Articles: postoperative-pain.
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Clinical nursing research · Nov 2001
Adult patients' postoperative pain descriptions and responses to the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire.
This study examined the clinical usefulness of the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ). Thirty postoperative patients were asked to describe their postoperative pain and were then administered the SF-MPQ. ⋯ Pain descriptions by patients that go beyond pain intensity descriptions may communicate more precise information about the pain and lead to more effective pain interventions. Patients with difficulty describing their pain might be assisted by using the SF-MPQ.
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This study investigated the views of parents and nurses about the involvement of parents in the management of their child's pain during the first 48 hours after surgery. ⋯ These findings may be somewhat explained by differing views and a lack of effective communication between parents and nurses. There is a clear need for nurses to discuss parent involvement with parents and negotiate roles in relation to pain management.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Nov 2001
A portable, disposable device for patient-controlled epidural analgesia following Caesarean section: evaluation by patients and nurses.
Twenty patients undergoing elective Caesarean section were provided with a pethidine-primed disposable Go Medical epidural infuser for postoperative pain control. Patients and nurses evaluated the device by completing a questionnaire. ⋯ The patients expressed a high level of satisfaction with the device and all would use it again if offered the chance. We conclude that the Go Medical epidural infuser is a safe and effective device as used in the postnatal ward setting.