Rural Americans are likelier to develop chronic pain than their urban counterparts, a grim trend exacerbated by limited access to healthcare, age and economic status. A study conducted by the University of Texas at Arlington, released last week, found that more than a third of people in rural areas experience increased pain or are nearing a chronic pain diagnosis. Residents in urban areas, meanwhile, aren't as vulnerable to persistent, years-long pain and are likelier to experience no pain at all.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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