Therapeutic approaches to chronic pain: Literature review
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Introduction: Chronic pain is a complex and multifaceted condition, characterized by the persistence of pain beyond three months, as defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). Unlike acute pain, chronic pain encompasses biological, psychological, and social factors, significantly affecting quality of life and daily functioning. Its diagnosis is challenging, often based on subjective descriptions of the patient, and requires a multidisciplinary approach for effective and personalized treatment. Objective: To analyze and synthesize the most recent research on chronic pain management strategies in order to identify the most effective treatment measures. Methodology: The searches were carried out in the PUBMED and LILACS databases, using the search process through vocabulary controlled through descriptors and Boolean operators "and" and "or". Conclusion: This review highlights the efficacy of various approaches in the management of chronic pain, from pharmacological treatments to physical and psychological therapies, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary treatment. The challenges in diagnosis and personalized treatment, given the individual variability of chronic pain, are highlighted. The review also points out research gaps, the importance of psychosocial aspects, and the role of non-conventional therapies, concluding that chronic pain requires integrated and innovative therapeutic management.
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Copyright (c) 2023 Diego Fernando de Avila, Ana Cecília de Queiroz Santos, Giovana Ribeiro de Oliveira, Laura Stephany Ferreira Carnevali, Bruno Borges Garcia, Gabriel Francisco Ferrari Peres, Wesley Sidney dos Santos Júnior, Daniel Severino Soares Venâncio, Alissa Khrais Hage Ali, Gustavo de Oliveira FerreiraAuthor(s)
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Diego Fernando de Avila
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Ana Cecília de Queiroz Santos
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Giovana Ribeiro de Oliveira
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Laura Stephany Ferreira Carnevali
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Bruno Borges Garcia
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Gabriel Francisco Ferrari Peres
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Wesley Sidney dos Santos Júnior
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Daniel Severino Soares Venâncio
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Alissa Khrais Hage Ali
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Gustavo de Oliveira Ferreira