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Published on: January 5, 2024
COVID-19 and chronic pain: Implications and lessons learned.
Kai Karos1, Claire E Ashton-James2, Joanna McParland3
1Experimental Health Psychology, Department for Clinical Psychological Science, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, the Netherlands.
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened chronic pain prevalence and social threats. Telehealth interventions show promise for improving pain management and outcomes in the post-pandemic era.
Area of Science:
- Pain Medicine
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare access and social structures.
- Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the population, with unique vulnerabilities exacerbated by global crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chronic pain prevalence and management.
- To examine the role of social determinants and telehealth in chronic pain during and after the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing evidence on chronic pain and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Analysis of research trends in telehealth interventions for pain management.
Main Results:
- Increased prevalence and burden of chronic pain globally.
- Heightened social threats including isolation and access disparities linked to worse pain outcomes.
- Significant growth in telehealth research for chronic pain, demonstrating positive initial results.
Conclusions:
- The pandemic exacerbated chronic pain challenges, necessitating adaptive strategies.
- Telehealth offers a viable solution for improving access and outcomes in chronic pain care.
- Future research and clinical practice must integrate lessons learned to support chronic pain patients in a post-COVID world.
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