ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2024
Retrospective cohort study of fluctuations in emergency department visits for nonspecific back and neck pain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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objectiveWe examined fluctuations in emergency department (ED) visits for nonspecific back and neck pain during the COVID-19 pandemic and explored potential contributing factors.
methodsThis retrospective cohort study included patients who presented to the ED with nonspecific back and neck pain between January 2019 and December 2021. Demographic data, visit frequencies, and clinical outcomes were analyzed to assess the impact of the pandemic on visit patterns.
resultsA total of 1245 ED visits were recorded. Visits decreased by 30% during the peak of the pandemic, with a gradual return to baseline by mid-2021. No significant changes in patient demographics or clinical outcomes were noted during the pandemic. However, a proportional increase in neck pain visits was observed.
conclusionsThe observed decline in visits may be linked to pandemic-related concerns, such as fear of exposure in the hospital and reduced activities. The increased neck pain visits highlights the potential influence of pandemic-related stress and lifestyle changes. Visit patterns rebounded as the pandemic eased, indicating a temporary decrease unrelated to condition severity. The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily affected ED visits for nonspecific back and neck pain. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of the pandemic on health care utilization.
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