Med Clin Barcelona
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There are few studies evaluating the presence of pain in hospitalized patients. Different authors have suggested interest in epidemiological studies to establish the characteristics of pain at a hospitalary level. The present study was initiated to determine the prevalence of pain in acute and chronic patients admitted to hospital and to establish the relation of the pain with the prescription of analgesics. ⋯ The prevalence of pain in the hospital environment is high, not only in pediatric but also in adult and geriatric patients. The high number of patients who do not receive analgesics despite pain and those in whom the treatment does not totally eradicate the symptoms is of note. Analgesic therapy must acquire greater revelance in hospitalary assistance.