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Using cannabis for pain management after spinal cord injury: a qualitative study.
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- The Therapeutic Potential and Usage Patterns of Cannabinoids in People with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Systematic Review.Current neuropharmacology · 2021Pooled it
- Looking beyond traditional pain outcomes to better evaluate cannabis's true potential and limitations in chronic pain management.Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology · 2025Review
- The effects of nabiximols (Sativex®) on spasticity and non-motor symptoms in chronic spinal cord injury (SCI): a longitudinal prospective study.Spinal cord series and cases · 2025Observational
- Medicinal Cannabis and Consumer Vulnerability in Australia: A Nexus of Policy and Market Factors.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
- The meaning of manageable neuropathic pain after SCI.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- "It frees your body from that pain thought": A mixed-methods exploration of patterns, contexts, and experiences of cannabis use for pain in rural communities.The journal of pain · 2024Article
- Perceptions and engagement of patients with chronic conditions on the use of medical cannabis: a scoping review.European journal of medical research · 2024Article
- Development of a pain self-management intervention framework for people with spinal cord injury.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2023Article
- A preliminary study evaluating self-reported effects of cannabis and cannabinoids on neuropathic pain and pain medication use in people with spinal cord injury.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Hand Surgery Patient Perspectives on Medical Cannabis: A Survey of Over 600 Patients.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2023Article
- Revealing the Meaning of Cannabis Use as an Occupation: A Scoping Review.Substance abuse : research and treatment · 2023Article
- A scoping review on the effect of cannabis on pain intensity in people with spinal cord injury.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2022Article
- Analyzing the Impact of Cannabinoids on the Treatment of Spinal Disorders.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2022Review
- Prevalence, severity, and self-management of depressive mood among community-dwelling people with spinal cord injury in Nepal.Belitung nursing journal · 2022Article
- Chronic marijuana usage by human pancreas donors is associated with impaired islet function.PloS one · 2021Article
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Study design: A descriptive qualitative study. Objectives: To explore why individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) choose to use cannabis to manage their pain and their experiences in doing so. Setting: Community-dwelling adults with SCI in New Zealand. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals who had a SCI, experienced pain, and self-reported use of cannabis to manage their pain. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and subject to thematic analysis. Results: Eight individuals participated in this study. We interpreted six themes that captured the participants' perspectives regarding their choice to, and perceptions of, using cannabis to manage SCI pain. Participants were motivated to use cannabis when other pain management strategies had been ineffective and were well-informed, knowledgeable cannabis consumers. Participants reported cannabis reduced their pain quickly and enabled them to engage in activities of daily living and participate in life roles without the drowsiness of traditional prescribed pain medication. Despite the positive aspects, participants were concerned about the irregularity of supply and inconsistent dosage. Conclusions: 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.
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