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Comparison of trunk muscle endurance between women with and without chronic neck pain Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Gamze Yalcinkaya Colak P.T. Ph.D., Muge Kirmizi P.T. Ph.D., Yesim Salik Sengul P.T. Ph.D., Orhan Kalemci M.D. Ph.D., Salih Angin P.T. Ph.D.
To compare trunk flexor, extensor, and lateral flexor muscle endurance between women with moderate to severe disability due to chronic neck pain (CNP) and asymptomatic women. Observational case-control study. Thirty women with CNP and Neck Disability Index scores ranging from 30% to 70% and 28 asymptomatic women were included. The visual analog scale was used to assess neck pain intensity at rest and
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A Lifetime of Work to Promote Health Equity in Pain Management: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. April H. Vallerand (1957-2024) Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Anitha Saravanan Ph.D. M.S.N. APRN-BC, Navdeep Singh Ph.D. AGACNP-BC, Jinbing Bai Ph.D. M.S.N. R.N. FAAN
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Non-Pharmacological Pain and Stress Management (N-PPSM) in Pediatric Wards: A Nurses' Perspective Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Idyatul Hasanah PhD, Nursalam Nursalam PhD, Ilya Krisnana PhD, Yuni Sufyanti Arief PhD, Nuzul Qur'aniati PhD, Zikrul Haikal MD, Ririn Afrian Sulistyawati MKep, Tita Rohita PhD
To describe the nurses’ use of non-pharmacological pain and stress management (N-PPSM) in pediatric wards and their perceptions of the benefits and perceived barriers that encourage and limited their use of these methods. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 125 nurses working in the pediatric ward of an Indonesian hospital. Data collection utilized modified non-pharmacological method
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Healthcare Providers’ Utilization of Nonpharmacological Methods in Managing Labor Pain: An Integrative Review Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Louisette Abikou BSN MPH, Tausi Haruna BSN MBE, Henry Duah BSN MPH, Paul Shidende BSN MMWH
The management of labor pain is a critical aspect of maternal care, with implications for the well-being of both the mother and the newborn. Nonpharmacological pain management (NPPM) offers a safe and more accessible option to labor pain management in African healthcare settings. This review aims to determine the facilitators of and barriers to using NPPM during labor among healthcare professionals
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Experiences of Teaching and Learning Pediatric Pain Management in Ghana Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-14 Francisca Achaliwie Ph.D., Ann B. Wakefield Ph.D., Carolyn Mackintosh-Franklin Ph.D., Ebru Bakir Ph.D.
The literature has revealed gaps in knowledge and attitudes regarding pediatric pain management among Ghanaian nurses and nursing students that can be attributed to inadequate education in the area. Consequently, nursing tutors teaching pain management might not have the appropriate knowledge to transfer to their students. To explore nursing tutors’ experiences of teaching pediatric pain management
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Soothing and Distress Behaviors of Infants, Parents, and Clinicians During Childhood Vaccinations Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Morgan MacNeil BScN RN, Amos Hundert MSc, Marsha Campbell-Yeo PhD MN NNP-BC RN
The purpose of this study was to describe the behaviors of infants who were born preterm, their parents, and clinicians during 2-, 6-, 12-, and 18-month vaccinations. Vaccination sessions were video recorded for 3-5 minutes. The proportion of 5-second intervals in which distress and soothing behavior by infants, parents, and clinicians was coded using the Measure of Adult and Infant Soothing and Distress
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The Effect of Different Education Methods Before Invasive Urodynamics on Patients’ Anxiety, Pain, Readiness and Satisfaction Levels: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Esra Ozden, Emine Iyigun, Selahattin Bedir
Urodynamic testing is an invasive procedure that causes pain and anxiety. Patient education is an evidence-based nursing intervention that relieves pain and anxiety and increases patient satisfaction. This study was carried out to compare the effects of different education methods utilized before a urodynamic testing procedure on patients’ pain, anxiety, readiness for the procedure, and satisfaction
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Pain-Affirming Care at the Intersection of Race, Aging, and Pain Management Nursing Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Staja Q. Booker Ph.D. R.N., Tochukwu Okolie B.Sc.
