Una revisión bibliográfica del cannabis medicinal y su potencial uso para el manejo del dolor

Abstract

This literature review was conducted under the guidance of the PICO methodology and the PRISMA method, which were used to organize the exploration, classification, and analysis of the evidence. Searches were conducted in different databases Scopus, Lens, PubMed, and Web of Science. An evaluation of the review findings provides insight that, although in a small number of citations, the results showed a benefit in reducing pain, the approach to analysis and reporting in other reviews was not optimal, making it difficult to know how consistent the findings are when considering pain in general. Adverse effects are reported in most articles comparing cannabis with placebo and in almost all reviews. Minor adverse effects (drowsiness, dizziness) were common and reported in all reviews, while serious harms were not as common, not found to be related to pain management. the results of the included reviews were very varied, and most reported an inability to generate conclusions due to the variety and inconsistency and lack of rigorous evidence. Not very positive effects are often reported, and it is possible that the cannabis-based medication as such outweighs the benefits.