Papers of the Week

Chronic pain represents a global health challenge demanding a transition from traditional biomedical to patient-centered biopsychosocial models. This masterclass explores active coping strategies for effective chronic pain management within healthcare systems. It describes the Unit of Active Coping Strategies for Chronic Pain (UAAD – Unidad de Afrontamiento Activo para el Dolor) in Primary Care in Valladolid, Spain, as a successful example of implementing a biopsychosocial care model for treating chronic pain.