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Nursing and Chaplain Partnership for Pain Management: A Survey of Nurses Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-06-21 Karen J. Brannon Ed.D., Zachary P. Felix M.S., Katherine R. Meyers B.S., Heather M. Stamey M.B.A. R.N. B.S.N., Sarah K. Spilman M.A.
Pain is a universal experience for hospitalized patients, with physical, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive implications. As hospitals seek to identify nonpharmaceutical options for managing acute pain, the role of chaplains has been overlooked. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceptions of nurses regarding chaplain involvement in pain management. A survey was distributed to nurses
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The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Stress, Fatigue, and Low Back Pain in Intensive Care Unit Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-06-18 Ayşe Gül Parlak Ph.D., Yeliz Akkuş Ph.D., Özkan Araz M.D.
This study, which uses a randomized controlled design, aimed to determine the effect of foot reflexology on stress, fatigue, and low back pain (LBP) in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. The study was conducted with intensive care unit nurses at two hospitals in a city between September 2022 and April 2023. The study sample consisted of 42 nurses, 21 of whom had low back pain for at least 3 months and
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Exploring Biopsychosocial Stress Markers in Women With Fibromyalgia Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Ana LLedó Boyer PhD, Sofía López-Roig PhD MD, María-Ángeles Pastor-Mira PhD, Mª Carmen Terol Cantero PhD, Maite Martín-Aragón PhD
Identification of fibromyalgia has been a challenge for healthcare professionals due to the lack of a clinical biomarker. A well-supported integrative hypothesis holds that this condition is a chronic pain problem partly caused by long-term dysregulation of stress response. Therefore, stress assessment from a biopsychosocial perspective may be a useful approach to recognizing fibromyalgia. A cross-sectional
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Pain Prevalence and Pain Management in Nursing Home Residents With Cognitive Impairment. Results From Five Multicenter Cross-Sectional Surveys in Germany Between 2014 and 2018 Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-06-08 Rainer Centmayer, Manfred Leiske, Nils Axel Lahmann
Pain management depends on continuous pain assessment and a pain concept. In particular, pain assessment and treatment are major challenges for nursing home residents (NHR) with cognitive impairment (CI). Many caregivers often lack the knowledge to recognize and appropriately treat pain in this vulnerable group. Little is known about the proportion of NHR who are fundamentally dependent on external
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Chronic Pain Resilience Across Clinical Populations: A Concept Analysis Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-06-06 Kiari R. Kinnie, David E. Vance, Patricia A. Patrician, Rebecca Billings, Edwin N. Aroke
Chronic pain resilience is a concept that is frequently used in research but lacks theoretical clarity. Understanding chronic pain resilience is germane to developing interventions to improve it and the overall quality of life among individuals with chronic pain. To uncover and clarify the unique characteristics of the concept of chronic pain resilience. A concept analysis using Rodgers’ evolutionary
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Do Spiritual Well-Being and Pain Intensity Predict Physical or Mental Components of Health-Related Quality-of-Life Scale in Patients With Multiple Myeloma? Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-06-04 Yasemin Karacan PhD RN, Yeliz Akkus RN, Rıdvan Bayram RN, Serkan Budak RN, Ali Alpkaan Ünlü MD
Multiple myeloma is a complex disease and supportive care is important for improving quality of life. Management of disease treatment symptoms, bone disease, renal dysfunction, infection, anemia, pain, and coagulation disorder are specific issues. Spirituality, or spiritual well-being, is one of the most fundamental and essential concepts for coping with the difficulties and stress caused by cancer
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Assessment of Barriers, Supports, and Context to Implement Best Practice Pain Management in the Emergency Department: The IMPAINED Study Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Luke Burgess BNurs (Hons), Karen A Theobald PhD MHlthSc BAppSc GCert (Higher Ed), Kate Kynoch PhD MNurs Grad Cert (ICU) BN Cert IV TAE, Samantha Keogh PhD BSc (Hons) RN FACN
