Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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The self-care of type 1 diabetes (T1D) includes undergoing procedures with needles several times daily, which may cause pain and fear. ⋯ Children and adolescents who perceive greater pain during needle-related procedures have poorer coping ability. Pediatric diabetes teams need to identify those in need of extra support to develop pain coping strategies.
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Pain is underrecognized and undertreated in patients with dementia. It has been suggested that nurses' attitudinal barriers may contribute to the challenges surrounding pain assessment and management in dementia. ⋯ It is essential that nurses gain confidence in distinguishing signs and symptoms of pain from behavioral changes in dementia. It is important to improve interdisciplinary communication and to get physicians to listen and prioritize pain assessment and management.
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This systematic review aimed to summarize and provide an update on clinical studies investigating the effects of auricular point acupressure (APA) on pain relief, in addition to the APA methods of delivery and operation. ⋯ This systematic review revealed important trends in APA treatments, which could be essential in determining treatment efficacy.