Medtronic survey finds pandemic creating far-reaching and negative impacts on those with chronic back or leg pain

Medtronic and harris poll survey finds 4 in 5 report chronic back or leg pain is worse or unimproved since the covid-19 pandemic began dublin , march 23, 2022 /prnewswire/ -- a new survey commissioned by medtronic plc (nyse:mdt), a global leader in healthcare technology, and conducted by public opinion research firm the harris poll, finds nearly half (44%) of current chronic back and leg pain sufferers have experienced care delays during the covid-19 pandemic, despite 87% reporting that their pain has not improved or even worsened since the pandemic began in march 2020. the national survey, "painful pandemic: how a healthcare system under strain impacts chronic pain patients," of 810 u.s. adults who currently experience chronic back or leg pain finds far-reaching impacts of this debilitating condition on patient lifestyle, everyday activities, and mental state, further exacerbated by the pandemic's impact on stressed health systems and the ability of patients to seek timely care.
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