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How Does Place of Residence Influence the Experience and Management of Chronic Non-Malignant Pain? A Systematic Review.

Key takeaways

This review looked at how living in a rural area affects the treatment of chronic pain. It found that people in rural areas often have a harder time getting care. The review covers many studies, but it does not test a specific treatment. It highlights a gap in healthcare access for pain management.

Who did this work

Stylianou C (School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.) · Adam R (Academic Primary Care, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.) · Kwushue F (Academic Primary Care, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.) · Nicholl BI (School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.)

Source

Paper · Europe PMC, CKD mind-body · 2026-11-01
https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.70443