Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Review
Efficacy of Acupuncture in Postoperative Pain-Relieving: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of acupuncture in relieving postoperative pain. ⋯ Acupuncture is an acceptable choice for relieving postoperative pain since it is convenient, effective, and acceptable. Nurses can provide tailored guidance for patients to enhance their recovery and satisfaction.
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This study aimed to determine the tendency of older adults to present to the emergency department with pain complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the prepandemic period. ⋯ During the COVID-19 pandemic, our study revealed fewer presentations to the emergency department for pain-related complaints. To prevent severe health problems from delayed care, we recommend expanding telemedicine, remote pain management, and home-based care. Further research is needed to examine the long-term effects of increased myalgia and joint pain.
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of relaxation exercise with VR (Virtual Reality) glasses on pain severity, anxiety level, and vital signs in patients undergoing endoscopy. ⋯ Relaxation exercise performed with virtual reality glasses has positive effects on mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, heart rate and respiratory rate in patients undergoing endoscopy. In line with these results, it is recommended that the use of virtual reality glasses during endoscopy should be widespread by nurses.
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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) is a noninvasive technique that involves the application of electrical stimulation to specific acupoints on the skin. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of TEAS in alleviating postoperative pain after gynecological surgeries. ⋯ Overall, the findings of this meta-analysis suggest that TEAS may be a promising adjunctive therapy for alleviating postoperative pain in gynecological surgery patients. However, caution should be exercised when interpreting the results and making clinical recommendations based on the low to moderate quality of the current evidence. Further high-quality studies are needed to confirm these results and establish optimal treatment protocols for TEAS in this patient population.