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Pain management and prevalence in Spain

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2026-10-16 14:23 UTC → 2026-10-18 23:23 UTC · added removed

In late September 2026, the Spanish Congress of Deputies hosted the presentation of the ‘White Paper on Acute Pain in Spain’. This multidisciplinary document, developed with scientific societies and patient organizations, document aims to improve the national healthcare model by establishing standardized protocols, enhancing early attention, protocols and preventing acute pain from progressing into chronic conditions. By mid-October, medical organizations highlighted the scale of the issue on World Pain Day. Data from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) indicates that over 30% of people in Spain suffer from some form of pain, with approximately 26% of adults in Spain live living with chronic pain, while over pain. Notably, 27% of these individuals are unaware of the underlying cause of their pain. Neuropathic pain remains a critical concern, affecting more than 3 million people suffer from neuropathic pain. in Spain, with roughly 400,000 new cases occurring annually. Experts noted warn that up to 60% of chronic pain patients experience a neuropathic component and that diagnosis delays are common for common, with up to 60% of cases not being identified for two years or longer. Contributing factors to the rise in these individuals. syndromes include demographic aging, sedentary lifestyles, obesity, and psychosocial stress. In response, the Spanish Multidisciplinary Society of Pain (SEMDOR) is advocating for a coordinated healthcare approach that integrates various medical professionals approach. This model emphasizes integration between doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, dentists, and pharmacists to address the physical physical, functional, and psychological aspects of pain. pain management.

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