To assess the emergency department practice context and identify strategies to improve outcomes of patients with acute pain. Effective treatment of acute pain in the emergency department depends upon clinicians adopting pain interventions into practice. However, it is well-recognized that acute pain is often undertreated. The local practice context strongly influences clinicians’ adoption of interventions
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Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-31 Xudan Mao, Huanv He, Jianfeng Ding
To summarize and systematically analyze the efficacy of laser acupuncture (LA) interventions in reducing pain scores in patients suffering from chronic low back pain (LBP). PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus databases were searched for randomized controlled trials, published in peer-reviewed journals, and reporting LA interventions in patients with chronic LBP. All included studies had a comparison group of
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A Qualitative Exploration of Perinatal Opioid Users’ Pain-Related Experiences Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-22 Jamie Morton PhD RN, Tina Bloom PhD RN MPH, Allison Anbari PhD RN CLT, Barbara J. St. Marie PhD AGPCNP FAANP FAAN, Leigh Tenkku Lepper PhD MPH, Linda Bullock PhD RN FAAN
Many pregnant and postpartum individuals who misuse prescription opioids report either physical or psychological pain. The pain-related factors underlying perinatal opioid misuse are poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to explore the pain-related experiences of individuals with histories of perinatal prescription opioid misuse. This study used a qualitative descriptive design. Between
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Improving Access to Yoga for Chronic Pain in a Spanish-Speaking Community: A Quality Improvement Initiative Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 Angela R. Todd DNP AGNP-C, Mary Fran Tracy PhD RN APRN CNS FCNS FAAN, Sara F. Hall MS APRN, Amanda A. Herrmann PhD, Ella A. Chrenka MS, Leah R. Hanson PhD
The recent increase in opioid misuse and overdose among the Hispanic population signifies the need for an initiative to increase efforts in pain management in the Hispanic population. Yoga is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention that is effective for several pain-associated disorders. However, in the United States, it is primarily taught in English and not always accessible. This quality improvement
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Reliability and Validity of the Chinese Version of the Nurses’ Cancer Pain Management Competency Scale Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-10 Haoyue Luo, Qiufang Li, Rui Xu, Shuangrong Han, Jiayin Yang
The Nurses’ Cancer Pain Management Competency Scale (NCPMCS) is a tool to explore nurses’ competencies and subjective experiences in cancer pain management, and to help nurses understand their current shortcomings in cancer pain management. The scale, currently available only in English and translated into Chinese for wider adoption abroad, provides a tool for Chinese nurses to assess their level of
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Bridging the Gap: Role of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Addressing Pain Inequities Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-10 Michelle Webb D.N.P. R.N. C.H.P.C.A. Assistant Professor, Lisa Carnago M.S.N. F.N.P.-C. R.N. Ph.D. Student, Mitchell R. Knisely Ph.D. R.N. A.C.N.S.-B.C. P.M.G.T.-B.C. F.A.A.N. Associate Professor
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A Conceptual Analysis of Opioid Use Disorder in Chronic Noncancer Pain Using Rodger's Evolutionary Approach Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Evans F Kyei MSN BSN RN, Lingling Zhang ScD FAMIA, Suzanne Leveille PhD RN
This study aims to examine the complex nature of opioid use disorder (OUD) in chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) by exploring its antecedents, attributes, consequences, and interrelated concepts. A systematic literature review was conducted to gather relevant studies published between 2015 and 2022, utilizing the CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and PubMed databases. The selected databases provided a comprehensive
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Examining Resilient Pain Behaviors for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-08 Robin R. Austin Ph.D. D.N.P. D.C. R.N.-B.C. F.A.M.I.A. F.N.A.P., Oliver Ang P.T. M.C.I.Sc. D.Sc., Alex Haley Ph.D. M.S., Linda Hanson D.C. M.S., Doug Kennedy Ph.D., Heidi Mendenhall M.S. D.C., Craig Schulz D.C. M.S., Don Thorpe D.C. M.S., Roni Evans Ph.D. M.S. D.C.
