Why carry out this study?

In light of the limited data available for COVID-19-related impact on chronic pain patients, the main objectives of this review are:

To understand the changes in healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To advise healthcare providers on providing the appropriate management of chronic pain patients.

To concentrate available resources to help patients with the most severe conditions as well as the most vulnerable group.

What was learned from the study?

Protecting oneself means protecting others, because one’s own safety depends on the safety of the whole community.

COVID-19 is having a profound effect on patients with pain. Delaying, or stopping, treatment for chronic pain patients will have negative consequences including increases in pain, disability, and depression

Evidence is promising that telemedicine can help to provide ongoing services to chronic pain patients.