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Self-Isolation and Its Impact on Chronic Pain (preprint)
researchsquare; 2024.
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| PREPRINT-RESEARCHSQUARE | ID: ppzbmed-10.21203.rs.3.rs-3835267.v1
ABSTRACT
In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, New York City enforced a "shelter-in-place" order from March 20 to June 13, 2020. This study aims to explore the impact of self-isolation resulting from this order on individuals with chronic pain. The primary outcomes, assessed through the Brief Pain Inventory questionnaire, included self-rated pain scores and functional scores. A total of 65 participants completed the questionnaire during the quarantine period and again during the reopening phase from July 1 to August 31, 2020. While most self-rated pain scores showed no significant difference between the two periods, 24-Hour Worst Pain demonstrated improvement in the post-quarantine period (median 0; IQR [-1, 0]; p = 0.034). Notably, various functional scores, such as General Activity, Mood, Normal Work, Relations, Sleep, and Enjoyment of Life, exhibited substantial improvement post-quarantine, resulting in an overall functional score difference of -1.30 on average (p < 0.001). Despite stable self-rated pain scores, the study reveals a significant increase in disability during quarantine, possibly attributed to factors like fear, social isolation, and resource scarcity. The findings underscore the importance of holistic pain management considering psychosocial factors.
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Main subject:
Pain
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Chronic Pain
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COVID-19
Language:
English
Year:
2024
Document Type:
Preprint
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