Research Article: Polypharmacy and Excessive Polypharmacy Among Persons Living with Chronic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence and Associated Factors
Introduction:
Defined as pain that persists or recurs for more than three months, chronic pain affects approximately % of the general population. This condition has significant impacts on the physical functioning, emotional well-being, and quality of life of those who live with it. In addition, chronic pain represents a significant economic burden on the people living with the condition, the healthcare system and the society, with an estimated cost in Canada of $. billion per year. ,
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