Understanding the epidemiology and perceived efficacy of cannabis use in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The belief that cannabis has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties continues to attract patients with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain towards its use. However, the role that cannabis will play in the management of chronic MSK pain remains to be determined. This study examined 1) the rate, patterns of use, and self-reported efficacy of cannabis use among patients with chronic MSK pain and 2) the interest and potential barriers to cannabis use among patients with chronic MSK pain not currently using cannabis.

Methods

Self-reported cannabis use and perceived efficacy were prospectively collected from chronic MSK pain patients presenting to the Orthopaedic Clinic at the University Health Network, Toronto, Canada. The primary dependent variable was current or p

SUBMITTER: Leroux T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11220958 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature