Pain research & management
Early and Multidisciplinary Management of Chronic Noncancer Pain and Conceptualization of Central Sensitization in Spain: Delphi CADOR Study
By Tornero C, Ibor Vidal PJ, Ibor Miguel C and 4 others.
Abstract
Background
The CADOR study aimed to obtain consensus on the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in Spain, including beliefs about central sensitization (CS), and addressing multidisciplinary care and referral processes.
Methods
A Delphi consensus of two successive rounds (July 2023-November 2023) among 100 panelists working in Primary Care (PC), Traumatology, Rehabilitation, and Pain Units (Anesthesiology) was performed. Consensus was defined as ≥ 70% of panelists agreeing or disagreeing with a statement. The questionnaire included 30 questions with some Likert-type scale items systematized as follows: 1 to 3 (disagreement), 4 to 6 (neutral), and 7 to 9 (agreement). A scientific committee (SC) of five experts in the field validated the questionnaire and its results.