Abbreviations

EFexecutive functions
MCPmusculoskeletal chronic pain
MSKmusculoskeletal
SESsocio-economic status

Definitions

Chronic painPain lasting longer than three months
Musculoskeletal painPain affecting bones, muscles, joints, ligaments or tendons
Self-managementA person’s ability to take care of the symptoms, treatment, physical and psychological consequences, and lifestyle changes that go along with living with a chronic illness e.g. taking medication, exercising, resting, eating well etc.
Executive functionsThe brain’s management system for planning, focusing and getting things done
Socioeconomic statusHow much access a person and their family has to things like money, housing, employment, education, and services.

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