Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialValidation of a fentanyl transdermal adhesion scoring tool for use in clinical practice.
The therapeutic efficacy of a transdermal system (TDS) is directly related to the adhesion of TDS, with partial adhesion resulting in lower plasma concentration. Currently there is no TDS adhesion scoring tool available for use in the clinical setting. ⋯ Overall, the TDS adhesion score determined by the participants visually in this study corresponded well to those generated by photo editing software, thus rendering the scoring system highly valid. The FDA scoring system is an adequate tool for assessing fentanyl TDS adhesion in clinical practice.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Application of therapeutic harp sounds for quality of life among hospitalized patients.
Hospitalized patients experience symptoms including pain and anxiety that may negatively affect their well-being and overall quality of life (QOL), even when medical interventions are deemed successful. ⋯ There is evidence of strong positive effects on the QOL of hospitalized patients who received therapeutic harp sound treatment along with standard care.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Perceptions of complementary medicine integration in supportive cancer care of Arabs and Jews in Israel: a cross-cultural study.
There is a dearth of studies on how cultural background influences patients' attitudes and choices regarding complementary and traditional medicine (CTM) integration. ⋯ Although quality of life-related expectations are more pronounced among Jewish respondents, both groups share the expectation from their health care providers to be actively involved in construction of a tailored integrative CTM treatment plan.
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Pain is a common and significant symptom experienced by children with advanced malignant disease. There is limited research on pain management of these children at home. ⋯ PCA with a CADD can be used to manage pain in the home setting. Dose adjustments and opioid switches were performed with no adverse incidents.