Prevalence of depression and anxiety among adults with chronic pain-A systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of depression and anxiety among adults with chronic pain-A systematic review and meta-analysis
JAMA Network Open; by Rachel V. Aaron, Scott G. Ravyts, Nicolette D. Carnahan, Kavya Bhattiprolu, Nicole Harte, Claire C. McCaulley, Lauren Vitalicia; Alexandria B. Rogers, Stephen T. Wegener, Joanne Dudeney; 3/25
Chronic pain, defined as pain that persists for more than 3 months, is a prevalent and disabling condition affecting 21% of adults. In this systematic review and meta-analysis of depression and anxiety among individuals with chronic pain, approximately 40% of adults had clinically significant depression and anxiety. Women, younger people, and people with nociplastic pain were most likely to have depression and anxiety. The co-occurrence of chronic pain with depression and anxiety is a significant public health concern necessitating routine screening in clinical settings, equitable access to specialty care, and innovative treatment development.