Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses
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Comparison of the effects of dry heat versus moist heat therapy modalities on the intensity of pain and wound healing of episiotomies among postnatal women. ⋯ Compared to sitz baths, dry heat reduced pain and improved episiotomy site healing in postnatal women. Therefore, dry heat, especially hair dryers, is suggested as a non-pharmacological strategy inside maternity hospitals, but additional targeted, high-quality trials are needed.
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Review
Management of Procedural Pain and Anxiety in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review.
Although there is a body of literature on the implementation of interventions to manage procedural pain and anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), we found no literature presenting the current state of knowledge on this topic. ⋯ Nurses must be able to implement appropriate interventions for the management of procedural pain and anxiety in youth with an autism spectrum disorder.
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This study aimed to analyze the current status and influencing factors of pain catastrophizing in patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) and to provide a basis and reference for the clinical improvement of pain catastrophizing in these patients. ⋯ Pain catastrophizing involves multiple factors, and it is necessary to explore the predictors affecting pain catastrophizing, improve the systematic evaluation of pain catastrophizing and adopt the appropriate intervention methods.
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To search for studies that address the efficacy of nonpharmacologic methods for pain relief in adults undergoing cardiac surgeries. ⋯ Some interventions, when combined with pharmacologic therapy, were effective in relieving postoperative pain after cardiac surgeries, according to the studies analyzed. However, most studies had significant methodological flaws, and further studies with high methodological quality are needed.
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Review Meta Analysis
Effectiveness of Cold Therapy for Pain and Anxiety Associated with Chest Tube Removal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
To assess the effectiveness of cold therapy for pain and anxiety associated with chest tube removal. ⋯ Cold therapy can reduce pain and anxiety associated with chest tube removal.