Evaluación del dolor musculoesquelético crónico en la población adulta española y su manejo en Atención Primaria: actitudes, percepción del estado de salud y uso de recursos sanitarios

Although the present study had a high prevalence of CMP in the Spanish population, 25% of the subjects never consulted a physician. Certain attitudes and beliefs of the subjects suffering it and lack of information and communication between physician and patient may not only be a barrier to diagnosis but also to the active participation of the patient in the management of their disease.