Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain
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To evaluate the effectiveness of low-dosed outpatient biopsychosocial interventions versus active physical interventions on pain intensity and disability in adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain. ⋯ This meta-analysis suggests that low-dosed PCBI has favorable effects in terms of disability and pain intensity compared to active physical treatments alone. All conducted meta-analyses indicate that biopsychosocial interventions produce better outcomes than active physical treatment alone. Therefore, we strongly recommend decision makers and clinical practitioners to analyze how psychosocial elements can be introduced into outpatient (low-dosed) CLBP interventions.
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Despite the demonstrated analgesic efficacy of scalp block (SB) during the immediate postoperative period, the impact of SB on pain outcomes at postoperative 24 and 48 h in adults receiving craniotomy remains unclear. ⋯ This meta-analysis demonstrated that scalp block not only provided hemodynamic stability immediately after surgical incision but was also associated with a lower pain score and morphine consumption at postoperative 24 h. Further studies are needed for elucidation of its findings.
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy of quadratus lumborum block on post-operative pain and side-effects in patients who underwent urological surgery: A meta-analysis.
Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is considered a novel nerve block for postoperative pain control. However, its efficacy after urological surgery remains unclear. ⋯ QLB exhibited a favorable effect of postoperative analgesia with reduced postoperative complications at rest or during movement after urological surgery. However, it is still a novel technology at a primary stage, which needs further research to develop.
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Review Meta Analysis
Exercise-induced hypoalgesic effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To evaluate the exercise-induced hypoalgesic (EIH) effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain. ⋯ Isometric and ROM exercises exerted hypoalgesia at local and remote sites. A larger EIH effect following submaximal aerobic exercises was exerted at the remote testing site compared with the local site.
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Review Meta Analysis
Application of Cinnarizine in Migraine Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
To investigate and analyze the available data on the prophylactic effectiveness of cinnarizine in migraine disorder. ⋯ Cinnarizine can be considered a safe and effective medication for migraine prophylaxis. However, the relatively small sample size made reaching a definite conclusion impossible. Therefore, a higher number of randomized controlled trials are recommended to be taken place to clarify the situation further.