Articles: pain-measurement.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Monochromatic Infrared Light on Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Randomized Controlled Trial.
To evaluate the effect of 890 nm Monochromatic Infrared Light (MIR) associated with a physical therapy protocol on pain in individuals with diabetic Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy. ⋯ 890 nm MIR improves Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy patient care due to relief of neuropathic pain.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Topical Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Seed Oil on Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common and debilitating diseases, especially in the elderly. Hemp seed oil is a plant product that has been used as a food or drug since ancient times because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. ⋯ Hemp seed oil led to greater improvements in VAS pain score and WOMAC parameters, but not knee flexion range, compared to placebo. There were no differences in measured outcomes comparing hemp seed oil and diclofenac gel.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Pain and Stress in Nursing College Students With Cervical Pain: A Single-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
This study aimed to examine the effects of auricular acupressure (AA) on neck pain and stress in nursing students with neck pain. ⋯ AA applied for four weeks was found to be safe, noninvasive, and effective in reducing neck pain in nursing students with cervical pain.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effects of Virtual Reality Application on Pain Intensity, Anxiety Level and Patient Satisfaction in Patients Who Undergo Bronchoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Bronchoscopy is a medical procedure that allows imaging of the airways and lungs. With the help of a light and camera at its tip, the bronchoscope device can enter the airway and provide real-time visualization. Since most patients are conscious during the bronchoscopy procedure, they may experience pain and anxiety regarding possible complications and an uncertain outcome. ⋯ Study results for this sample revealed that the use of VR decreased pain intensity scores, state anxiety levels, anxiety severity, diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate, and increased O2 saturation in patients who underwent bronchoscopy. In line with these results, VR should be considered during bronchoscopy procedures.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
The use of abstract animations and a graphical body image for assessing pain outcomes among adults with sickle cell disease.
Painimation, a novel digital pain assessment tool, allows patients to communicate their pain quality, intensity, and location using abstract animations (painimations) and a paintable body image. This study determined the construct validity of painimations and body image measures by testing correlations with validated pain outcomes in adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). Analyses used baseline data from a multisite randomized trial of 359 adults with SCD and chronic pain. ⋯ This demonstrates animations and body image data can assess SCD pain severity, potentially with more accuracy than a 0-10 scale. Future research will explore whether Painimation can differentiate biological and psychosocial pain components. PERSPECTIVE: This article presents the preliminary construct validity of Painimation in SCD by examining the associations of "painimations" and body area image data with daily e-diary and traditional self-report pain outcomes.