Improving Pain Research for Minorities
Author Information
Author(s): Shah Avani, Brown McKenzie
Primary Institution: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Hypothesis
Are psychological treatments for pain evaluated and sufficiently inclusive of minority populations?
Conclusion
There is a significant lack of psychological treatment studies for pain that include minority populations.
Supporting Evidence
- The review identified 129 studies that met the inclusion criteria.
- 72 studies did not provide enough information about ethnicity or race.
- The lack of reporting on race and ethnicity was noted across many disciplines.
Takeaway
The study looked at how well pain treatments work for older people from different backgrounds and found that many studies don't include enough information about these groups.
Methodology
A scoping review of psychological interventions for pain in older adults was conducted using databases like PsycINFO, MEDLINE, and CINAHL.
Potential Biases
The lack of reporting on race and ethnicity may lead to biased conclusions about treatment effectiveness.
Limitations
Many studies did not report sufficient information about the ethnicity or race of participants.
Participant Demographics
Included 6 African-American, 7 Asian, 1 Turkish, and 2 Iranian samples, with studies from 24 countries.
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