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2020 Jun 16


Qual Life Res

Differences in physical and psychological health in patients with chronic low back pain: a national survey in general Spanish population.

Authors

Dueñas M, Moral-Munoz JA, Palomo-Osuna J, Salazar A, de Sola H, Failde I
Qual Life Res. 2020 Jun 16.
PMID: 32556823.

Abstract

To estimate the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed chronic low back pain (CLBP-D and CLBP-UD, respectively) in the general adult population in Spain and to compare the characteristics of these two groups with subjects without CLBP symptoms (No-CLBP). To establish CLBP-D patient sub-groups according to their self-perceived health status, mental health, level of pain and the impact of their pain on daily activities.