Articles: pain-management-methods.
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Clinical Trial
Internet-based pain self-management for veterans: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the Pain EASE program.
To develop and test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy-based, internet-delivered self-management program for chronic low back pain (cLBP) in veterans. ⋯ Veterans with cLBP may benefit from technology-delivered interventions, which may also reduce pain interference. Overall, veterans found that Pain EASE, an internet-based self-management program, is feasible and satisfactory for cLBP.
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To evaluate clinical and workplace outcomes from an evidence-based virtual behavioral therapy program for individuals with pain and behavioral health issues. ⋯ Participants in a virtually delivered behavioral therapy program for pain experienced significant improvements in pain intensity, pain interference, behavioral health symptoms, and work productivity.
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Changes over time to self-managed chronic pain treatments are not a routine part of pain management discussions and might provide insight into adjustments that improve pain outcomes. ⋯ The ePMLHC has the potential to enhance communication about past pain management treatments and promote more personalized pain treatment regimens, but further development is required.
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Cancer pain is a common symptom experienced by patients, caused either by the disease or its treatment. Morphine remains the most effective and recommended treatment for cancer pain. However, cancer patients still do not receive appropriate management for their pain, and under-treatment is common. ⋯ There are still barriers to effective CPM, which might result in unrelieved cancer pain. Therefore, more educational programmes and training for professionals on CPM are needed. Furthermore, patients, caregivers, and the public need more general awareness and adequate level of knowledge about CPM.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Self-administered acupressure for knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
To test the acceptability and feasibility of self-administered acupressure as an intervention for knee pain among middle-aged and older adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). ⋯ A two-session self-administered acupressure training was acceptable to and feasible in participants with KOA. The data generated allowed for calculation of a sample size for a definitive randomized controlled trial (RCT) to confirm whether self-acupressure is effective for pain management in KOA. Furthermore trials with adequate power and longer follow-up periods are warranted.