Pain and Associated Factors in Nursing Home Residents
Understanding factors associated with risk of pain allows residents and clinicians to plan care and set priorities, however, factors associated with pain in nursing home residents has not been conclusively studied. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Connie S. Cole, Justin Blackburn, Janet S. Carpenter, Chen X. Chen, Susan E. Hickman Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Parental Participation in Their Infants ’ Procedural Pain Alleviation with Nonpharmacologic Methods in Estonia
Aim: To describe parent's participation in their infants ’ procedural pain alleviation using nonpharmacologic methods in neonatal and neonatal intensive care units. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Airin Treiman-Kiveste, Mari Kangasniemi, Ruth Kalda, Tarja P ölkki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Effects of Self-Aromatherapy Massage on Pain and Sleep Quality in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis and can lead to pain, joint deformity, and disability, resulting in poor sleep quality and lower quality of life. The efficacy of aromatherapy massage on pain levels and sleep quality among rheumatoid arthritis patients remains unclear. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Pei-Yu Lu, Hsiao-Ying Wu, Li-Huan Chen, Chieh-Yu Liu, Ai-Fu Chiou Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effect of Cold Therapy on Managing Postoperative Pain Following Breast Conserving Surgery
Cold therapy is an important non-pharmacologic method used for pain relief. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Selman Emiroglu, Evin Esen, Nesli Yalcin, Fatma Sena Azizoglu, Nazl ıcan Zent, Atilla Bozdogan, Mustafa Tukenmez, Mahmut Muslumanoglu, Halil Cetingok, Ikbal Cavdar, Neslihan Cabioglu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Receiving Nonsurgical Management Due to Chronic Pain
Most patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) experience pain, and their quality of life (QoL) is poor. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 22, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Yeong Gi Lee, Sung Reul Kim Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Psychophysics of Pain: A Methodological Introduction
For over 100 years, psychophysics .. ÷ the scientific study between physical stimuli and sensation ... has been successfully employed in numerous scientific and healthcare disciplines, as an objective measure of sensory phenomena. This manuscript provides an overview of fundamental psychophysical concepts, emphasizing pain and researc h application..÷defining common terms, methods, and procedures.Psychophysics can provide systematic and objective measures of sensory perception that can be used by nursing scientists to explore complex, subjective phenomena..÷such as pain perception. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Aaron L. McDaniel, Theodore N. Dimitrov, Stephen P. Bruehl, Todd B. Monroe, Michelle D. Failla, Ronald L. Cowan, Claire Ryan, Alison R. Anderson Tags: Special Feature Source Type: research
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Effectiveness of a Psychoeducational Intervention on the Management of Musculoskeletal Chronic Noncancer Pain
The prevalence of musculoskeletal chronic noncancer pain (mCNCP) is continually growing. The control of symptoms is sometimes refractory to pharmacological treatment or other interventions. The lack of adequate pain management entails a high consumption of health resources with a great economic effect (Due ñas et al., 2015; Gauthier et al., 2019). In the Global Burden of Disease Study, the authors concluded that pain and associated health problems were the leading cause of disability worldwide (James et al., 2018). (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: S ánchez-Gutiérrez Carmen, López-Millán José, Rivera-Sequeiros Adriana, Gil-García Eugenia Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Effects of Preoperative Pain Education on Pain Severity in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial
There is minimal research on the effect of individualized preoperative education on postoperative pain and postoperative pain medication intake. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Amanda Sinderovsky, Liza Grosman-Rimon, Muhamd Atrash, Aida Nakhoul, Hanadi Saadi, Jordan Rimon, Edo Y. Birati, Shemy Carasso, Erez Kachel Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Registered Nurse Management and Monitoring of Analgesia by Catheter Techniques
Updated guidance is needed for Registered Nurses (RN) who care for patients receiving analgesia via a catheter technique. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Janette E. Elliott, Margaret Fischer, Kathy Meloche, Ann Quinlan-Colwell, Teri Reyburn-Orne Tags: Society Position Statement/White Paper Source Type: research
Cultural Influence on Nurses ’ Pain Observations Related to Dementia: An Integrative Review
Nurses play a pivotal role in pain observation in people living with dementia. However, currently, there is little understanding of the influence culture may have on the way nurses observe pain experienced by people living with dementia. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Madushika Wishvanie Kodagoda Gamage, Michael Todorovic, Wendy Moyle, Lihui Pu Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Effect of TENS on Vacuum Pain in Acute Soft Tissue Trauma
In the literature, the effect of TENS on acute pain has been investigated, and no study has been found on its effect on pain associated with VAC application. This randomized controlled trial was designed to assess the efficacy of TENS application in pain caused by vacuum applied in acute soft tissue trauma of the lower extremity. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Tu ğba Hunili, Sevilay Erden Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Chronic Pain and Depression are Increased in Outpatient Adults with Somatic Symptoms from Secondary Health Care Services
Somatic symptom disorder is described as excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to physical symptoms. The presence of somatic symptoms has been associated with depression, alexithymia, and the presence of chronic pain. Individuals with somatic symptom disorder are frequent attenders of primary health care services. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - March 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ana Fres án, Thelma Beatriz González-Castro, Sherezada Pool-García, Carlos Alfonso Tovilla-Zárate, Juan Pablo Sánchez de la Cruz, María Lilia López-Narváez, Rosa Giannina Castillo-Avila, Miguel Ángel Ramos-Méndez Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The Validity of Vital Signs for Pain Assessment in critically Ill Adults: A Narrative Review
Pain assessment in the intensive care unit (ICU) is challenging because many patients are unable to self-report or exhibit pain-related behaviors. In such situations, vital signs (VS) through continuous monitoring are alternative cues for pain assessment. This review aimed to describe the reliability and validity of VS for ICU pain assessment. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - February 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Shiva Shahiri T., C éline Gélinas Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Brain Activation of Unpleasant Emotions Increases Catastrophizing in Patients with Chronic Pain
Catastrophic thinking among patients with chronic pain impairs their quality of life and increases anxiety levels. Further, severe pain causes high emotional brain sensitivity and unpleasant feelings. However, the effects of emotional changes on catastrophic thinking in patients with chronic pain remain unclear. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - February 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kazuhiro Kimpara, Shinichi Arizono, Takako Tanaka, Taeko Kimpara, Kazuhiro Terada, Shohei Ohgi Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Alexithymia in a Chinese Patient with Chronic Pain and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Alexithymia is more prevalent among those with patients living with chronic pain. Information on the prevalence of alexithymia in Chinese patients with chronic pain and associated factors is limited. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - February 9, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ju-Hong Pei, Xinglei Wang, Tong Ma, Yehui Du, Xinman Dou Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
