Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effect of Psychoeducation Based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model on Dysmenorrhoea in Nursing Students: A Single-Blind Randomised Controlled Study.
The use of self-analgesics among women for dysmenorrhoea is common. Non-pharmacological methods can be employed to effectively cope with dysmenorrhoea. Psychoeducation based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model (SRM) is an affordable, easy, and non-pharmacological way that clinics can use to cope with dysmenorrhoea. ⋯ The psychoeducation reduced the severity of dysmenorrhoea pain and the functional and emotional impact levels of dysmenorrhoea and it was proved to be effective at helping the subjects cope with pain in the long term.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Feasibility of In-Home Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease.
This study assessed the feasibility of an in-home virtual reality intervention for chronic pain in adults with sickle cell disease. ⋯ The first known application of in-home virtual reality for chronic pain in adults with sickle cell disease was successful. Findings can inform future in-home investigations of virtual reality in this underserved population.