Chronic pain is considered to be among the most disabling and costly diseases in North America, Europe and Australia. A large survey was conducted on chronic pain in Europe, called Pain in Europe. Italy ranks third in Europe in terms of prevalence, with 26% of the population suffering from chronic pain at some point. In 2010 Italy passed Law 38/2010, to ensure treatment for pain control in patients with oncological diseases as well as in patients with chronic non-cancer pain through a network of care services. This study aims to provide preliminary information regarding the application of L.38/2010 in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
Care strategies and therapeutic pathways for chronic pain patients in Abruzzo Region, Italy
LEUTER, CINZIA;PIROLI, ALBA;MARINANGELI, FRANCO;PALADINI, ANTONELLA;TUDINI, MANUELA;VARRASSI, Giustino
2017-01-01
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Chronic pain is considered to be among the most disabling and costly diseases in North America, Europe and Australia. A large survey was conducted on chronic pain in Europe, called Pain in Europe. Italy ranks third in Europe in terms of prevalence, with 26% of the population suffering from chronic pain at some point. In 2010 Italy passed Law 38/2010, to ensure treatment for pain control in patients with oncological diseases as well as in patients with chronic non-cancer pain through a network of care services. This study aims to provide preliminary information regarding the application of L.38/2010 in the Abruzzo region of Italy.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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