The objective of this scoping review was to examine resilience and resilient pain behaviors for those with CLBP in relation to resilience definitions, operationalization (e.g. trait or behavior), and application of theoretical frameworks. This scoping review examined resilience and resilient pain behaviors for those with CLBP in relation to resilience definitions, operationalization (e.g. trait or
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The Relationship Between Cognitive Intrusion of Pain, Fear of Surgery, and Comfort Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 Hülya Saray KILIÇ PhD RN, Neşe Mercan PhD RN
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between cognitive intrusion of pain, fear of surgery, and comfort in the perioperative period. This was a descriptive study conducted with 180 patients hospitalized for surgery in a training and research hospital. A sociodemographic questionnaire, Surgical Fear Questionnaire, General Comfort Questionnaire, and Experience of Cognitive Intrusion of
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Improving Pain Self-Efficacy in Orthopedic Surgery Patients Through Video-Based Education: A Quality Improvement Project Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 Yoon-Jae Lee DNP APRN FNP-BC, Dianne Bettick MSN CNS RN, Carol Rosenberg ND DNP RN
Effective pain management following discharge is critical for postoperative recovery, with pain self-efficacy serving as a crucial component in this process. Patient education plays a key role in enhancing self-efficacy. Among various educational modalities, a growing body of evidence supports the efficacy of video-based methods. A lack of evidence-based pain education programs for patients undergoing
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Impact of Virtual Reality on Pain, ROM, Muscle Strength and Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Patients: An Integrative Review of Literature Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 Abhishek Sharma, Nidhi Sharma, Aksh Chahal
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women globally, with significant impacts on physical, emotional, and functional well-being. Traditional rehabilitation methods may not fully address the multifaceted challenges faced by breast cancer survivors (BCSs), prompting exploration into innovative approaches such as Virtual Reality (VR) technology. The present review aims to assess the
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A Prospective Study on Activities of Daily Living, Comfort, Body Image, and Cardiac Symptoms in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 İlknur Dolu Ph.D. M.Sc., Hüseyin Demirtaş M.D., Sevim Çelik Ph.D. M.Sc.
A coronary artery bypass graft procedure reduces mortality for cardiovascular patients, but those undergoing it often face negative body perception, loss of daily activities, and lingering symptoms, hindering full functional recovery and comfort. To compare the comfort level, activities of daily living, and body image based on certain characteristics of patients at baseline, (ii) Evaluate changes over
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Psychoeducational Intervention for Pain, Psychological Distress, Hope, and Post-traumatic Growth Among Breast Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Mohsen Arefian PhD, Karim Asgari-Mobarakeh PhD
Chemotherapy is associated with many side effects, including pain and psychological distress, which affect patients' physical and psychological health. The aim of this study was to elucidate the efficacy of a pain management intervention (POLA) to promote pain, psychological distress, hope and post-traumatic growth in breast cancer patients, also, to undertake a preliminary evaluation of the intervention
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Teaching Strategies for Nonpharmacological Pain Management to Nursing Students Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Mary T. Murphy-Smith DNP APRN CNM IBCLC, Zepure Samawi PhD RN ANEF, Pamela Abbott MSN RN RNC-OB CNE
Pain management is an essential concept to be integrated throughout undergraduate nursing curricula. Many studies have identified a lack of knowledge in pain assessment and management among nurses. Educators have significant roles in preparing students with pain knowledge and application of alternative nonpharmacological pain management techniques. The purpose of this research study was to explore
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Factors Associated With Pain Catastrophizing in Patients With Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Ruirui Qiu, Xiaoliang Bai, Yuli Li, Xinhua Shi, Dongyu Song, Yanyan Zhang
Pain catastrophizing is a significant factor in the recovery of patients with chronic pain. This topic has not received the warranted attention in clinical practice, while the outcomes of pain interventions have been suboptimal. This study explores the current situation of pain catastrophizing in patients with chronic neuropathic pain, its influencing factors, and further analyzes the complex relationship
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Effects of Virtual Reality on Analgesia in Wound Care and Physical Therapy for Burn Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Jiaqi Lou M.Sc., JiLiang Li M.Sc., Youfen Fan B.M., Chun Zhang B.M., Neng Huang M.Sc.
