Social Influences on Peer Judgements about Chronic Pain and Disability

Chronic pain is a leading cause of decreased work productivity and absenteeism.37,40 This lost productivity is estimated to cost the US upwards of $355 billion annually.21 Nearly 40% of individuals with chronic pain report that pain negatively impacts their job, such that they take more sick days, arrive late or leave early, and distribute work to colleagues.33 Furthermore, patients with chronic pain receive $18.9 billion annually in disability compensation.21

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