Research Article: Research Trends of Acupuncture Therapy for Chronic Pain-Related Depression or Anxiety from to : A Bibliometric Analysis
Abstract:
Chronic pain (CP) is a debilitating condition persisting or recurring for over months, and often co-occurs with mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Brain imaging studies consistently show an association between altered brain functionality and the interplay between pain and mood in CP suffers. There is a clear correlation between CP and comorbid depression or anxiety, with rates ranging from % to %. It is worth noting that the prevalence of these comorbidities varies based on the specific type of CP, posing challenges in diagnosis and treatment, resulting in elevated annual healthcare costs. Hitherto, pharmacotherapy is the primary approach to managing comorbid CP along with depression or anxiety. Regrettably, the effectiveness of these medications in addressing underlying CP is constrained, and they often come with significant adverse effects. Therefore, innovative therapeutic interventions are needed to address CP while simultaneously alleviating the comorbid symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Introduction:
Chronic pain (CP) is a debilitating condition persisting or recurring for over months, and often co-occurs with mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Brain imaging studies consistently show an association between altered brain functionality and the interplay between pain and mood in CP suffers. There is a clear correlation between CP and comorbid depression or anxiety, with rates ranging from % to %. It is worth noting that the prevalence of these comorbidities varies based on the specific type of CP, posing…
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