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COVID-19 and chronic pain: Implications and lessons learned.

Karos K, Ashton-James CE, McParland J, Hirsh AT. COVID-19 and chronic pain: Implications and lessons learned. Current opinion in psychology. 2024 Dec 28; 62:101985.

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Abstract:

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted people with chronic pain, affecting their access to pain management services and the social fabric of society. Here we review evidence indicating that during and since the pandemic (1) the overall prevalence and burden of chronic pain has increased, (2) social threats such as social isolation, abuse and neglect, and disparities in access to pain management, have increased, and these changes are associated with worsening pain and pain-related health outcomes, and (3) there has been a surge in research into telehealth interventions for chronic pain, with promising results. We conclude with a discussion of lessons that may guide future research and care for people with chronic pain in a post-COVID world.




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