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
Patterns of Change in Pain-related Physical, Mental, and Social Health Outcomes in a Military Population
This study assessed the patterns of change over time and the associations of pain intensity and interference with physical, mental, and social health domains in a military sample.Methods: A secondary analysis of Pain Assessment Screening Tool and Outcomes Registry (PASTOR) was conducted using data collected over 10 months. Participants selected for analysis completed ≥3 assessments with an interval of ≥14 days between assessments. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - February 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Christine E. Bader, Diane M. Flynn, Chester C. Buckenmaier, Catherine C. McDonald, Salimah H. Meghani, Dale Glaser, Rosemary C. Polomano Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The Effect of a Non-Pharmacological Multicomponent Pain Management Program on Pain Intensity and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Elderly Men With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
This study aimed to investigate the effect of a non-pharmacological pain management intervention on pain intensity and quality of life in community-dwelling older men with musculoskeletal pain who were referred to comprehensive healthcare centers in the city of Ilam, Iran. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - February 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Sadegh Arazi, Fatemeh Rashidi, Afsaneh Raiesifar, Yousef Veisani, Arman Azadi Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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A Descriptive Study of Treatment of Pain in Acute Care for Patients Living With Dementia
During the hospital stay pain is very common among patients living with dementia. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - February 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Barbara Resnick, Marie Boltz, Elizabeth Galik, Jeanette Ellis, Ashley Kuzmik, Brittany Drazich, Rachel McPherson, Emma Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Essential Oils for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a painful, debilitating consequence of cancer treatment affecting up to 60% of patients. Pharmacological approaches to CIPN are often ineffective and cause adverse effects. Essential oils are an underutilized non-pharmacological approach to pain reduction. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - January 22, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Dawn L. Langley-Brady, Richard T. Campbell, Nita J. Maihle, Vernon A. Barnes, Angela R. Bratton, Julie K. Zadinsky Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effects of Patient Education and Distraction Approaches Using Virtual Reality on Pre-operative Anxiety and Post-operative Pain in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Fear of post-operative pain often contributes to pre-operative anxiety; accordingly, pain and anxiety are among the most common complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - January 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Fatemeh Abbasnia, Nahid Aghebati, Hamid Heidarian Miri, Mohammad Etezadpour Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The Role of Psychological Factors in Chronic Pain Treatment Outcomes in the Military
This study examined if a holistic pain management program improved pain outcomes through psychological mediators in service members with chronic pain. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - January 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Linda H. Eaton, Diane M. Flynn, Alana D. Steffen, Ardith Z. Doorenbos Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Barriers and Facilitators of Pain Self-Management Among Patients with Cancer: An Integrative Review
Defining the main barriers and facilitators of cancer pain self-management are essential to improve patients ’ overall quality of life. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - January 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Batool Mohammed Almasri, Deborah Dillon McDonald Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The First Comprehensive Survey of the Practice of Postoperative Pain Management in Hungarian Hospitals – a Descriptive Study
Pain management is a key issue in health care. Providers adopt promising technological developments, like Acute Pain Service, at differing speeds, with countries, such as the USA and Germany taking the lead. Where Hungary stands is unknown, as the practice of pain management has not yet been comprehensively reviewed in that country. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - January 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Orsolya Lovasi, Judit L ám, Krisztián Frank, Réka Schutzmann, Péter Gaál Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
