Experiences of adults with opioid-treated chronic low back pain during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults with opioid-treated chronic low back pain (CLBP), an understudied area. Participants in a "parent" clinical trial of non-pharmacologic treatments for CLBP were invited to complete a one-time survey on the perceived pandemic impact across several CLBP- and opioid therapy-related domains. Participant clinical and other characteristics were derived from the parent study's data. Descriptive statistics and latent class analysis analyzed quantitative data; qualitative thematic analysis was applied to qualitative data. The survey was completed by 480 respondents from June 2020 to August 2021. The majority reported a negative pandemic impact on their life (84.8%), with worsened enjoyment of life (74.6%), mental health (74.4

SUBMITTER: Zgierska AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10578753 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature