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Chronic pain epidemiology and its clinical relevance by van Hecke, O, Torrance, N, Smith, B.H.

“…Chronic pain affects ∼20% of the European population and is commoner in women, older people, and with relative deprivation. Its management in the community…”
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Neuropathic pain in the general population: A systematic review of epidemiological studies by van Hecke, O., Austin, Sophie K., Khan, Rafi A., Smith, B.H., Torrance, N.

“…This systematic review includes epidemiological studies of neuropathic pain within the general population. There is a wide range of incidence and prevalence…”
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Association of opioid prescribing practices with chronic pain and benzodiazepine co-prescription: a primary care data linkage study by Torrance, N, Mansoor, R, Wang, H, Gilbert, S, Macfarlane, G J, Serpell, M, Baldacchino, A, Hales, T G, Donnan, P, Wyper, G, Smith, B H, Colvin, L

“…Opioid prescribing is increasing worldwide with associated increases in misuse and other harms. We studied variations in national opioid prescription rates,…”
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The epidemiology of chronic pain of predominantly neuropathic origin. Results from a general population survey by Torrance, Nicola, Smith, Blair H, Bennett, Michael I, Lee, Amanda J

“…Progress in the understanding of chronic pain with neuropathic features has been hindered by a lack of epidemiologic research in the general population. The…”
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The S-LANSS score for identifying pain of predominantly neuropathic origin: validation for use in clinical and postal research by Bennett, Michael I, Smith, Blair H, Torrance, Nicola, Potter, Jean

“…This article describes the development and validation of the S-LANSS score, a self-report version of the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs…”
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Lived experience of work and long COVID in healthcare staff by Torrance, N, MacIver, E, Adams, N N, Skåtun, D, Scott, N, Kennedy, C, Douglas, F, Hernandez-Santiago, V, Grant, A

“…Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) had a greater occupational risk of exposure to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and reported higher rates of…”
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Does a history of depression actually mediate smoking-related pain? Findings from a cross-sectional general population-based study by van Hecke, O., Torrance, N., Cochrane, L., Cavanagh, J., Donnan, P.T., Padmanabhan, S., Porteous, D.J., Hocking, L., Smith, B.H.

“…Background Smokers report more pain and worse functioning. The evidence from pain clinics suggests that depression affects this relationship: The association…”
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Medication and treatment use in primary care patients with chronic pain of predominantly neuropathic origin by Torrance, Nicola, Smith, Blair H, Watson, Margaret C, Bennett, Michael I

“…Background. Neuropathic pain is widely recognized as one of the most difficult pain syndromes to treat and presents a significant challenge for pain clinicians…”
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Genetic nurse counsellors can be an acceptable and cost-effective alternative to clinical geneticists for breast cancer risk genetic counselling. Evidence from two parallel randomised controlled equivalence trials by TORRANCE, N, MOLLISON, J, WILSON, B, WORDSWORTH, S, GRAY, J, MIEDZYBRODZKA, Z, HAITES, N, GRANT, A, CAMPBELL, M, WATSON, M. S, CLARKE, A

“…This study compared genetic nurse counsellors with standard services for breast cancer genetic risk counselling services in two regional genetics centres, in…”
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Amniocentesis in the second trimester and congenital talipes equinovarus in the offspring: a population-based record linkage study in Scotland by Cardy, A. H., Torrance, N., Clark, D., Miedzybrodzka, Z., Sharp, L.

“…Background To investigate whether amnniocentesis in the second trimester is associated with congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) in the offspring. Methods…”
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Improving the referral process for familial breast cancer genetic counselling: findings of three randomised controlled trials of two interventions by Wilson, B J, Torrance, N, Mollison, J, Wordsworth, S, Gray, J R, Haites, N E, Grant, A, Campbell, M K, Miedyzbrodzka, Z, Clarke, A, Watson, M S, Douglas, A

“…To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of two complementary interventions, using familial breast cancer as a model condition. The primary care…”
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Epidemiology of Neuropathic Pain and Its Impact on Quality of Life by Smith, Blair H., Torrance, Nicola

“…Epidemiology is an important clinical tool in designing and evaluating management and prevention strategies, and is particularly relevant to neuropathic pain…”
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Severe chronic pain is associated with increased 10 year mortality. A cohort record linkage study by Torrance, Nicola, Elliott, Alison M, Lee, Amanda J, Smith, Blair H

“…Abstract Previous research has clearly demonstrated a link between chronic pain and poor health, and has suggested a link with increased mortality, though the…”
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Neuropathic pain in the community: More under-treated than refractory? by Torrance, Nicola, Ferguson, Janice A., Afolabi, Ebenezer, Bennett, Michael I., Serpell, Michael G., Dunn, Kate M., Smith, Blair H.

“…There is a significant proportion of chronic pain that is persistent and neuropathic, appears undertreated or untreated, and is associated with poor health and…”
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Estimating the burden of disease in chronic pain with and without neuropathic characteristics: Does the choice between the EQ-5D and SF-6D matter? by Torrance, Nicola, Lawson, Kenny D., Afolabi, Ebenezer, Bennett, Michael I., Serpell, Michael G., Dunn, Kate M., Smith, Blair H.

“…Chronic pain with neuropathic characteristics is associated with significantly lower EQ-5D and Short Form 6D health utilities scores, with 17% reporting health…”
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Health and Quality of Life Associated With Chronic Pain of Predominantly Neuropathic Origin in the Community by Smith, Blair H, Torrance, Nicola, Bennett, Michael I, Lee, Amanda J

“…OBJECTIVESTo assess the health and quality of life associated with chronic pain of predominantly neuropathic origin (POPNO) on health and daily activity in the…”
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Corrigendum to “Neuropathic pain in the general population: A systematic review of epidemiological studies” [PAIN® 155(4) pp. 654–662 (2014)] by van Hecke, O., Austin, Sophie K., Khan, Rafi A., Smith, B.H., Torrance, N.

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Can pain can be more or less neuropathic? Comparison of symptom assessment tools with ratings of certainty by clinicians by Bennett, Michael I., Smith, Blair H., Torrance, Nicola, Lee, Amanda J.

“…Chronic pain is generally regarded as being divided into two mutually exclusive pain mechanisms: nociceptive and neuropathic. Recently, this dichotomous…”
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Management of chronic pain in primary care by Smith, Blair H, Torrance, Nicola

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWTo examine recent and current evidence available to guide the management of chronic pain in primary care. RECENT FINDINGSThe growing profile…”
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Developing an interdisciplinary framework for the education and training of those working with children and young people by Tucker, Stanley, Strange, Caroline, Cordeaux, Claire, Moules, Tina, Torrance, Nicola

“…The need for the development of a core interdisciplinary framework that will influence the education and training of those involved in work with children and…”
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