Effects of Virtual Reality Interventions on the Parameters of Normal Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. A Meta-Analysis of Virtual Reality Interventions on the Parameters of Normal Labor
Clinical and experimental studies on virtual reality have shown that this easy-to-use  and non-invasive method is a safe and effective strategy during normal labor. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Esra Özer, Yeşim Çetinkya Şen, Serap Canlı, Gülten Güvenç Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

“Adjacent Bed Effect” of Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients During the Perioperative Period
Knee osteoarthropathy is one of the most common degenerative joint diseases in the elderly, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the most commonly used treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthropathy. Negative emotions such as anxiety have been extensively documented in knee osteoarthropathy patients. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jia-jing Xu, Xiao-ting Tang, Wei-cong Fu, Jia-xing Zheng, Lian-ping Jiang, Yong-wei Zhou, Qi-ning Yang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Attitudes and Beliefs of Nurses and Nurse Assistants toward Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: A Mixed Methods Study
Pain experienced among individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) is the primary requirement for hospitalization. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jessie Reich, Mary Ann Cantrell, Suzanne C. Smeltzer Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

The Use and Perceptions of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale by Nursing Personnel
In 2010, the Office of the US Army Surgeon General recommended the Veterans Administration (VA) assess pain using the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS). One item in the DVPRS is for measuring pain intensity. This item contains a combination of five response metrics: categories, faces, colors, numbers, and functional descriptors. A few studies have supported patients ’ and health care providers’ preferences for the DVPRS and its psychometric properties. However, they also left uncertainties about its usability and validity. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Erin A. Dannecker, Kathleen M. Darchuk, Cheryl L. Shigaki, William M. Palmer, Paul T. Korte, Elizabeth K. Turner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Using a Whole Health Approach to Build Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Personal Health Plans for Veterans with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects over 50 million Americans per year and costs society billions of dollars annually. It is widely accepted that the biomedical model is outdated and research on the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain has increased in recent years, concurrent with investigations into self-management of chronic pain. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has incorporated both of these approaches into their Whole Health System. This work describes the VHA Whole Health System, reviews the literature on alignment between the Whole Health System's Circle of Health and chronic pain, and explains how the VHA Whole Health m...
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Rena E. Courtney, Mary J. Schadegg, Rendelle Bolton, Stephanie Smith, Samantha M. Harden Tags: Special Feature Source Type: research

Response to the comments made to our article “Effectiveness of a Fibromyalgia Online Nursing Consultation in the Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial”
We appreciate the Letter to the Editor sent by Mart ínez-Navarro et al, and the opportunity to explain the concerns expressed in it. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Eva Garc ía-Perea, Azucena Pedraz-Marcos, Sandra Helena Martínez-Rodríguez, Pedro Otones-Reyes, Ana Maria Palmar-Santos Source Type: research

Evaluation of Pain During Endotracheal Aspiration in Intensive Care Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19
Endotracheal aspiration, a procedure that is particularly painful for intensive care patients, has received little attention in terms of pain evaluation specifically among intubated patients with COVID-19 in intensive care. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Fatma Eti Aslan, Fadime Çinar, Deniz Hayat Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Beyond Fear: Unveiling the Relationship Between Fear of Childbirth and Pharmacological Pain Relief
Pharmacological analgesia is the dominant method for pain relief in labor. Fear of childbirth (FOC) may significantly affect women's preferences for and usage of pharmacological analgesia. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Xinchen Chen, Pingping Qiu, Lu Jing, Sisi Huang, Huijing Liu, Qianmin Zhang, Qiaoyu Jiang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Experiences of pain management nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
The knowledge and skills of pain management nurses positions them well to manage people's pain and provide critical services to patients with COVID-19. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Barbara J. St. Marie, Jinbing Bai, Mitchell R. Knisely, Staja Q. Booker, Anitha Saravanan, Timothy Joseph Sowicz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

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Source: Pain Management Nursing - October 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

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Comparison of the Effects of Body Mechanics Education Methods on Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Study
Educating patients undergoing surgery for LDH is important to maintain the proper performance of body mechanics. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - September 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ozgu Bakcek Akcelik, Hatice Ayhan, Sevinc Tastan Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

The Power of Spiritual Well-Being: Its Relationship with Pain Intensity, Pain Management, and Pain Catastrophizing in Individuals with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain negatively affects human life. Chronic pain is multidimensional. Therefore, a multidimensional approach that focuses on the biologic, psychological, sociologic, and spiritual needs of patients is required in pain management. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - September 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Sevda Korkut, T ürkan Ülker, Gamze Saatçi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Corrigendum to “Effectiveness of a Fibromyalgia Online Nursing Consultation in the Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial” [Pain Management Nursing 23/4 (2022) 478–485]
The following corrections appear in the Methods section in two separate places. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - September 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Eva Garc ía-Perea, Azucena Pedraz-Marcos, Sandra Helena Martínez-Rodríguez, Pedro Otones-Reyes, Ana Maria Palmar-Santos Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research