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Christopher M Lam1, Miles Sanderson1, Dan T Vu1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 10, 2024
Summary
Chronic pain significantly impacts global health and healthcare costs. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened this burden, necessitating a review of pain management strategies for affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Pain Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Chronic pain represents a major global health issue with substantial economic implications.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing chronic pain conditions and introduced new pain syndromes.
- Understanding the interplay between viral infection and pain mechanisms is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiology of pain prior to the pandemic.
- To analyze the economic impact of COVID-19 on healthcare.
- To explore pain mechanisms, management, and treatment options for COVID-19-related pain.
Main Methods:
- Extensive literature review.
- Analysis of epidemiological data on pain.
- Synthesis of research on COVID-19's impact on pain.
Main Results:
- The pandemic increased the burden of chronic pain globally.
- COVID-19 affects the body in ways that can lead to or worsen pain.
- Current management strategies require adaptation for post-pandemic chronic pain.
Conclusions:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly amplified the challenge of chronic pain management.
- Further research into novel treatment modalities for virus-associated pain is warranted.
- Integrated care approaches are essential for individuals experiencing chronic pain post-COVID-19.
Keywords:
COVID-19diagnostic challengesdisabilityepidemiologymultidisciplinary pain managementmusculoskeletal painneuropathic painnew techniquespain mechanismspandemic and impact on painMore Related Videos
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