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Pain Management, 2004.
An extensive analysis of the issue of home care and pain management for terminally ill patients.
2,647 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 40 sources, MLA, AU$ 128.95
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Pain management is an issue which has come a long way in the last few decades, especially when viewed in the setting of pain management in the terminally ill population. It is widely held that many effective pain management therapies are available, yet many patients still undergo severe pain at the end of life due to a lack of knowledge surrounding the effective use of pain control methods on the part of physicians and caregivers alike. Patients and caregivers in this study are provided with pain management education, both on what is to be expected and what can be done. Patients and caregivers are surveyed both before and after the education and the level of pain management is assessed to see if greater knowledge surrounding therapeutics and expected outcomes can improve patients' subjective perception of pain control and ultimately terminally ill patient comfort.
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"In the last forty years, amazing progress has been made in the management of patients at the end of life. Patients who are at the end of life often rely on caregivers for support, both emotionally and literally, surrounding concerns about the process of dying. Caregivers are often left to make decisions on how to manage panoply of symptoms including things like breathlessness, physical and mental incapacity, and most of all the effective management of physical pain. The last four decades have shown the medical profession much about how to address these issues with appropriate palliative management, yet often times these issues are not adequately addressed by the caregiver, either because of lack of knowledge or lack of resources. When these issues remain unattended, they often lead to increased anxiety, depression and physical and mental stress, both for the ill patient and for the home care giver. What is the best practical approach to the management of pain in the home care of terminally ill patients? How can these patients be adequately assessed for current and future palliative needs? How are medications chosen? How is an adequate dose determined? And how can the home caregiver ensure all these criteria are met, and the patient made as comfortable as possible."
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Nurses and Pain Management, 2004.
Examines the pain management strategies that could be employed by nurses towards alleviating pain in a variety of patients.
2,578 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 125.95
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The first part of this paper examines the background and reviews the current literature regarding pain management. The next part then examines the key pain management issues and the pros and cons of establishing pain management standards.The paper then examines these proposed guidelines from a nursing viewpoint in line with the 2001 Code of Ethics, as well as the ANA's "Nursing's agenda for the future." Next, the paper addresses how a proposed set of pain management guidelines affects nursing practices and the practice of health care, in general. In the last section, the paper makes further recommendations on how pain management strategies could be tailored to facilitate the practice of nursing.
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"Pain management takes a backseat in a variety of medical specialties. Tanabe and Buschmann (1999), for example, found that 78 percent of patients experience severe pain in the emergency room. Furthermore, clinicians often followed a standard pain treatment program that did not take into account the severity of an individual patient's pain. As a result, many patients did not receive adequate pain medication, despite the availability of pharmacologic solutions."
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Chest Tube Removal: Pain Management, 2007.
A literature review on pain management for chest tube removal.
1,538 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 81.95
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This paper provides a literature overview of chest tube removal with regard to pain management. It further discusses the appropriate nursing interventions that are most applicable to chest tube removal in the light of the research data and studies that are available. It concludes, based on the literature, that there is a need to explore new avenues in addition to the present standard protocols. It also examines how these new techniques, and means of reducing pain in chest tube removal, revolve around a more inclusive and interactive approach to pain management, where aspects such as anxiety and information flow are catered to.
Outline:
Introduction
Literary Overview of the Problematics of Pain Management
Conclusion
Appendix
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"Standard pain management techniques for chest tube removal relate to medications such as Morphine. " Morphine is one of the most often, if not routinely, used opioids for treating pain due to chest tube removal." (Puntillo and Ley, 2004) However, this is not always the most effective procedure in this situation. "...when morphine was used in small doses (ie, a mean [less than or equal to] 3 mg), pain associated with chest tube removal was rated as moderate to severe. Higher morphine doses have not been tested for their effect on such pain. " (Puntillo and Ley, 2004) Other medications include the use of Ketorolac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and is considered to be an effective analgesic for pain due to chest tube removal. "
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Relaxation and Pain Management, 2007.
A discussion of the importance of relaxation to pain management.
1,726 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper looks at relaxation as a form of pain management. It explains that relaxation alternatives such as acupuncture assist the patient in their pain management with a focus on the mind, body and spirit. It also discusses the management of post operative pain. In the conclusion the paper shows that further research and knowledge about relaxation and its positive affects on patients is essential for the improvement of the health care system.
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"Relaxation is a concept in the medical field that is often considered with great importance. This is because in order for the body to heal relaxation must occur, allowing the body to be open to the healing treatments. Tension, fear and stress work in opposition to good health, while relaxation allows the muscles and organs to be receptive to the healing process."
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Pain Management, 2005.
A discussion of the challenges of pain management in sickle cell diseases.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 86.95
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This paper discusses pain management, particularly in sickle cell disease. The paper describes the way that effective pain management can not only reduce physical discomfort, but also promote quality of life. The paper then describes the challenges of managing pain in sickle cell diseases, where the pain is chronic, however also has acute episodes.
