Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Opioid medications are necessary in the treatment of critically ill infants; however. prolonged use may lead to withdrawal syndrome. The purpose of this study was to assess feasibility of delivering an acupressure protocol for the treatment of iatrogenic withdrawal in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit as well as impact and acceptance of acupressure as an adjunct treatment. ⋯ These findings support future research with larger sample sizes to improve clinical treatment of infants physically dependent on sedative medications.
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This study aimed to compare acute care postoperative patients monitored by standard care to those monitored through virtual ward technology by pain team to evaluate status in real-time. ⋯ The "cloud-based virtual ward" management model proposed in this study may improve the care of patients with acute postoperative pain. By reviewing the two pain management models for postoperative patients, we were able to compare the incidence of postoperative adverse reactions and use the standard process of the integrated medical care "cloud-based virtual ward" management model to optimize the management of postoperative patients and promote their health outcomes.
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on pain, functionality, quality of life, and analgesic consumption in patients undergoing TKR. ⋯ Nurses can provide effective postoperative pain control in patients undergoing TKR, increase functionality, accelerate the healing process, and improve their quality of life by using TENS, a non-pharmacological treatment method, in the perioperative period.
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Pain is one of the most common and harmful symptoms experienced by individuals with acute herpetic neuralgia (AHN). In this population, studies to determine the causes that affect patients taking medications compliance are rare. This study aimed to construct a predictive model for medication compliance of patients with AHN and to verify its performance. ⋯ The prediction model constructed in this study had good predictive performance and provided a reference for early clinical screening of independent factors that affected the medication compliance of patients with AHN.
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This paper describes phantom limb pain (PLP), its impact on patients, and the various treatment options, including pharmacologic and complementary therapies. It investigates the efficacy of incorporating complementary and alternative therapies, both invasive and noninvasive, for amputees who have not achieved satisfactory results with pharmacologic treatments and suffer from adverse drug events. Furthermore, with the predicted increase in limb amputations, it is crucial for nurses, as frontline providers, to understand PLP, be prepared to manage persistent pain and associated psychological and functional issues and educate patients and families about alternative treatment options. ⋯ The pathogenesis of PLP remains unclear, complicating the identification of causes and the selection of targeted therapies for each patient. Uncontrolled PLP can severely impact the quality of life, causing psychological distress and loss of productivity. Traditional pharmacologic therapy often requires supplementation with other options due to PLP's refractory nature. A comprehensive, multimodal treatment plan, including non-pharmacologic therapies, can enhance rehabilitation and reduce complications. Incorporating these therapies can decrease reliance on medications, particularly opioids, and mitigate side effects. Although many potential PLP treatments exist, further clinical studies are needed to determine their effectiveness and establish protocols for optimizing patient outcomes.