Der Schmerz
-
There are no outcome studies for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors one year after hospital discharge in Germany. ⋯ Despite an interview technique aimed to reduce attribution bias by patients, one third of COVID-19 inpatient survivors report PCS one year after hospitalization. The complete article is written in English.
-
Given the large number of palliative patients cared for by the emergency services, education and training in palliative care topics are playing an increasingly important role. To support decision-making in an emergency setting a palliative or emergency card has been introduced in many cities. ⋯ The Paramedic Palliative Care Test (PARPACT) is a validated measurement tool for testing educational interventions in paramedicine.
-
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders. Ambulatory care currently does not provide a structured multimodal approach, even though multimodal therapy is recommended. ⋯ The cluster analysis indicated differential user types. Approximately 23% of the study population receives the recommended multimodal therapy.