September 5, 2025

Understanding Healthcare Networks in Chronic Pain: Insights from a Longitudinal Social Network Study

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MAMaité Van Alboom TETimon Elmer SSSam SchelfoutGhent University Hospital

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Longitudinal social network study reveals links between healthcare networks and treatment satisfaction in chronic pain patients, indicating communication is key.

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Greater network density is linked to improved treatment satisfaction among individuals with chronic pain.
Communication between general practitioners and other healthcare providers correlates with higher treatment satisfaction.
Diverse healthcare disciplines did not relate to depression or pain interference but were associated with increased anxiety.
Exploring healthcare networks from a structural perspective may enhance chronic pain management strategies.

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Alboom et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a2cb210217d6477edd8 https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/kaqxh_v1

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Longitudinal social network study reveals links between healthcare networks and treatment satisfaction in chronic pain patients, indicating communication is key.

Understanding Healthcare Networks in Chronic Pain: Insights from a Longitudinal Social Network Study

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Understanding Healthcare Networks in Chronic Pain: Insights from a Longitudinal Social Network Study

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