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Open Access 01-06-2013 | Research

Chronic pain in survivors of critical illness: a retrospective analysis of incidence and risk factors

Authors: Ceri E Battle, Simon Lovett, Hayley Hutchings

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 3/2013

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Abstract

Introduction

Chronic pain has been reported in survivors of critical illness for many years after discharge from hospital. This study investigates the incidence and site of chronic pain in survivors of critical illness between 6 months and 1 year after hospitalization, including ICU admission. A retrospective analysis of the risk factors for chronic pain in this patient group was also completed.

Methods

A questionnaire method was used to investigate the incidence of chronic pain and the specific body parts affected. A retrospective study and multivariable analysis were used to investigate the risk factors for chronic pain in this patient group. All survivors of a general intensive care unit (ICU) in South Wales in a 6-month period were included in this study.

Results

Chronic pain was reported in 44% of all respondents. The shoulder was the most commonly reported joint affected by pain (22%). Risk factors for chronic pain between 6 months and 1 year after ICU discharge were increasing patient age and severe sepsis.

Conclusions

Chronic pain is a problem in survivors of critical illness, especially in the shoulder joint, and further studies are needed investigating therapeutic interventions that address this long-term problem.
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Metadata
Title
Chronic pain in survivors of critical illness: a retrospective analysis of incidence and risk factors
Authors
Ceri E Battle
Simon Lovett
Hayley Hutchings
Publication date
01-06-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 3/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc12746

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