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Hurwitz, Naomi, Radakovic, Ratko, Boyce, Eleanor and Peryer, Guy 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0425-6911
(2021)
Prevalence of pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 22 (7-8).
pp. 449-458.
ISSN 2167-8421
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Abstract
Objectives: Physical pain is a known symptom in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but no systematically derived prevalence estimate is available. The aim of this study was to determine the pooled prevalence of pain in ALS, relative to its method of measurement and pain characteristics. Methods: A systematic search across multiple databases was conducted on January 16, 2020. Random-effects meta-analyses of single proportions were performed on prevalence data. Heterogeneity was determined using the I2 statistic. Where available, pain location, intensity, and type or source were compared. Results: 2552 articles were identified. Twenty-one eligible studies were included. All studies used observational designs (14 cross-sectional, 6 cohort, 1 case-control). Pooled prevalence of pain in ALS across all studies was 60% (95% CI = 50–69%), with a high degree of heterogeneity (I2 = 94%, p < .001). Studies that used only validated measures had lower heterogeneity (I2 = 82%, p = 0.002), compared to those that used tailored measures, or tailored supplemented with validated measures (I2 = 90%, p < 0.001 and I2 = 83%, p < 0.001, respectively). In a subset of studies (N = 9), the most commonly reported pain location was the upper limbs including shoulders/extremities (41.5%). A further study subset (N = 7) showed moderate-severe intensity pain was most frequently reported. Type of pain was commonly related to cramp or spasm. Conclusions: Experiencing physical pain in ALS occurs with high prevalence. Deriving consensus on which specific tools should be used to assess, monitor and compare symptoms of pain in this population will reduce current heterogeneity in approaches and increase the likelihood of ameliorating distressing experiences more effectively.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | pain,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,meta-analysis,motor neurone disease,neurology,clinical neurology ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2800/2808 |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Dementia & Complexity in Later Life Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Rehabilitation Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health |
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| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Feb 2021 00:59 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Jan 2024 02:35 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/79312 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/21678421.2021.1892765 |
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