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Conservative management of low back pain [PDF]
Back pain is prevalent worldwide, but back pain disability has reached epidemic proportions in many industrialised societies. Few patients have serious medical pathology or direct neurological involvement requiring surgery.
Frank, AO, De Souza, LH
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Pain and pain management in dermatology [PDF]
SummaryIt is estimated that 23 million Germans suffer from chronic pain. A recent survey has revealed that 30 % of chronic pain patients are dissatisfied with their pain management. Furthermore, five million Germans suffer from neuropathic pain, 20 % of whom are inadequately treated. Pain is also a symptom of many dermatologic diseases, which is mostly
Ulrike, Beiteke +3 more
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Objectives. The objective of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of the temporary spinal cord stimulation (SCS) versus pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) in treating postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Methods.
Xiaohong Li +6 more
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Pain is described as being whatever the experiencing person says it is, and their perception of pain is determined by their mood and morale and the meaning of the pain for them. Cancer pain is common, and prevalence is related to the stage of the illness: 59% in patients undergoing treatment, and 64% in those with advanced disease. Pain is multi-causal
Perry G, Fine, Michael A, Ashburn
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The management of elderly patients with pain. [PDF]
This research project is designed to determine a plan of assessment and intervention, which can be used by nurses in the community to help elderly patients cope with painful conditions.
Walker, Jan
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Introduction to Advancing Practice in Pain Management [PDF]
This book showcases the development and evaluation of innovative examples of pain management initiatives by advanced practitioners. It considers each service development or community initiative both in terms of advanced practice nursing and pain ...
Christensen, Martin +6 more
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Elderly patients with various comorbidities are more likely to suffer from proximal femur fractures. It is also a painful fracture, and poor pain management can have serious physiological and psychological consequences, such as acute delirium.
O. S. M. Abd Elmaksoud +3 more
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Parental experiences of pediatric chronic pain management services
An in-depth analysis of parents' experiences and perceptions of their child's pain management is required to understand best practice in this developing area. Aim: This qualitative study examined parents' experiences of paediatric chronic pain management
Maciver, Donald +2 more
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Background Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive and usually lethal pulmonary disease. Despite considerable research efforts, no effective therapeutic strategy for pulmonary fibrosis has been developed.
Li Min +8 more
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'I think positivity breeds positivity': a qualitative exploration of the role of family members in supporting those with chronic musculoskeletal pain to stay at work [PDF]
Background: It is proposed that family members are important sources of support in helping those with chronic musculoskeletal pain to remain at work, but the phenomenon remains largely unexplored.
Reneman, Michiel +11 more
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