COVID-19 Pandemic and Management of Chronic Pain in Nursing Homes

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionally affected frail, older adults residing in nursing homes (NHs). The pandemic triggered many negative consequences beyond physical health, including social isolation, loneliness, and depression.1 In the NH setting, many residents suffered physical, emotional, and psychological trauma due to active COVID-19 infection, repeated testing for the virus, and/or lack of visitation by family members and loved ones. This has further complicated chronic pain management in the NH setting.