Path Analysis Between Family Functioning and Mental Health in People With Neuropathic Pain: Roles of Pain Intensity, Self-Perceived Burden, Pain Catastrophizing, and Functional Status
This study aimed to explore the pathways between family functioning and mental health in people with neuropathic pain, as well as to discuss the mediating role of pain intensity, self-perceived burden, pain catastrophizing, and functional status. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Yu Fang, Mengjie Liu, Min Wu, Jingshuo Zhang, Mengshi Liu, Tianchen Niu, Xiaoman Zhang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

ASPMN Position Statement: Authorized Agent Controlled Analgesia
The American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) has reviewed and updated its position statement on the use of authorized agent controlled analgesia (AACA) for patients who are unable to independently utilize a self-dosing analgesic infusion pump, commonly known as patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). ASPMN continues to support the use of AACA to provide timely and effective pain management while promoting equitable care for vulnerable patient populations who are unable to use PCA. ASPMN does not support the use of “PCA by Proxy” in which unauthorized individuals activate PCA for a patient. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle Czarnecki, Maureen F. Cooney, Elsa Wuhrman Source Type: research

A Systemic Review of the Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Pain in Youth With Sickle Cell Disease
The psychosocial aspects of chronic pain among youth with sickle cell are poorly described and may be better understood within a biopsychosocial model of chronic pain as applied to youth living with sickle cell disease. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Coco, Angela R. Starkweather, Crystal L. Park, Wendy Henderson Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Nurses' Assessment of Pain in Saudi Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Research reveals that neonatal pain management in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) is suboptimal. There is limited research that assessed NICU nurses ’ pain assessment practices in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ahmad Ismail, Samah Alsumali, Nadia Eltohamy Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Continuous Ambulatory Delivery Device Use for Patients Managed by an Inpatient Palliative Care Team
The use of Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) via a Continuous Ambulatory Delivery Device (CADD) is a common and effective means of pain and symptom management for hospitalized patients with a malignancy. Studies exploring the indications for starting such a device for hospitalized inpatients referred to inpatient palliative care teams are limited. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madison Peters, Dr. Justin Kutzko, Kalli Stilos Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Implementing an Evidence-Based Functional Pain Assessment Scale in an Adult Inpatient Unit
The focus on pain assessment using a single, one-dimension pain assessment scale can be problematic. Locally, challenges we faced with this were; a) pain was percieved as not being effectively managed, b) patients with chronic pain were not having their pain adequately controlled, and c) misconceptions and subsequent confusion between health care teams and patients related to what pain intensity scores mean to each individual. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Allison Hanson, Seth Jackson, Elyse Laures Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research

Empowering Cancer Patients with Self-Care and Pain Management Skills: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Cancer patients experience distress as a result of their health condition, which, in turn, contributes to the progression of the disease. Moreover, their daily activities, well-being, and health status are significantly impacted by pain and other symptoms. In this context, empowering these patients with self-care and pain management skills can greatly contribute to effective symptom control. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 12, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Isabel Bico, Anabela Afonso, Luis Sousa, Maria Jos é Bule, Manuel José Lopes Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Consensus Guidelines for Assessment and Comprehensive Outcomes Evaluation in Rural Pain Clinics
Recent advancements in nurse anesthesiology fellowship training programs have helped to establish advanced pain management services for rural communities. Consensus guidelines to direct the rural provider toward the most valid and reliable measures for pain assessment and functional outcomes evaluation are not presently available. The primary aim of this initiative was to establish consensus guidelines for a comprehensive outcome evaluation program with specific time intervals for assessments that can be utilized by all rural pain clinics. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 12, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Campbell, Karissa Knox, Sarah Lazarus, John Maye Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research

Effectiveness of a Teach-Back Education Program on Perioperative Pain in Patients With Lung Cancer: An Intervention Study Using Behavior Change Wheel
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide (Montagne et al., 2021). Thoracoscopic lobectomy is currently the main treatment for lung cancer, with the advantages of less trauma, shorter incisions, better outcomes, and faster recovery (Nakazawa et al., 2018). However, thoracoscopy is still an invasive operation, and patients may also experience significant pain after surgery. Notably, patients are probably still in moderate to severe pain for one third of the time in the first 24 hours after thoracoscopy (Siu et al., 2019). (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Peng Wang, Qian Zhang, Gui-Ping Li, Ning Xu, Zhuo Wang, Yan-Hong Zhao, Yi-Yan Zou, Yuan-fei Liu, Li-Mei Wang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Pain Intensity and Satisfaction of Pain Relief in Discharged Cancer Patients: A Large Sample Study in China
Many studies have focused on the quality of pain management in hospitalized patients with cancer pain, while what happens after discharge remains unclear. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Hong Yang, Shiyi Zhang, Xiaoxiao Ma, Xin Li, Wenhua Yu, Lihua Hao, Yuhan Lu Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

A Systematic Review of Chronic Pain Management Interventions Among Veterans of Recent Wars and Armed Conflicts
To identify chronic pain management strategies aimed to reduce pain intensity and enhance functional outcomes in veterans of wars and armed conflict. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 10, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Rital Lakshman, Emily Tomlinson, Tracey Bucknall Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Surgical Patients ’ Evaluation of Pain Management Quality and Surgical Nurses’ Pain-Related Knowledge and Attitudes
The present study was aimed at investigating the quality of pain management evaluated by inpatients in surgical clinics, and pain-related knowledge and attitudes of nurses working in surgical clinics, surgical units, or emergency services. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Özge Türker, Deniz Şanlı Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

In-Person or Virtual Educational Preferences in Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study at an Academic Medical Center
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a centralized pain sensitivity disorder, characterized by widespread migratory pain, fatigue, cognitive complaints, and various other symptoms (Clauw, 2014; Harte et al., 2018; Mohabbat& Wilkinson, 2023). The prevalence of FM ranges between 2% and 8% of the population, which has ultimately led to an estimated annual $10 billion in total healthcare related costs (Black et al., 2020; Clayton, 2015; Clauw, 2014; Harte et al., 2018; Knight et al., 2013; Macfarlane et al., 2017; Mohabbat& Wilkinson, 2023). (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Arya B. Mohabbat, Bradley R. Salonen, Xiomari D. Davis, Mary M. Volcheck, Connie A. Luedtke, Lasonya T. Natividad, Tito D. Pena Guzman, Shirley M. Johnson, Abigail J. Ledvina, Cozette Thatcher L. Merza, Elizabeth C. Wight Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Updating and encouraging participation in the landscape of federal and state legislation
This session discusses updates to the CDC guidelines, the DEA X waiver change, new and/or proposed legislation, information about (opioid use disorder) OUD and plans to supplement the national and state rulings for issues such as no-RX naloxone, fentanyl and progress towards curtailing its illegal distribution within the US. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Michael Barnes, Juris Docturate Source Type: research

Interrater Reliability of the Pasero Opioid-induced Sedation Scale (POSS) for Pediatric Patients
Evidence regarding the use of the Pasero Opioid-induced Sedation Scale (POSS) is growing. The purpose of this study was to test the interrater reliability of nurses that use the POSS tool among pediatric patients. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Tamara Wilkins Source Type: research