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"Lived Experience of Sickle Cell Disease and Health Promotion Introduction Effective pain management not only reduces physical discomfort but also promotes quality of life. Nurses have the ethical and professional duty of managing pain and enhancing quality of life for their patients. However, with sickle cell disease, since chronic pain is combined with episodes of acute pain, pain management becomes a real challenge (Tanyi, 2003). The research question underlying this literature review is: how can a patient's pain be adequately managed and their quality of life improved during a hospital stay? The phenomenon of interest in this paper is pain management and how it is the key for improving quality of life."
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Pain Management, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of culture on pain management, as seen through interviews with two patients of different cultural backgrounds.
2,286 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of pain management, using medications and alternative methods. The writer explores two cases through interviews and compares and contrasts the patient's feelings about pain, the ability to manage it and the methods that they used to manage the pain. The writer compares their different cultural background and argues that often attitudes towards pain are directly related to cultural exposure.
Table of Contents:
Doris (White Middle-Aged Female)
Sara (Black Young Adult Female)
Similarities and Differences
Possible Reasons For The Differences In The Interviewees
Assessment Tools
Concerns About Opiates
Alternatives
Conclusion
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"In the search for alternatives to opiates in the management of chronic pain, studies have discovered that the regular use of NSAID's were as effective as opiates in the management of pain (Ebell, 2004).
Non pharmacological methods for the control of pain may be useful in the quest to reduce opiate use as well. Some of these methods include hypnosis, exercise monitored by a physical therapist and music therapies for relaxation and focusing away from the pain. These methods have been proven to work in many cases though cultural bias and beliefs may need to be considered when determining which method to prescribe for the patient."
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The Nurse?s Role in Pain Management, 2004.
Evaluates the role of nurses in the pain management of their patients and how they can better serve that role.
2,252 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 112.95
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This research paper focuses on how effective nurses? methods and procedures are in helping patients relieve their pain. The paper also uses information and data from existing literature and studies to identify some of the problems and issues that exist in the nurse's role in pain management. Furthermore, the study provides information that can improve nurses? performance of their duties and asserts that it is important to assess and evaluate how well they function in the pain management role because this information will improve the delivery of their main and overall responsibilities.
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"Nurses play a major role in the provision of healthcare to our society. The roles performed by nurses should never be underestimated because the responsibilities they need to meet grow everyday. Among the important duties of a nurse, providing relief to pains is perhaps the foremost concern their profession demands. Their role in assisting patients, and ensuring that patients are in the most comfortable condition, is important to patients? overall treatment and healing process."
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Sickle Cell Pain Management, 2005.
Literature review for the management of sickle cell disease pain.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 180.95
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This paper presents an overview of Sickle Cell disease, discussing major concerns associated with the disease including that of pain management. The paper reviews a number of studies about the management of sickle cell disease pain.
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"Sickle cell disease is common in the United States among African-Americans. Pain is a problem associated with sickle cell disease which occurs when blood vessels become clogged with sickle shaped red blood cells that are hard and sticky, preventing blood from flowing through the veins. A clogged blood vessel is called an occlusion and occlusions in blood vessels can..."
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Present Day Misconceptions of Opiate Use for Pain Management, 2008.
An examination on the management of the various interpretations of pain and the treatment thereof by opiates.
2,003 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 27 sources, APA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper sets out to identify the key misconceptions of opiate use, why they still exist and how they affect proper pain assessment by health professionals. It critically analyzes how such misconceptions can affect decisions regarding the use of opiate analgesics. Additionally, evidence is described to dispel each misconception. Furthermore, strategies are discussed that can break down the barriers related to opioid utilization.
Outline:
Common Opioid Misconceptions
Dispelling Misconceptions
Suggested Alternative Solutions and strategies
Conclusion
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"Unrelieved pain is a serious and neglected public health problem, causing unjustified suffering for patients (Cleeland, 1997). For countless people, sufficient pain relief relies greatly on the use of opioids and yet they will refrain from using such forms of treatment because of false, mistaken ideas. This paper sets out to identify these key misconceptions of opiate use, why they still exist and how they affect proper pain assessment by health professionals. It will critically analyze how such misconceptions can affect decisions regarding the use of opiate analgesics. Additionally, evidence will be described to dispel each misconception. Furthermore, strategies will be discussed that can break down the barriers related to opioid utilization. Signs and symptoms of pain, methods of pain assessment, causes of pain and types of opioids will not be referred to in this paper"
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A Chronic Pain Management Program, 2008.
This paper outlines a program that would effectively manage chronic pain and improve functional health outcomes in older adults.
1,859 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 96.95
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The paper discusses a program that is targeted at older adults who suffer from chronic pain, utilizing a combination of therapies that are holistic and address conditions that affect the mind, body and emotions. The paper explains that chronic pain must include issues of loss and stress and this can only be achieved through the use of complementary and alternative interventions. The paper concludes that while there are restrictions on the implementation of this program, its main value is that it incorporates patients who are otherwise excluded, such as those with dementia.
