Lived experiences of chronic pain patients in Singapore: A qualitative perspective
Abstract
Chronic pain, defined as persistent or recurrent pain lasting more than 3 months,1 is a global public health concern with significant physical, psychological and social implications. In Singapore, it affects at least 8.7% of the population—a number expected to rise due to the country’s rapidly ageing demographic.2 Despite this, most existing qualitative studies that examine the lived experience of chronic pain are conducted in Western settings.3 Cultural and contextual factors, however, strongly shape how individuals perceive, cope with and seek care for chronic pain. Our study aims to fill this gap by exploring the experiences of chronic pain patients in Singapore and uncovering the unique challenges they face within this setting.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Pain Management and Opioid Use
Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore
- Volume
- 55
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 173–173
- Publication date
- 23 January 2026
- Language
- EN