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Effectiveness Of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation On Postoperative Pain With Movement, Barbara Rakel, Rita Frantz
Effectiveness Of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation On Postoperative Pain With Movement, Barbara Rakel, Rita Frantz
Barbara A. Rakel
This study tested the effectiveness of episodic transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as a supplement to pharmacologic analgesia on pain with movement and at rest after abdominal surgery and evaluated whether its use during walking and vital capacity maneuvers enhances performance of these activities. TENS, with a modulated frequency, intensity as high as the subject could tolerate, and electrodes placed on either side and parallel to the incision, was compared to placebo TENS and pharmacologic analgesia alone (control) by using a crossover design. Self-report of pain intensity, walking function, and vital capacity were assessed on 33 subjects. TENS resulted in …
Nonpharmacologic Treatment Of Pain, M. Titler, B. Rakel
Nonpharmacologic Treatment Of Pain, M. Titler, B. Rakel
Barbara A. Rakel
Nonpharmacologic interventions for pain treatment are important complementary therapies but are not substitutes for pharmacologic management of pain. Use of nonpharmacologic pain treatments in critical care settings is helpful to decrease pain, but the challenge remains for nurses to have the knowledge, time, and skill to use these interventions in a busy daily practice with severely ill patients. Although numerous studies testing the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic interventions for pain management are available, the varying methods and interventions used in these studies make it difficult to draw conclusions. Further research on the use of these interventions for pain reduction is necessary …
Physical Modalities In Chronic Pain Management, Barbara Rakel, J. Barr
Physical Modalities In Chronic Pain Management, Barbara Rakel, J. Barr
Barbara A. Rakel
The following conclusions can be made based on review of the evidence: There is limited but positive evidence that select physical modalities are effective in managing chronic pain associated with specific conditions experienced by adults and older individuals. Overall, studies have provided the most support for the modality of therapeutic exercise. Different physical modalities have similar magnitudes of effects on chronic pain. Therefore, selection of the most appropriate physical modality may depend on the desired functional outcome for the patient, the underlying impairment, and the patient's preference or prior experience with the modality. Certain patient characteristics may decrease the effectiveness …
Effectiveness Of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation For Treatment Of Hyperalgesia And Pain, J. Desantana, D. Walsh, C. Vance, Barbara Rakel, K. Sluka
Effectiveness Of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation For Treatment Of Hyperalgesia And Pain, J. Desantana, D. Walsh, C. Vance, Barbara Rakel, K. Sluka
Barbara A. Rakel
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a nonpharmacologic treatment for pain relief. TENS has been used to treat a variety of painful conditions. This review updates the basic and clinical science regarding the use of TENS that has been published in the past 3 years (ie, 2005-2008). Basic science studies using animal models of inflammation show changes in the peripheral nervous system, as well as in the spinal cord and descending inhibitory pathways, in response to TENS. Translational studies show mechanisms to prevent analgesic tolerance to repeated application of TENS. This review also highlights data from recent randomized, placebo-controlled trials …
Assessment And Treatment Of Postoperative Pain In Older Adults, Barbara Rakel, Keela Herr
Assessment And Treatment Of Postoperative Pain In Older Adults, Barbara Rakel, Keela Herr
Barbara A. Rakel
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