Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Poorly controlled pain in patients is related to several complications, such as increased nosocomial infections and mortality, where nurses play a crucial role. ⋯ A knowledge gap exists regarding nurses' pharmacological and assessment concepts, and there are differences in knowledge depending on professional group. The KASRP allows for a good discrimination of low levels of knowledge.
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Bone marrow aspiration (BMA) or biopsy is a necessary and frequent procedure for diagnosis and monitoring of hematological diseases. Pharmacological pain management approaches exist; however, previous experience and psychological preparation for BMA may impact pain perception. ⋯ Results revealed the lack of a standardized approach to procedural pain management for BMA in this study sample. Assessing a patient's pain experience is a key component to identifying effective pain management for BMA.
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a chronic centralized pain disorder characterized by widespread pain and fatigue. Of those affected by FMS, the majority are women, and minimal research exists involving men. The purpose of this paper is to describe the pain and fatigue experiences of men with FMS from two Western countries, Spain and the United States, in order to support more accurate and earlier recognition and diagnosis in men. ⋯ The present study could be useful for anyone treating men suffering from FMS, especially care providers in nursing, medical, and psychology fields. These initial findings may prompt a closer examination of recommendations for assessment and diagnostic criteria used internationally for patients with FMS with better recognition of men's experience.
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Pain is a common health problem in undergraduate students. Pain prevalence, pain management strategies and knowledge among healthcare groups has not been revealed yet. ⋯ Education regarding pain management should be developed that considers differences among disciplines. Additionally, poor pain management knowledge could affect the quality of care students provide to patients after graduation. Enhancing pain management knowledge by providing suitable pain management education in universities may contribute to better pain management for students, and this may translate to their work in clinical settings.
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Chronic non-cancer pain affects about 20% of the population worldwide. The effect of medical treatment in isolation is often limited. A multidisciplinary approach has been strongly advocated to help manage patients' pain more effectively. ⋯ Initial improvements in patients' ability to cope with pain and to perform daily activities were demonstrated following participation in the brief multidisciplinary group pain program. Future randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm that the results are due to patients' participation in the program.