Lived Experiences of Adolescents Living With Primary Chronic Pain
This study explored the lived experience of adolescents with a diagnosis of PCP. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - July 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Paula R. Mahon, Deirdre Reynolds Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Effect of Distraction Methods During Venous Blood Sampling on Pain Levels in School-Age Children: A Systematic Review
This systematic review was conducted to examine the available evidence on the effects of distraction methods during venous blood sampling on pain levels in school-age children. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - July 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Aylin Ar ıkan, Figen Işık Esenay Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Interprofessional Education to Address Substance Use among Adults with Persistent Pain: A Pre-Post Program Evaluation
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are highly prevalent among adults with persistent pain. Yet, standard competencies for integrating pain and SUD content are lacking across health science student curricula. Additionally, pharmacotherapies to treat SUDs are underutilized. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - July 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Marian Wilson, Skye McKennon, Connie M. Remsberg, Ross J. Bindler, Jennifer Anderson, Tracy A. Klein, Rie Kobayashi, Jennifer C. Miller, Dawn E. DeWitt Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The Effect of Virtual Glasses Application on Pain and Anxiety During Episiotomy Repair: Randomized Controlled Trial
In the literature, the efficacy of virtual glasses on acute pain and anxiety has been investigated, and no study has been found on its effect on pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - July 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ay ça Şolt Kırca, Neriman Güdücü, Bahar İkiz Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Poppy Seeds Signal Limitations of Urine Drug Testing Protocols
Appropriate care for patients with chronic pain is complex, requiring a thoughtful and holistic approach to pharmacologic intervention, as well as appropriate monitoring when opioids are employed as part of a multimodal regimen. The urine drug test has become an expected standard when longterm opioids are prescribed, but it should be remembered that this test is not intended to be punitive. It is ordered to promote patient safety (Dowell et al., 2022). Recent literature and events surrounding the effect of poppy seeds on urine drug test results have drawn attention to the risks of misinterpreting this test (Bloch, 2023; ...
Source: Pain Management Nursing - July 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Karlee De Monnin, Danielle Schalk, Jamie Lewis, Marian Wilson Tags: Special Feature Source Type: research
The Effects of Brief Guided Imagery on Patients Suffering From Chronic Back Pain: An A-B Design Study
Guided imagery (GI) is a non-pharmacological method used to reduce pain, stress, and anxiety. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - June 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Anat Kaplun, Svetlana Trosman, Tatiana Reitblat, Alan Friedman, Leonid Kalichman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Position Statements and Using Current Best Evidence to Guide Practice
The American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN ®) publishes multiple documents to support evidence-based clinical practice, endorse positions of other organizations, communicate its position on issues related to public policy, and advocate for our members, all nurses, and people affected by pain. These documents are reviewed and updated on a re gular basis to ensure they remain relevant, accurate, and cite current best evidence. If there isn't significant change or updating needed, the original document may be re-affirmed with a new publication date. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - June 24, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Helen N. Turner Tags: Special Feature Source Type: research
Pain Catastrophizing as a Mediator Between Pain Self-Efficacy and Disease Severity in Patients with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive impairment, and mood disturbance. Both pain catastrophizing and pain self-efficacy have been found to be mediators of pain treatment effectiveness. However, whether pain catastrophizing mediates the association between pain self-efficacy and FM severity remains unclear. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - June 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Renny Wulan Apriliyasari, Chia-Wen Chou, Pei-Shan Tsai Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The Effect of Preoperative Fear of Pain on Postoperative Pain Levels and the Amount of Analgesic Consumption
Preoperative fear of pain can increase the surgical stress response along with anxiety, increasing postoperative pain and the amount of analgesia consumption. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - June 9, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Fatmag ül Üstünel, İlknur Tura, Atılgan Tolga Akçam, Sevilay Erden Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Opioid and Nerve Block Administration in Knee Arthroplasty: An Observational Retrospective Evaluation
Increasing opioid-related adverse events and deaths have amplified interest in non-opioid analgesic options. Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are useful in pain management, especially in minimally invasive day surgeries. This evaluation sought to examine patterns of opioid use among adult patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, stratified by use of PNBs. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - June 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kelsey Welle, Karen Colorafi, Kenneth Daratha Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Chinese Oral Cancer Patients' Pain Beliefs: An Application of Leventhal's Common-Sense Model
Patients' pain beliefs are the main obstacle to effective pain management. Assessing and correcting negative perceptions is important for improving pain intensity and quality of life of patients with cancer pain. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - June 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Rongna Wang, Xiaoyan Zheng, Xixi Su, Xiuyu Huang, Huangju Liu, Yulai Guo, Ji Gao Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Cold Therapy for Pain and Anxiety Associated with Chest Tube Removal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
To assess the effectiveness of cold therapy for pain and anxiety associated with chest tube removal. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - May 31, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Hsin-Yi Lu, Mei-Yu Lin, Pei-Shan Tsai, Hsiao-Yean Chiu, Su-Chen Fang Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Hip Flexibility and Pain in Taekwondo Participants: Randomized Controlled Trial
In sports, hip flexibility is essential to reduce injuries and improve performance. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - May 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Eun Jin Lee, Jeong Hwan Noh, Eun Kyung Kim, Cheong Ah Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Effect of Video Streaming With Virtual Reality on Anxiety and Pain During Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Procedure
Pain and anxiety are among the most common symptoms in patients undergoing invasive procedures. Increased pain levels tend to worsen anxiety, and anxiety often leads to more frequent or severe pain. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - May 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Emine Korkmaz, Sevil Guler Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Dosage of Physical Activity to Avoid Impairment of Activities Due to Pain: Analysis of Population-based Conditional Processes
Physical activity's established health benefits include pain control, yet there is no consensus on the required dosage according to the literature. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - May 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Domingo de Pedro-Jim énez, Rocío de Diego-Cordero, Juan Vega-Escaño, Guillermo Molina-Recio, Marta Hernández Martín, Manuel Romero-Saldaña Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
