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Effects of COVID-19 social distancing measures in individuals with chronic pain living in Spain in the late stages of the lockdown
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Social distancing measures during the lockdown have had a negative impact on chronic
pain patients’ function. Research, however, has only focused on the early stages of the first lockdowns.
The aim of this study was to improve the understanding of the effects of COVID-19 social distancing
measures on individuals with chronic pain living in Spain during the late stages of the lockdown. A
group of 361 adults with pain participated in this study. They responded to an online survey and
provided information on sociodemographic issues, pain, fatigue, perceived health, and quality of life.
The data showed that most participants suffered moderate to severe pain and interferences with pain
treatment and an increase in pain intensity during the lockdown. Most participants also informed us
that fatigue had worsened during the lockdown (62%). Importantly, females with lower monthly
family income and lower education have been found to be associated with greater levels of pain
and fatigue. Despite this, participants perceived themselves as having good health and good quality
of life. The findings from this study can be used to inform policy and specific responses for future
COVID-19 waves and future pandemics where social distancing measures must be implemented.
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COVID-19 Social distancing measures Pain Fatigue
Citation
Miró, J.; Sánchez-Rodríguez, E.; Ferreira-Valente, A.; Pais-Ribeiro, J.; Ciaramella, A. Effects of COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures in Individuals with Chronic Pain Living in Spain in the Late Stages of the Lockdown. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 11732. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182211732
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MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute