Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Chronic pain management is a major challenge for primary care providers (PCPs). PCPs manage many patients with chronic pain and other comorbidities including mental health problems like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Chronic pain and opioid problems are a national crisis, particularly among veterans (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2019). There are many veterans with chronic non-cancer pain who are being treated with opioids. Chronic opioid use has contributed to an epidemic of opioid-related adverse events (VA, 2017). Opioids not only result in poor pain control, but have associated risks such as misuse, overdose, and diversion which may be fatal (Frieden & Houry, 2016). ⋯ APRNs are in a key position to assess and treat patients based on current evidence while facilitating opioid titration. This initiative highlights that safe tapering of opioids is possible when utilizing a multidisciplinary approach for chronic pain management. Findings support the use of non-pharmacologic and non-opioid therapy for chronic pain management which can result in reduced patient-reported pain. Further research is warranted to examine both pharmacologic (non-opioid) and non-pharmacologic strategies that promote pain management while tapering opioids.
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To examine the association of hypertension with knee pain severity in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ Nurses can recommend adjunctive non-pharmacological treatments and adherence strategies to help control hypertension, which may help decrease OA knee pain.
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In this concept analysis article, we will clarify the concept "self-management of cancer pain" by identifying related antecedents, attributes, and consequences to further refine the conceptual and operational definitions of the concept. ⋯ Self-management of cancer pain was reported to be a self-regulation process with the aim to encourage patients to use skills attained through development of self-efficacy, so they can actively participate in their pain management. This outcome may enhance their quality of life by decreasing their pain, depression, and anxiety and increasing the availability of social support.
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Postoperative pain has a major influence on older adults' rehabilitation. There is a lack of knowledge regarding how older adults return to daily living after discharge. ⋯ No association was found between older adults with moderate to severe levels of pain during the first 5 days postoperatively and 1 year after surgery. Proactive follow-up strategies for older adults after discharge following THA may be indicated to promote optimal rehabilitation.