The prevalence of chronic pain in adolescents in Central Switzerland: A cross- sectional school-based study protocol.

Schwerdt, H Christe, G Pate, JW Blake, C Smart, KM

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Citation:: PLoS One, 2024, 19, (2), pp. e0297088
Issue Date:: 2024

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dc.contributor.author	Schwerdt, H
dc.contributor.author	Christe, G
dc.contributor.author	Pate, JW
dc.contributor.author	Blake, C
dc.contributor.author	Smart, KM
dc.contributor.editor	Melo, RS
dc.date.accessioned	2024-08-06T03:04:42Z
dc.date.available	2023-12-23
dc.date.available	2024-08-06T03:04:42Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.identifier.citation	PLoS One, 2024, 19, (2), pp. e0297088
dc.identifier.issn	1932-6203
dc.identifier.issn	1932-6203
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180081
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is associated with substantial personal suffering and societal costs and is a growing healthcare concern worldwide. While chronic pain has been extensively studied in adults, limited data exists on its prevalence and impact in adolescents. Understanding the prevalence and impact of chronic pain and pain beliefs in adolescents is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. This study aims to estimate the prevalence, characteristics, and impact of chronic pain, and explore adolescents' knowledge and beliefs about pain. METHODS: This is an observational cohort study of school-going adolescents aged 11 to 17 years in Central Switzerland. The study will estimate the point prevalence, characteristics (location, intensity, frequency, duration) and impact (PROMIS Pediatric Short Form v2.0 -Pain Interference Scale, PPIS) of chronic pain in school-going adolescents. We will also measure and investigate pupils' beliefs about pain (Concept of Pain Inventory (COPI)). Data will be collected through manual and digital self-report questionnaires and from participants in primary, secondary, and high schools between September 2023 and January 2024. ANALYSES: The primary analyses will utilise descriptive statistics to estimate the point prevalence, characteristics, and impact of chronic pain. Secondary analyses will analyse associations and correlations between chronic pain, impact of pain and beliefs about pain. OUTCOMES: This study will provide an estimate of the prevalence, characteristics and impact of chronic pain in adolescents in Central Switzerland and a measure of adolescents' understanding and beliefs about pain. In doing so, this study will provide insights into the scale of chronic pain as a public health concern. By understanding adolescents' pain beliefs and their influence on pain experience, this study can contribute to the development of educational approaches to enhance adolescents' knowledge and understanding of pain in order to optimise the prevention and treatment of chronic pain in adolescents. The findings may be useful to healthcare professionals and funders, policymakers, and researchers involved in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pain in adolescents.
dc.format	Electronic-eCollection
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
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dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1371/journal.pone.0297088
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dc.subject.classification	General Science & Technology
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Chronic Pain
dc.subject.mesh	Prevalence
dc.subject.mesh	Switzerland
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Schools
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Observational Studies as Topic
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Prevalence
dc.subject.mesh	Schools
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Switzerland
dc.subject.mesh	Chronic Pain
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Observational Studies as Topic
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Chronic Pain
dc.subject.mesh	Prevalence
dc.subject.mesh	Switzerland
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Schools
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Observational Studies as Topic
dc.title	The prevalence of chronic pain in adolescents in Central Switzerland: A cross- sectional school-based study protocol.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	19
utslib.location.activity	United States
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Physiotherapy
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is associated with substantial personal suffering and societal costs and is a growing healthcare concern worldwide. While chronic pain has been extensively studied in adults, limited data exists on its prevalence and impact in adolescents. Understanding the prevalence and impact of chronic pain and pain beliefs in adolescents is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. This study aims to estimate the prevalence, characteristics, and impact of chronic pain, and explore adolescents' knowledge and beliefs about pain. METHODS: This is an observational cohort study of school-going adolescents aged 11 to 17 years in Central Switzerland. The study will estimate the point prevalence, characteristics (location, intensity, frequency, duration) and impact (PROMIS Pediatric Short Form v2.0 -Pain Interference Scale, PPIS) of chronic pain in school-going adolescents. We will also measure and investigate pupils' beliefs about pain (Concept of Pain Inventory (COPI)). Data will be collected through manual and digital self-report questionnaires and from participants in primary, secondary, and high schools between September 2023 and January 2024. ANALYSES: The primary analyses will utilise descriptive statistics to estimate the point prevalence, characteristics, and impact of chronic pain. Secondary analyses will analyse associations and correlations between chronic pain, impact of pain and beliefs about pain. OUTCOMES: This study will provide an estimate of the prevalence, characteristics and impact of chronic pain in adolescents in Central Switzerland and a measure of adolescents' understanding and beliefs about pain. In doing so, this study will provide insights into the scale of chronic pain as a public health concern. By understanding adolescents' pain beliefs and their influence on pain experience, this study can contribute to the development of educational approaches to enhance adolescents' knowledge and understanding of pain in order to optimise the prevention and treatment of chronic pain in adolescents. The findings may be useful to healthcare professionals and funders, policymakers, and researchers involved in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pain in adolescents.

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