Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on chronic pain and opioid use in marginalized populations: A scoping review

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on chronic pain and opioid use in marginalized populations: A scoping review

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a variable effect on vulnerable populations, including patients with chronic pain who rely on opioid treatment or have comorbid opioid use disorder. Limited access to care due to isolation measures may lead to increased pain severity, worse mental health sym...

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Main Authors: Karen Choe, Eleanor Zinn, Kevin Lu, Dung Hoang, Lawrence H. Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
chronic nonmalignant pain
COVID-19
opioid use
addiction
pain management
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1046683/full

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