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An exploration of nursing home residents' experiences of a non‐powered static air mattress overlay to prevent pressure ulcers

open access: yesInternational Wound Journal, Volume 17, Issue 5, Page 1166-1182, October 2020., 2020
Abstract Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue and are associated with a negative impact on well‐being and health‐related quality of life. This explorative, qualitative study aimed to explore the true meaning of elderly nursing home residents' perspectives and critical success factors when implementing a new non‐powered static ...
Brecht Serraes   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

BRD4/MAP2K7/PGF Signaling Axis Promotes Senescence and Extracellular Matrix Metabolism of Nucleus Pulposus Cells in Intervertebral Disk Degeneration

open access: yesAging Cell, Volume 24, Issue 6, June 2025.
This study identifies BRD4 as a key regulator in intervertebral disk degeneration (IDD), linking its upregulation to NP cell senescence and disrupted ECM metabolism through the BRD4/MAP2K7/PGF signaling cascade, offering a potential therapeutic target for IDD treatment.
Guangzhi Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing the therapeutic effect of local corticosteroid injections and laser in treating coccyx pains (sacrum) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Coccydynia (pain in the coccyx or tailbone) is a fairly common pain in the bottom of backbone that spreads towards sacrum and lower legs. Supportive treatments, such as corticosteroids, use of muscle relaxants and correction of body position can help ...
Mahmoudi, M.   +5 more
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Musculoskeletal mimics of lumbosacral radiculopathy

open access: yesMuscle &Nerve, Volume 71, Issue 5, Page 816-832, May 2025.
Abstract Electrodiagnostic evaluations are commonly requested for patients with suspected radiculopathy. Understanding lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions is essential for electrodiagnostic medicine specialists, as musculoskeletal disorders often mimic or coexist with radiculopathy.
Emma A. Bateman   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of a Novel Methodological Process for Needling Scars, Fascia, and Muscles in the Management of Myofascial Dysfunction and Chronic Pain in a Population Living With Social and Health Inequities: Quantitative Findings From a Longitudinal Observational Pilot Study

open access: yesPain Research and Management, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background: Nonpharmacological interventions are necessary tools for managing chronic pain to reduce dependence on prescribed analgesic medications. myoActivation® is an innovative systematic nonpharmacological assessment and needling process to help reduce chronic pain related to myofascial dysfunction (MFD).
Ly Nguyen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Care as tyranny: Miscellaneous observations

open access: yesAnthropology and Humanism, Volume 49, Issue 2, Page 93-104, December 2024.
Abstract This article focuses on undesired care transgressions that violate the intimacy, autonomy, and humanity of patients, pregnant women, and older people. Undesired care that hurts patients is referred to as “violence,” “abuse,” and “dehumanization.” This can take different forms: physical, verbal, and emotional, as well as deliberate negligence ...
Sjaak van der Geest, Coleta Platenkamp
wiley   +1 more source

The Visible and the Invisible: Reflections on Secrecy, Dehiscence and the Gaze of the Other in the Therapeutic Encounter

open access: yesBritish Journal of Psychotherapy, Volume 40, Issue 4, Page 570-581, November 2024.
Abstract Psychotherapy is broadly concerned with secrets. Often our clients bring us things which they have never told anyone, subjects they have felt unable to broach. What happens in the relationship when a secret is uncovered? In this article, I discuss how one's secrets finally being uncovered can invoke shame. However, the shame of being seen in a
Chindilani Filifilidh Andekalithan
wiley   +1 more source

RETRACTED: Complications and psychological impact of pressure ulcers on patients and caregivers

open access: yesInternational Wound Journal, Volume 21, Issue 4, April 2024.
Abstract Pressure ulcers are persistent skin lesions that have substantial detrimental effects on the physical well‐being of patients. Moreover, their psychological ramifications for both patients and their caregivers are becoming more widely acknowledged.
Li Qian   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Duncan. Pain in the tailbone. (Archiv of Surgery Vol. 34 No. 6. 1937, pp. 1088-1104)

open access: yesKazan medical journal, 1937
Based on the study of his material (278 cases), the author believes that pain in the coccyx is almost always caused by trauma, especially a fall in a sitting position. Coccyx pain is more common in women.
openaire   +2 more sources

Electroacupuncture Therapy for Tailbone pain caused by scoliosis:A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis

open access: yes
Scoliosis, a spinal deformity, often results in tailbone pain, impacting daily life. Traditional treatments include physical therapy and surgery, but electroacupuncture is emerging as an alternative.
Rui Qin
core   +1 more source

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