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in alleviating pain and improving the experience of burn patients during wound care and physical therapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis. PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Database, and the Web of Science. We searched four electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from
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A Qualitative Analysis of the Impact of Preoperative Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgical Experiences Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-02 Kristin A. Reynolds PhD, Jordana L. Sommer MA, Rachel Roy BA(Hons.), Jennifer Kornelsen PhD, Corey S. Mackenzie PhD, Renée El-Gabalawy PhD
We qualitatively explored the impact of preoperative mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) experiences. Participants ( = 10) who received MBSR prior to TKA participated in semi-structured interviews concerning their experiences with MBSR and its perceived impact on surgery. We analyzed interviews according to reflexive thematic analysis, and coded data into three
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Feasibility of In-Home Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Nadine Matthie PhD RN CNL, Melinda Higgins PhD, Ardith Doorenbos PhD RN FAAN, Todd Maddox PhD, Coretta Jenerette PhD RN AOCN ANEF FAAN
This study assessed the feasibility of an in-home virtual reality intervention for chronic pain in adults with sickle cell disease. Two-group, parallel, randomized, multiple methods design with surveys, and interviews. Participants were randomized to virtual reality or audio control, with 2–16-minute daily modules for 8 weeks, a daily pain diary survey, and a post study interview. Chronic pain and
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American Society for Pain Management Nursing and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Position Statement: Pain Management at the End of Life Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Patrick Coyne MSN ACHPN ACNS-BC FAAN FPCN, Sarah Lowry DNP ACNP-BC AOCNP ACHPN, Carol Mulvenon MSN APRN ACHPN, Judith A. Paice PhD RN
Fundamental to the quality of life is assisting patients in relieving pain including at the end of life. Compassionate, effective, evidence-based pain care for the dying improves the quality of life for patients and may reduce distress and complicated bereavement in the loved ones witnessing this death. However, efforts designed to mitigate the consequences of the opioid epidemic have seriously compromised
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Mindful Breathing as an Adjunctive Approach to Chronic Low Back Pain Management: A Scoping Review Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-30 Roberto Tedeschi
BACKGROUND Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common and challenging condition. This scoping review explores the literature on mindful breathing's role in managing CLBP, either alone or alongside physiotherapy. METHODS A thorough database search identified studies on mindful breathing and CLBP. Various study designs, from descriptive to randomized controlled trials, were included. RESULTS Reviewed studies
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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 Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Yu Fang, Mengjie Liu, Min Wu, Jingshuo Zhang, Mengshi Liu, Tianchen Niu, Xiaoman Zhang
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. Cross-sectional design reported using the STROBE guidelines. A total of 277 people with neuropathic pain completed face-to-face questionnaires to evaluate
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ASPMN Position Statement: Authorized Agent Controlled Analgesia Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Michelle Czarnecki MSN RN PMGT-BC CPNP-PC AP-PMN, Maureen F. Cooney DNP RN FNP-BC PMGT-BC ACHPN AP-PMN, Elsa Wuhrman DNP RN PMGT-BC FNP-BC ACNP-BC
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
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A Systemic Review of the Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Pain in Youth With Sickle Cell Disease Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-20 Megan Coco PhD. A.P.R.N. CPNP-PC, Angela R. Starkweather Ph.D. ACNP-BC, Crystal L. Park Ph.D., Wendy Henderson Ph.D. CRNP
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. A systematic literature review was performed to synthesize the psychosocial factors contributing to chronic pain in this population. Criteria for study inclusion were primary quantitative
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Nurses' Assessment of Pain in Saudi Neonatal Intensive Care Units Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Ahmad Ismail R.N. Ph.D., Samah Alsumali R.N. M.Sc., Nadia Eltohamy R.N. Ph.D.
