A biopsychosocial model of chronic pain for older adults
Abstract
Population: Comprehensive evaluation of chronic pain in older adults is multifaceted. Objective and Methods: Research on chronic pain in older adults needs to be guided by sound conceptual models. The purpose of this paper is to describe an adaptation of the Biopsychosocial Model (BPS) of Chronic Pain for older adults. The extant literature was reviewed, and selected research findings that provide the empiric foundation for this adaptation of the BPS model of chronic pain are summarized. The paper concludes with a discussion of specific recommendations for how this adapted model can be used to guide future research. Conclusions: This adaptation of the BPS model of chronic pain for older adults provides a comprehensive framework to guide future research in this vulnerable population.
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A consensus exists regarding the importance of a holistic perspective integrating social, psychological and biological factors of chronic pain to accommodate the condition and guide interventions.
“A consensus exists regarding the importance of a holistic perspective integrating social, psychological and biological factors of CP to accommodate this condition and its implications, and to guide interventions aimed at providing support.6”
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- Authors
- Miaskowski, C., Blyth, F., Nicosia, F., Haan, M., Keefe, F., Smith, A., & Ritchie, C.
- Affiliations
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Duke University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Miaskowski, Christine
- Venue
- Pain Medicine
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 2019-12-17
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 1793-1805
- ISSN
- 1526-2375 (ISSN-L)
- 1526-4637
- OpenAlex
- W2996691299
- Cited by
- 159
- References
- 210
- Citations by year
- 2026: 18 · 2025: 38 · 2024: 32 · 2023: 25 · 2022: 29 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 6
- FWCI
- 7.13
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- academic.oup.com/journals/pages/open_access/funder_policies/chorus/standard_publication_model (vor)
- Locations
- Pain Medicine (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Medicine, History, and Philosophy
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Keywords
- chronic pain, older adults, biopsychosocial model, pain assessment
- MeSH terms
- Models, Biopsychosocial, Aged, Humans, Chronic Pain
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