Effects of lockdown restrictions and impact of anxiety and depression symptoms in people with chronic pain during the Covid-19 pandemic: A 13-wave longitudinal study

In early 2020, countries across the world imposed lockdown restrictions to curb the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Lockdown conditions, including social and physical distancing measures and recommended self-isolation for clinically vulnerable groups, were proposed to disproportionately affect those living with chronic pain, who already report reduced access to social support and increased isolation. Yet, empirical evidence from longitudinal studies tracking effects of prolonged and fluctuating lockdown conditions, and potential psychological factors mediating effects of such restrictions on outcomes in chronic pain populations is lacking.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research