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. To assess the nurses’ pain assessment practices in the NICU in Saudi Arabia. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. Research was conducted using an online survey. This study was carried out
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Implementing an Evidence-Based Functional Pain Assessment Scale in an Adult Inpatient Unit Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Allison Hanson B.S.N. R.N.-B.C., Seth Jackson B.S.N. R.N., Elyse Laures Ph.D. R.N.
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
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Continuous Ambulatory Delivery Device Use for Patients Managed by an Inpatient Palliative Care Team Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-14 Madison Peters RN BScN MN, Dr. Justin Kutzko C.C.F.P. M.B.B.S., Kalli Stilos
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. This retrospective chart review aims to explore indications
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Consensus Guidelines for Assessment and Comprehensive Outcomes Evaluation in Rural Pain Clinics Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Sarah Campbell B.S.N. RRNA, Karissa Knox B.S.N. RRNA, Sarah Lazarus B.S.N. RRNA, John Maye Ph.D. CRNA
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
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Empowering Cancer Patients with Self-Care and Pain Management Skills: A Quasi-Experimental Study Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Isabel Bico Ph.D., Anabela Afonso Ph.D., Luis Sousa Ph.D., Maria José Bule M.N.Sc., Manuel José Lopes Ph.D.
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. To develop
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Pain Intensity and Satisfaction of Pain Relief in Discharged Cancer Patients: A Large Sample Study in China Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Hong Yang MSN RN, Shiyi Zhang RN MSN Student, Xiaoxiao Ma MSN RN, Xin Li MSN RN, Wenhua Yu MSN RN, Lihua Hao BSN RN, Yuhan Lu MSN RN
Many studies have focused on the quality of pain management in hospitalized patients with cancer pain, while what happens after discharge remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the pain intensity and satisfaction of pain relief among a large sample of Chinese patients with cancer pain after discharge. Cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational research. 1,013 patients were recruited
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Effectiveness of a Teach-Back Education Program on Perioperative Pain in Patients With Lung Cancer: An Intervention Study Using Behavior Change Wheel Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Peng Wang RN BSN, Qian Zhang RN BSN, Gui-Ping Li RN BSN, Ning Xu RN BSN, Zhuo Wang RN BSN, Yan-Hong Zhao RN BSN, Yi-Yan Zou RN MS, Yuan-fei Liu RN MS, Li-Mei Wang RN BSN
To assess the effect of a teach-back educational intervention using Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) framework on perioperative pain among patients with lung cancer. A prospective quasi-experimental study was conducted in 88 patients with lung cancer from a tertiary hospital in China. According to the order of admission, they were allocated to either control group or intervention group, with 44 patients
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A Systematic Review of Chronic Pain Management Interventions Among Veterans of Recent Wars and Armed Conflicts Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Rital Lakshman MNP BSN RN, Emily Tomlinson PhD RN, Tracey Bucknall PhD RN FAAN GAICD
To identify chronic pain management strategies aimed to reduce pain intensity and enhance functional outcomes in veterans of wars and armed conflict. Systematic review without meta-analysis. Key words “chronic pain,” “veterans,” and “injuries” were used to search for articles in the MEDLINE, CINAHL, APA PsycInfo, and Embase databases. Articles published in English between 2000 and 2023 were included
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Surgical Patients’ Evaluation of Pain Management Quality and Surgical Nurses’ Pain-Related Knowledge and Attitudes Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Özge Türker RN MSc, Deniz Şanlı RN PhD
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. The study was conducted as a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The study data were collected from inpatients in surgical clinics (N = 306), and from nurses
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In-Person or Virtual Educational Preferences in Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study at an Academic Medical Center Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Arya B. Mohabbat MD, Bradley R. Salonen MD, Xiomari D. Davis MEd, Mary M. Volcheck MSN RN, Connie A. Luedtke RN, Lasonya T. Natividad APRN CNP MSN, Tito D. Pena Guzman MD, Shirley M. Johnson RN, Abigail J. Ledvina RN, Cozette Thatcher L. Merza, Elizabeth C. Wight MD
