Benefits and Concerns regarding Use of Cannabis for Therapeutic Purposes Among People Living with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Research Study

被引:5
作者
AminiLari, Mahmood [1 ,2 ]
Kithulegoda, Natasha [3 ]
Strachan, Patricia [4 ]
MacKillop, James [5 ,6 ,7 ]
Wang, Li [2 ]
Pallapothu, Sushmitha [2 ]
Neumark, Samuel [3 ]
Sharma, Sangita [8 ]
Sethi, Jagmeet [9 ]
Zacharias, Ramesh [10 ]
Blain, Allison [10 ]
Patterson, Lisa [10 ]
Busse, Jason W. [1 ,2 ,7 ,11 ,12 ]
机构
[1] McMaster Univ, Dept Hlth Res Methods Evidence & Impact, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[2] McMaster Univ, Michael G DeGroote Inst Pain Res & Care, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[3] McMaster Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[4] McMaster Univ, Sch Nursing, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[5] McMaster Univ, Peter Boris Ctr Addict Res, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[6] St Josephs Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[7] McMaster Univ, Michael G DeGroote Ctr Med Cannabis Res, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[8] McMaster Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Med, Emergency Med, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[9] McMaster Univ, Dept Med, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[10] McMaster Univ, Michael G DeGroote Pain Clin, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[11] McMaster Univ, Dept Anesthesia, Hamilton, ON, Canada
[12] Chron Pain Ctr Excellence Canadian Vet, Hamilton, ON, Canada
关键词
Cannabis; Chronic Pain; Patient Attitudes; Qualitative Research; MEDICAL CANNABIS; SATURATION; INTERVIEWS;
D O I
10.1093/pm/pnac085
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
Objective Although there is growing interest in medically authorized cannabis for chronic pain, little is known about patients' perspectives. We explored perceptions of people living with chronic pain regarding benefits and concerns surrounding their use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Setting A hospital-based clinic in Hamilton and two community-based interdisciplinary pain clinics in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Methods In this qualitative descriptive study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 people living with chronic pain who used cannabis therapeutically, living in Ontario, Canada. We used thematic analysis, with data collection, coding, and analysis occurring concurrently. Results People living with chronic pain reported important benefits associated with use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes, including reduced pain, improved functionality, and less risk of harms compared to prescription opioids. Most patients also acknowledged harms, such as grogginess and coughing, and there was considerable variability in patient experiences. Financial costs and stigma were identified as important barriers to use of cannabis. Conclusion Evidence-based guidance that incorporates patients' values and preferences may be helpful to inform the role of cannabis in the management of chronic pain.
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页码:1828 / 1836
页数:9
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