BMJ : British medical journal
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Perineal massage in labour and prevention of perineal trauma: randomised controlled trial.
To determine the effects of perineal massage in the second stage of labour on perineal outcomes. ⋯ The practice of perineal massage in labour does not increase the likelihood of an intact perineum or reduce the risk of pain, dyspareunia, or urinary and faecal problems.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Randomised crossover trial of transdermal fentanyl and sustained release oral morphine for treating chronic non-cancer pain.
To compare patients' preference for transdermal fentanyl or sustained release oral morphine, their level of pain control, and their quality of life after treatment. ⋯ Transdermal fentanyl was preferred to sustained release oral morphine by patients with chronic non-cancer pain previously treated with opioids. The main reason for preference was better pain relief, achieved with less constipation and an enhanced quality of life.