Patient education is a core component of treating fibromyalgia and central sensitization disorders. We sought to evaluate whether patients with fibromyalgia prefer virtual or in-person educational classes as part of their treatment program, identify underlying factors with their educational modality choice, and highlight benefits or barriers associated with in-person or online educational sessions
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The Effect of Psychoeducation Based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model on Dysmenorrhoea in Nursing Students: A Single-Blind Randomised Controlled Study Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Sultan Ozkan-Sat PhD RN, Merve Isık PhD RN
The use of self-analgesics among women for dysmenorrhoea is common. Non-pharmacological methods can be employed to effectively cope with dysmenorrhoea. Psychoeducation based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model (SRM) is an affordable, easy, and non-pharmacological way that clinics can use to cope with dysmenorrhoea. This study aimed to investigate how psychoeducation affected dysmenorrhoea for nursing
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The Development and Implementation of the Fast-Pace Assessment Framework and Tiered Analgesic Orders for Opioid Optimization Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Marilyn Bazinski R.N. D.N.P., Catherine Lau M.D. SFHM, Brooke Clemons R.N. M.S.N., Lisa Purser R.N. B.S.N., Amy Kangwankij B.S.N. R.N., Lena Ngo R.N. M.S.N., Michael Lang M.D. M.P.H., Brianna Besen R.N. M.S.N., Kendall Gross Pharm.D. BCPS, Amber Borucki M.D., Matthias Behrends M.D., Christine Miaskowski R.N. Ph.D., Hildy Schell-Chaple R.N. Ph.D.
Within the context of the opioid epidemic, changes needed to be made in the prescription and administration of analgesics. The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and implementation of a project that utilized a holistic pain assessment framework and introduced new order sets to guide the integration of nonopioid, opioid, and co-analgesics in a quaternary care medical center. An interdisciplinary
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Determining the Effect of Telehealth Intervention for Lupus Patients on Pain, Happiness, and Life Activities: A Randomized Controlled Study Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Halil Ibrahim Tuna Ph.D. R.N., Selda Hakbilen M.D., Sema Yilmaz M.D., Gamze Unver R.N. Ph.D.
This study aims to determine the effect of a telehealth intervention for SLE patients on pain, happiness, and life activities. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled study. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 73 participants, including the experimental group ( = 37) and the control group ( = 36). Random number generation using Excel was used to determine how subjects were randomly
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Perceptions of Nurses Regarding Opioid Administration: A cross-sectional study Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 İpek Köse Tosunöz PhD, Şeyma Yurtseven PhD, Sevgi Deniz Doğan PhD
Opioids are important drugs used in pain management due to their strong analgesic effects. However, there is limited research on nurses' perceptions of administering opioids. This study aims to determine nurses' perceptions of administering opioids. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. A university hospital located in the south of Turkey. A self-reporting survey was provided to a convenience
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Effectiveness of Dry Heat Versus Moist Heat Modalities on Pain Intensity and Wound Healing of Episiotomies Among Postnatal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-17 Somayeh Alirezaei, Somayeh Makvandi, Zahra Hadizadeh Talasaz, Elham Manouchehri, Mona Larki
Comparison of the effects of dry heat versus moist heat therapy modalities on the intensity of pain and wound healing of episiotomies among postnatal women. A Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials. Six databases searched for original articles using relevant keywords until September 10, 2023, without time or language restrictions. All analyses employed Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
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The Problem of Pain in Lupus: Epidemiological Profiles of Patients Attending Multidisciplinary Pain Clinics Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Tiffany E. Jiang MS, Alissa P. Pascual, Nathan Le, Thy B. Nguyen MS, Sean Mackey MD PhD, Beth D. Darnall PhD, Julia F. Simard ScD, Titilola Falasinnu PhD
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) bear a significant burden of pain. We aimed to identify factors that distinguish patients with SLE referred to comprehensive pain clinics and those who are not. Characterizing this patient population will identify unmet needs in SLE management and inform efforts to improve pain care in rheumatology. Among patients with SLE with ≥2 rheumatology clinic
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Fatigue and Depressive Mood in Chronic Low Back Pain Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Anitha Saravanan Ph.D. R.N. ANP-BC, Prempreet Bajaj D.O., Herbert L. Matthews Ph.D., Dina Tell Ph.D., Angela Starkweather Ph.D. ACNP-BC CNRN, Linda Janusek Ph.D. R.N.
