The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orofacial pain practice: Perceptions from a convenience sample of orofacial pain practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 has had a substantial impact on people's lives. Increasing evidence indicates that patients with chronic pain particularly are being affected; however, few articles have examined how the pandemic has affected the care or clinical presentation of patients with orofacial pain. The aim of this study was to describe COVID-19-related changes in referral patterns and numbers, in patient demographics, in patients' seeking treatment for problems, and in administrative procedures in 3 orofacial pain clinical settings.

Methods

Practitioners participating in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain webinar titled "Practicing Orofacial Pain, Headache, and Sleep Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic" completed a voluntary anonymous online survey. Survey respondents complete

SUBMITTER: Yanez Regonesi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9035375 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature