BackgroundEffective pain management is closely related to nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward pain. Limited studies have been performed nurses’ in hospitals low-income areas.AimsThis study surveyed the of nurses county from areas Hunan Province, China.Setting participantsThe included 4,668 registered working 48 China.MethodsA cross-sectional examined with regard using Chinese version Knowled...

background & aim: nowadays, new methods related to pain management have emerged. however, it has been reported in studies that post-operative pain management is inadequate. the purpose of this study was determined to pain levels of the patients after gynecologic surgery and nursing interventions. methods & materials: this descriptive study was undertaken as a multicenter study in the gynecologi...

This study presents a case of SIRVA-induced adhesive capsulitis and the subsequent physiotherapy intervention. It details patient’s journey using CARE guidelines. The main symptoms included persistent pain reduced range motion for flexion, abduction, internal external rotation shoulder. Interventions active passive mobilisation via capsular stretching, home exercise programs. At more than two y...

conclusions no evidence-based guidelines exist on the use of analgesics in patients with liver disease and cirrhosis. as a result pain management in these patients generates considerable misconception among health care professionals, leading under-treatment of pain in this population. providing concrete guidelines toward the administration of these agents will lead to more efficient and safer p...

OBJECTIVE To assess the relative effectiveness of combining self-management and strength training for improving functional outcomes in patients with early knee osteoarthritis. METHODS We conducted a randomized intervention trial lasting 24 months at an academic medical center. Community-dwelling middle-aged adults (n = 273) ages 35-64 years with knee osteoarthritis, pain, and self-reported ph...

Today, opiate-based prescription painkillers account for significant morbidity and mortality in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prescription painkiller overdose has reached epidemic proportions over the past decade. This article explores the focus on inadequate treatment of pain in the U.S. and the subsequent rise of prescription painkiller abuse, misuse, a...

BACKGROUND Pain experienced by children in emergency departments (EDs) is often poorly assessed and treated. Although local protocols and strategies are important to ensure appropriate staff behaviours, few studies have focussed on pain management policies at hospital or department level. This study aimed at describing the policies and reported practices of pain assessment and treatment in a na...

Background: This study aimed to determine neonatal nurses’ perceptions of knowledge and practice in pain management in NICUs & neonatal units. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. A total of 120 neonatal nurses who working in NICUs & neonatal units in Ardebil province, Iran were selected using the convenience sampling technique. A questionnaire of Nurses’ Perceptions of...