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It is estimated that around 1.6 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain<\/strong>, and approximately 8 million in Spain<\/strong>, according to the Chronic Pain Barometer.<\/a> Beyond the physical symptom, chronic pain has a profound impact on quality of life, mental health, and functional capacity<\/strong>, limiting daily, social, and work-related activities, and affecting overall well-being.<\/p>\n In addition, the socioeconomic burden associated with this condition is considerable.<\/strong> Chronic pain is linked to productivity loss, work absenteeism, and high healthcare costs. In 2014, the estimated cost of chronic pain in Europe reached \u20ac300 billion,<\/strong> representing between 1.5% and 3% of the Eurozone\u2019s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). That same year, healthcare costs related to chronic pain in Spain were estimated at \u20ac16 billion annually<\/strong>, accounting for nearly 2.5% of the national GDP. Furthermore, considering the progressive ageing of the population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, this economic and healthcare burden is expected to continue growing in the coming years.<\/strong><\/p>\n In this context, any tool that helps reduce the burden associated with chronic pain offers significant benefits for both patients and the healthcare system. Among these tools, Digital Health<\/strong> stands out, playing an increasingly important role thanks to recent technological advances. In particular, mobile applications and digital platforms designed for remote monitoring of pain and health outcomes help optimize patients\u2019 self-management of symptoms and lifestyle habits.<\/strong> This has been shown to improve pain intensity assessment, quality of life, and functional disability<\/a>, as demonstrated by a systematic review analyzing 22 randomized clinical trials.<\/p>\n These digital solutions may include:<\/p>\n\n
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