Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Low back pain is a common problem experienced during pregnancy, negatively affecting quality of life. ⋯ The prevalence of low back pain in pregnancy is quite high, and low back pain slightly limits women's activities of daily living.
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There is currently no gold standard instrument for assessing pain in severely cognitively impaired adults who are unable to provide self-report. ⋯ The results of this study indicate that the PACSLAC may be the more reliable tool over the PAINAD; however, rater training and familiarity with the tool is critical.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effect of Position Support During Orthopedic Surgery on Postoperative Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Positional pain affect the patient's healing process after the operation. Anti-pressure positioning pads are medical products used to support the patient positioning during surgical procedures. ⋯ The conclusion of this study demonstrated that postoperative pain related to positioning, not the surgical procedure itself, was decreased when antipressure gel pads and viscoelastic sponge support were used together. An unanticipated benefit discovered during the study was earlier mobilization of the study group compared to the control group.
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Although qualitative studies have been conducted to identify barriers and facilitators that influence the pain management of older adults with dementia, as far as we know, only a very recent study (Andrews et al., 2019) has used participatory action research (PAR) as a methodology for studying pain management. It allows nurses to examine and improve their practice based on their realities and within their context. ⋯ Involving nurses directly in research on their practices can result in precise proposals for improvements based on their needs and oriented toward improving the quality of care. Moreover, our results confirm previous findings in other countries.
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Invasive interventions can produce fear, anxiety, and pain in children. This may negatively affect the children's treatment and care. ⋯ The results of this study showed that the children in the CBIP group had a lower pain level during venipuncture compared to those restrained for the procedure.