Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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The aim of this study was to identify non-pharmacological pain relief therapies in children undergoing surgery. ⋯ In this study, we highlight the importance of non-pharmacological therapies in pediatric postoperative pain management. Cognitive-behavioral techniques, especially music therapy, video therapy, and therapeutic play, reduce pediatric postoperative pain. They are therefore effective therapies that nurses can use in this area. Further research into the effectiveness of storytelling is necessary, as the evidence is not entirely conclusive. More evidence is also needed on physical methods of pain relief, particularly massage.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effect of St. John's Wort Oil (Hypericum Perforatum L.) in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled and Qualitative Study.
Reducing pain and improving physical function are critical in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Although individuals use St. John's Wort oil to relieve pain due to osteoarthritis, no scientific research has been found investigating its effectiveness. ⋯ The results show that St. John's Wort oil helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and become physically more active. Additional research is warranted to better understand the effect of St. John's Wort oil on pain intensity and physical functions in people with knee osteoarthritis.
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Prior work has demonstrated differences in the transcriptome between those with and without chronic musculoskeletal pain. ⋯ The findings from this study provided some preliminary support that pain-related gene expression is similar between individuals with and without dementia.
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Observational Study
Do FIQR Severity Categories and Symptoms, Differentiate Between Continuous, Intermittent and Non-Opioid Users in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia?
Many fibromyalgia patients utilize opioids to treat symptoms. It is important to better understand nuances regarding this treatment option and any stigma associated with this treatment modality. ⋯ Opioid use is common in fibromyalgia and increases monotonically with FIQR severity. Multidisciplinary approaches which help patients perform daily activities, decrease feelings of overwhelm, accomplish goals, and reduce stigma may be beneficial.
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Pain constitutes a serious problem of a health, economic, ethical, and social equity nature affecting negatively quality of life. Its assessment is often subjected to overestimation or underestimation. ⋯ The differential variation between the observed pain and the perceived one resulted in 43.71% of cases, highlighting the dependence on the two variables: "area of hospitalization" and "intensity level". The observation and monitoring of pain did not appear to be a consolidated practice, thus representing an important area for investments in the nursing profession.