Publications by authors named "Conner Bullen"
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- The study aimed to assess patient expectations and attitudes towards cannabis for managing pain in individuals who experienced musculoskeletal injuries.
- It was conducted as a survey among adult patients at three orthopaedic clinics in Ontario, focusing on their perceptions of cannabis's effectiveness and their usage preferences.
- Results showed that patients believed cannabis could significantly alleviate pain and replace traditional analgesics, with many expressing a positive view toward its use for pain management while citing various reasons for not discussing it with their healthcare providers.
Background: Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite guidelines discouraging opioids as first-line treatment, opioids remain the most prescribed drugs for back pain. There is renewed interest in exploring the potential medical applications of cannabis, and with the recent changes in national legislation there is a unique opportunity to investigate the analgesic properties of cannabis.
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