Introduction. Assessment and management of pain in older adults can be challenging, with persistent pain prevalence ranging from 25% to 80%, especially in long-term care homes (LTCH), where most seniors are unable to verbalize their pain.
Mann, Nikki+4 more
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Does Foot Massage Relieve Acute Postoperative Pain? a Literature Review [PDF]
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the current state of knowledge regarding foot massageto determine if foot massage has an effect on relieving acute postoperative pain.Method: The following questions were used to guide this review: How does pain occur?
Chanif, C. (Chanif)+2 more
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Digital Activity Markers in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the utility of smartwatch and smartphone‐based activity metrics for assessing disease severity and quality of life in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Methods In the electronic monitoring of disease activity in patients with CIDP (EMDA‐CIDP) trial, we performed a prospective ...
Lars Masanneck+15 more
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Sintomatología musculoesquelética en estudiantes de enfermería: un análisis de concepto [PDF]
Objective: to analyze the musculoskeletal symptomatology concept in undergraduate nursing students through Rodgers' evolutionary method. Method: An integrative review of the literature was performed for the identification and selection of ten articles.
Antunes, Ana Vanessa+5 more
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Multimodal Autonomic Biomarkers Predict Phenoconversion in Pure Autonomic Failure
ABSTRACT Background Pure autonomic failure (PAF) presents with autonomic failure without other neurological features. A third develop central neurological features, fulfilling criteria for multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Lewy body diseases (LBD), including Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies.
S. Koay+12 more
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The Validity, Reliability, Measurement Error, and Minimum Detectable Change of the 30‐Second Fast‐Paced Walk Test in Persons with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Novel Test of Short‐Distance Walking Ability [PDF]
Objective To develop and establish the reliability, validity, measurement error, and minimum detectable change of a novel 30‐second fast‐paced walk test (30SFW) in persons with knee osteoarthritis (OA) that is easy to administer and can quantify walking ...
Folkins, DPT, Erik+3 more
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How to measure mental pain: a systematic review assessing measures of mental pain
QuestionAlthough mental pain is present in many mental disorders and is a predictor of suicide, it is rarely investigated in research or treated in care. A valid tool to measure it is a necessary first step towards better understanding, predicting and ultimately relieving this pain.Study selection and analysisFollowing the Preferred Reporting Items for
Charvet, Camille+7 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To identify metabolic patterns in the brain and musculoskeletal system of stiff person syndrome spectrum disorders (SPSD) patients over time using PET imaging and evaluate the impact of immune therapy on metabolic activity as a surrogate for treatment response.
Munther M. Queisi+4 more
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Dor pós-operatória em pacientes submetidos à craniotomia eletiva
JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A dor é uma experiência subjetiva e multidimensional, comum em pacientes submetidos a operações. Os objetivos do estudo foram identificar a intensidade e verificar o registro da dor em prontuário, de pacientes submetidos à ...
Maria do Carmo de Oliveira Ribeiro+5 more
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Deriving health state utilities for the numerical pain rating scale
Background The use of patient reported outcome measures within cost-effectiveness analysis has become commonplace. However, specific measures are required that produce values, referred to as 'utilities', that are capable of generating quality adjusted ...
Retsa Peny+5 more
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