Introduction: This study was conducted to determine if limited access to health care during
the COVID-19 pandemic impacted utilization of recommended nonpharmacological …

Context The novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the delivery of
health care services throughout the United States, including those for patients with chronic …

Objective Individuals with chronic pain are uniquely challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic,
as increased stress may exacerbate chronic pain, and there are new barriers to receiving …

BACKGROUND: Multiple publications have shown the significant impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on US healthcare and increasing costs over the recent years in managing low …

Abstract Background and Objectives The novel coronavirus outbreak (SARS-CoV-2) began
in late 2019 and dramatically impacted health care systems. This study aimed to describe …

Objectives Societal and health system pressures associated with the coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exacerbated the burden of chronic pain and limited access to …

Abstract Purpose of Review The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the management of
chronic musculoskeletal pain; however, the extent of its impact has not been established …

Importance During the pandemic, access to medical care unrelated to COVID-19 was limited
because of concerns about viral spread and corresponding policies. It is critical to assess …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) created rapid disruptions throughout health care.
Before the pandemic, chronic pain was the leading cause of disability worldwide30 and one …

Background There is limited knowledge on whether and how health care access restrictions
imposed by the coronavirus disease of 2019 pandemic have affected utilization of both …