Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Low back pain is an important health problem causing serious physical, psychological, and economic losses in developed and developing countries. ⋯ While the functional performance, job satisfaction level, and quality of life in office workers with NSLBP with severe-intensity pain were lower, level of disability, depression were higher in office workers with NSLBP with mild-to-moderate-intensity pain.
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic influences of COPD patients. The worsening of their health status may contribute to a higher pain prevalence. ⋯ We concluded that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during the COVID-19 pandemic showed a rise the pronociceptive pain profile accompanied by increased psychological vulnerability.
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Persistent post-operative pain continues to occur in pediatric patients. Despite the growing amount of literature on causes, there is little discussion on treatment and prevention with a majority of studies focusing on specific surgeries. ⋯ Identifying risk factors is useful, however putting strategies into place for prevention is necessary. Early intervention and the implementation of strategies before and immediately after are best provided by a transitional pain service.
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Review Meta Analysis
Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Mindfulness Therapy on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness therapy (MT) for pain relief and quality of life (QOL) in patients with diabetic neuropathy. ⋯ Cognitive behavioral therapy or MT is effective for treating pain in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, improving the QOL, and reducing depressive symptoms. However, large-scale, multi-centre, rigorously designed RCTs are needed to further verify the long-term effects.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of a Virtual Program on Nurses' Pain-Related Knowledge and Pain-Measurement Skills.
Aim: To test whether a comprehensive virtual program for using pain scales to manage neonatal pain improved nurses' knowledge and skill acquisition. ⋯ The results showed that the e-learning program improved nurses' neonatal pain knowledge and pain-measurement skills compared with no training.