Use of self-management interventions for chronic pain management: A comparison between rural and non-rural residents

摘要

BackgroundIndividuals with chronic pain who live in rural communities often lack access to pain specialists and rely on primary care providers who may be less prepared. Research has shown that rural residents with chronic pain are more likely to receive an opioid prescription than non-rural residents. Although self-management approaches are available for chronic pain management, it is unclear to what extent rural residents use these interventions.