The study notes that prostate screenings can have an ill effect on sexual health and performance if not effectively stops sexual function in general. The study notes that multi-modal approach is a good one but also notes that are always drawbacks, obvious and not so obvious, despite the approach actually selected in the end (Aktoz et al
, 2006). Similarly, a pediatric study in 2005 found that hypnosis on children that were being subject to any invasive procedure, including biopsies and such, had the same positive effects (Butler et al
In a different vein, other research found that not all pain management techniques involve the use of drugs. It was discovered per a study published in 2006 that the use of music with patients undergoing certain procedures including C-clamp coronary procedures (among other radiologic procedures) had a role in soothing and easing the patient if they were agitated or had an elevated mood of any sort (Chan et al
It was found that surgical drainage was much more effective than endoscopic drainage for patients with chronic pancreatitis. This finding is relevant to the concept in this report because many of the associated procedures involve the use of stents (Chennat & Waxman, 2007)
The biggest plot points for relief, in terms of percentage, were in the center and at the 80 to 90% "better" range. Literally no patients reported no relief at all as all reported either an improvement or a regression (Choi, Kim, Kang, Lee & Lee, 2011)
One example cited was found by the author of this report in a 2003 study that noted that radiologic screens can be used to analyze cartilage and ligaments in the knee. Sure, having one's knee scoped can be painful but the knowledge gained from such analysis can actually help the patient immeasurably more in the long run (Jackson, O'Malley & Kroenke, 2003)
They note that stents are used specifically to relieve pain in some instances. For that reason, the pain associated with the placement and maintenance of the stent should be included with the analysis of how much less pain will be present after the stent is properly placed (Katanuma et al
com 2010). One central issue in their use is addiction or continued use of the drug despite harm to the user, such as legal problems, relationship conflicts and loss of job (Benedict, 2008)
His secondary needs relate to the care of his wife with dementia and sagging hope for the future. Assessment Tools of Chronic Pain Many of these proven reliable and valid tools include the Brief Pain Inventory, the McGill Pain Questionnaire and the Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire, the Massachusetts General Hospital Pain Center's Pain Assessment Form, and Neuropathic Screening Tools (Brevik et al
Self-management includes simple pain control, exercise, wearing the right footwear, and weight control (Mitchell & Hurley). Psychological interventions are aimed at cognitive processing and behavioral change, using relapse prevention techniques (Kroner-Herwig, 2009)
And it includes a clear management of risks through cautions and by documenting these cautions (Benedict). Non-Pharmacological Therapies These are physiotherapy or physical therapy, hydrotherapy, verbal and written information about the illness, Chronic Behavior Therapy or CBT, alternative medicine, homeopathic remedies, Transcutaneous Electrial Nerve Stimulation or TENS, and self-management (Mitchell & Hurley, 2008)
Psychological interventions, on the whole, have not proved to be effective in primary care (Kroner-Herwig). The Multi-disciplinary Chronic Pain Team The main goals of this team are to improve or restore the patient's total function, alleviate his pain condition where possible, and introduce communication and coping skills and adaptive behaviors (Peng, 2008)
He states that the nuclear magnetic resonance suggests that the acupuncture produces measurable effects on important brain structures. (Kaptchuk, 2002) For all the foregoing it can be said that Endorphin neurons are undoubtedly involved in the cerebral dispensation of painful stimuli
Pain Management HOW TO MAKE IT GO AWAY Recent health records show that more than 86 million Americans suffer pain of some sort at any given time (Thomas, 2009)
¶ … Pain management: a review of organisation models with integrated processes for the management of pain in adult cancer patients" in the Journal of Clinical Nursing, the authors report "a review of the literature conducted to identify organization models in cancer pain management that contain integrated care processes and describe their effectiveness" (Brink-Huis, van Achterberg & Schoonhoven, 2000)
Towards this goal, many state nursing boards have instituted accountability models that recognize how nurses are already knowledgeable in assessing a patient's pain. Based on this knowledge, and in addition to greater accountability, many nurses now have the authority and autonomy to make decisions regarding a patient's pain management (Chaska 2001)
The application of bioethical principles means that a clinician has to balance the potential benefits of medical treatment against any potential harm to the patient. The clinician's task thus goes beyond medical interventions to treat a person's illness or save a person's life (Henkelman and Dalinis 1998)
Among the Pain Relief Act's important provisions protected health care workers from possible lawsuits or disciplinary procedures or even lawsuits. This law thus helps to address the clinicians' fears that treating pain could leave them vulnerable to disciplinary action (Johnson 2003)
In addition, qualified nurse practitioners in Kansas, Minnesota and the District of Columbia can prescribe Schedule I drugs when necessary. These drugs include potentially addictive narcotics such as heroin and hallucinogens (Lazarus and Downing 2003)
6 million registered nurses in the United States today, in addition to 700,000 licensed practical nurses. The sheer numbers alone show that nurses form the largest health care labor market in the country (Spratley et al