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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on chronic pain and opioid use in marginalized populations: A scoping review.
Authors
Choe K, Zinn E, Lu K, Hoang D, Yang LHAbstract
The 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 symptoms, and adverse opioid-related outcomes. This scoping review aimed to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the dual epidemics of chronic pain and opioids in marginalized communities worldwide.