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Newest firstABSTRACTBackgroundThe objective of our study was to describe the clinical characteristics and care-seeking of Canadian adults living with chronic pain.MethodsWe disseminated a 41-item online survey, in French and English, through social media and pain organizations from February to May 2023, to characterize respondents’ demographics, their chronic pain, and utilization of health services. Eligible individuals were…
Open article record in new tab ↗ABSTRACTBackgroundPharmacological management of fibromyalgia is complex. Chronic pain management is characterized by off-label prescribing and use, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy.AimsThis study aimed to describe pain medications use and perceived risk among people living with fibromyalgia and compare this use to evidence-based recommendations.MethodsDirective telephone interviews were conducted with 63 individua…
Background In Canada, a state of health emergency was declared in May 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to assess trends in the use of prescription medication for pain management by people living with chronic pain before and during the first wave of the pandemic. Methods Participants (n = 177) were adults reporting chronic pain who had completed a web-based questionnaire in 2019 and for w…