Articles: pain-management-methods.
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The public and healthcare professionals have become increasingly aware and accepting of the benefit in physical, psychological, social, and spiritual support for patients with cancer. Patients with cancer often seek nonpharmacologic interventions to complement conventional care and decrease the pain associated with cancer and its treatment. Most often referred to as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), these supportive therapies consist of a heterogeneous group of modalities used as adjuncts to allopathic health care. ⋯ This critical review of studies of biofield therapies emphasizes research using these modalities to decrease pain in patients with cancer. Although the therapies have demonstrated clinical efficacy, additional research is warranted. Oncology nurses should familiarize themselves with biofield therapies so they can offer informed recommendations to patients with cancer experiencing pain.
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Hospital practice (1995) · Feb 2012
ReviewAn update in options for the treatment of pain: a review of new opioid formulations.
In the past 2 decades, there has been a significant increase in the use of opioids for the management of chronic nonmalignant pain. This increase in usage has led to concerns of misuse and abuse of opioids. ⋯ In addition, alternative delivery systems have been developed to provide physicians with more options to provide adequate pain management for those with chronic pain. This article reviews new opioid options for the treatment of pain management and requirements of the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies program.
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Comparative Study
Using elastomeric infusion pumps for traumatic rib fracture pain.
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Feb 2012
Older adult osteoarthritis pain management: results from the 2008 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
To describe practitioners' prescription of recommended initial osteoarthritis (OA) pain treatments for older adults. ⋯ Referral to a rheumatologist or pain management specialist should be considered when pain intensity and/or pain interference with daily activities remains moderate or greater.