Fatigue is prevalent, problematic, and co-occurs in chronic low back pain. When left untreated, fatigue can increase depressive mood, and intensify pain burden and disability in patients with chronic low back pain. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of fatigue to depressive mood, pain severity, and pain interference in patients with chronic low back pain. A cross-sectional design
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Online Learning to Improve Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy About Managing Postoperative Pain in Older Adults Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Phichpraorn Youngcharoen PhD RN, Chayada Piyakhachornrot MNS RN
Older adults undergoing total knee arthroplasty may develop chronic pain without effective postoperative pain management. Increasing nurses’ knowledge, changing their attitudes, and developing their pain management self-efficacy could improve the effectiveness of pain management. To determine the effectiveness of an online learning program to help registered nurses to manage postoperative pain in older
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Effect of Education on Symptom Management and Control in Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Mahcube Cubukcu, Bekir Sahin, Dilek Kiymaz, Nur Simsek Yurt
This study aims to investigate the effect of an educational intervention on cancer patients receiving palliative care and their caregivers concerning symptom management and family needs. This study involved 120 participants—60 cancer patients and their respective caregivers—divided into intervention and control groups. Over a 2-week period, the intervention group received a comprehensive educational
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Management of Procedural Pain and Anxiety in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Laurence Leblanc RN MSc, Christine Genest RN PhD, Jade Villemaire RN BScN, Philippe Dodin, Jérôme Gauvin-Lepage RN PhD
Although there is a body of literature on the implementation of interventions to manage procedural pain and anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), we found no literature presenting the current state of knowledge on this topic. To review the state of knowledge on interventions for the management of procedural pain and anxiety in children and adolescents with ASD. A scoping review using
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Factors Affecting Postoperative Pain Beliefs Among Surgical Patients in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Pinar Tunc Tuna PhD, Halil Ibrahim Tuna PhD RN, Birsel Molu PhD, Alev Yildirim Keskin
Frequency, ability to cope, and severity of pain; the genetic structure of the individual affects their emotional and cultural characteristics, beliefs, and personal characteristics. It is stated that pain beliefs are one of the factors affecting emotional pain control and approach to pain. This study, it is aimed to determine the pain beliefs of individuals experiencing postoperative pain. Cross-sectional
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A Review of the Extent of Pain Catastrophizing in Patients Who Have Undergone Total Knee Replacement Pain Manag. Nurs. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Ai Lin MS, Zhi Qun Liu MS, Jia Pei Yao MS, Yan Hui Liu MS, Huan Wan MS
This study aimed to analyze the current status and influencing factors of pain catastrophizing in patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) and to provide a basis and reference for the clinical improvement of pain catastrophizing in these patients. This study was designed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, the Web of Science, the Elton B. Stephens Company, the Cochrane Library, Embase