Epidemiology and the Burden of Pain course

This session explains how the prevalence and consequences of acute and chronic pain affect both individuals and society as a whole.
 

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Identify the prevalence of acute and chronic pain in the general population
• Describe the impact of chronic pain on quality of life and socio-economic status
• Explain how the burden of pain affects society as a whole
• Identify risk factors for the development of chronic pain

The impact of pain on the individual, the healthcare system, the economy and society means that pain is a huge burden and the importance of managing this condition successfully cannot be underestimated.