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Using cannabis for pain management after spinal cord injury: a qualitative study.

John A BourkeVictoria J CatherwoodJoanne L NunnerleyRachelle A MartinWilliam M M LevackBronwyn L ThompsonRichard H Acland
Published in: Spinal cord series and cases (2019)
Findings show that cannabis is used to reduce pain after SCI and enable increased community participation. Findings suggest that future studies examining the efficacy of cannabinoids in managing pain include function and participation outcome measures rather than solely focusing on measuring pain intensity. Focusing on meaningful outcomes may contribute to a greater understanding of the experiences of people with SCI.
Keyphrases
  • pain management
  • chronic pain
  • spinal cord injury
  • neuropathic pain
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • skeletal muscle
  • insulin resistance