Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Multicenter Study
Pain, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients Undergoing Chronic Hemodialysis Treatment: A Multicentre Cohort Study.
Pain is a considerable health concern that interferes with hemodialysis treatment outcomes and can lead to a patient developing anxiety and depression. ⋯ The level of pain perceived by patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis therapy was generally low, especially in women. The study also demonstrated a positive association between levels of pain and anxiety and depression.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Psychosocial and Sensory Factors Contribute to Self-Reported Pain and Quality of Life in Young Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Psychosocial and sensory factors, including anxiety, depression, and pressure pain threshold have been used to cluster chronic symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This study examined the contribution of psychosocial sensory factors on pain interference and quality of life (QOL) in this population. ⋯ Psychosocial factors including coping and self-efficacy, and quantitative sensory testing factors significantly correlate with self-reported pain and QOL among young adults with IBS. This preliminary research calls for further interventional studies that target personalized psychosocial and quantitative sensory factors to improve pain management and quality of life in IBS patients.
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This systematic review was conducted to determine the effect of parental presence on the child's pain intensity during invasive procedures. ⋯ Parental presence and parental involvement during invasive procedures effectively reduced the children's pain levels. Since the number of studies with a high level of evidence regarding the effect of family participation on pain level is limited, it is recommended to conduct more randomized controlled studies.
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An understanding of nurse characteristics that influence pain management, which are potentially amenable to change, can help to refine and improve nurse education and practice, resulting in better patient outcomes. The purpose of this review was to identify nurse characteristics that influence their assessment of and intention to treat postoperative pain. ⋯ More studies are needed to investigate the influence of cultural characteristics on pain assessment and management. There is a need for further quantitative studies that explore the relationship between nurse characteristics and their pain management practice. Intervention studies using innovative educational approaches that change attitudes and biases, and improve practice are needed.
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AIM: This pilot study assessed the feasibility and impact of integrating a Life Care Specialist (LCS) into orthopaedic trauma care. ⋯ The findings indicate feasibility to integrate LCS into orthopaedic trauma care, evident by participant engagement and satisfaction, and that LCS serve as valuable resources to assist with pain management and opioid education.