Outline:
Introduction
The Necessity of the Program
The Elements of the Program
Health Teaching
Interventions and Individual Differences
Outcomes of the Program
Conclusion
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"A complex continuing care program is intended to provide care for older patients who experience complex medical conditions in a non-acute hospital setting. Complex medical conditions include pain and symptom management, recovery from stroke, along with other chronic medical conditions which impact on patients' physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. The program was developed because pain among the elderly is often not adequately treated. When pain in older adults is not effectively managed, there are serious impacts on their physical and psychological functioning as well as on their quality of life (Herr, 2002)."
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Pediatric Pain Management, 2005.
An analysis of the role of nurses in detecting and treating pain in the pediatric population.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper discusses what nursing related factors contribute to and impact on or affect pain management in the pediatric population. It discusses the nature of pain in this population group and the difficulty in treating it due to the fact that the child cannot communicate his/her pain to either parents or nurses. The paper suggests that a high level of competence is needed by nurses in this field.
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"Literature Review Introduction Achievement of effective pain management among the pediatric population can be virtually impossible because the child cannot communicate his/her pain to either parents or nurses (Polkki, 2003). A high level of competence will be required by nurses in this setting. The research question for this literature review is: what nursing related factors contribute to and impact on or affect pain management in the pediatric population? Polkki et al.'s (2003) research was directly concerning with factors that both promote and interfere with nurses using nonpharmacological methods of pain alleviation."
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Managing Infant Pain, 2004.
An analysis of different nursing practices in managing infant pain.
3,367 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 154.95
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This paper contends that because infants cannot report their pain, they are often vulnerable to under treatment. The paper explains how infants must rely on caregivers to interpret cues of pain and to manage the pain accordingly. The paper claims that nurses are therefore an important advocate for the interpretation and control of pain. The paper outlines the many pain inventories that help the staff assess the infants' pain level and contends that due to this, there are conflicts as to the best method to assess pain. The paper examines the lack of standardized pain assessment and the best method for pain management, citing that this creates a risk for ineffective pain relief for this vulnerable population.
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"The nurse is a vital advocate for the infant undergoing any painful procedure. Assessing infant pain is a complex phenomenon that continues to challenge nurses daily. Identifying behaviors may be the key in developing newborn pain assessment efforts. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage" (McCaffery & Pasero, 1999). The IASP recently added to their original definition that states that the inability to communicate in no way negates the possibility that an individual is experiencing pain and is in need of appropriate pain relieving treatment (Gibbins, Stevens, Hodnett, Pinelli, Ohlsson, Arne, & Darlington, 2002). The IASP revision incorporates persons who cannot communicate their pain, such as neonates, must rely on others to make inferences from behavioral and physiological indices for the assessment and management of pain (Gibbins et al., 2002). "
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Qualitative Nursing, 2004.
This paper analyzes the article, "Observation of Pain Assessment and Management: The Complexities of Clinical Practice", by Elizabeth Manis, Mari Botti, and Tracey Bucknall.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 68.95
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In the article, ?Observation of Pain Assessment and Management: The Complexities of Clinical Practice,? Elizabeth Manis, Mari Botti, and Tracey Bucknall focus their research on the complex issues that nurses face when dealing with pain management and assessment. This paper critiques and analyzes the article, presenting an analysis of the problem, method, sampling, data collection, and conclusions used within the article.
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"Manis, Botti and Bucknall (2002) identify that ?pain assessment and management are complex issues that embrace physiological, emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions? (p. 724) and because of these complexities it is necessary to investigate nurse-patient relations associated with pain assessment and management in hospitalized, post-surgical settings. Manis et al. recognize that there has been substantial research conducted on post operative pain itself but very little has been conducted in the way of assessment and management of pain."
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Pediatric Burn Management Plan, 2008.
A nursing management plan for a child suffering from 2nd and 3rd degree burns as a result of an accident.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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This is a case study carried out on a 22-month-old patient with burns on the lower portion of his body. The plan of treatment includes pain regulation, wound treatment and the prevention of infection. Although the child is expected to make a full recovery the paper also looks at the possible complications that could arise from this accident.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Initial Complaint
Discussion of Assessment
Nursing Management Plan
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Dan was brought into the emergency room with scalding burns on his penis, scrotum and upper thighs. The toddler had pulled a hot cup of coffee off of a table and onto the torso region, resulting in what initial assessments would classify as 2nd and 3rd degree burns. The consequences of the burn were scalding to the patient's penis and scrotum, which would be evaluated as minor, and scalding to the patient's upper thighs, which would be evaluated as severe. Additionally, the patient could be presumed to be in a great deal of physical pain and a great deal of emotional distress.
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The initial outlook presents several surface conditions which must be evaluated. With regard to the level of scalding which has occurred on the skin surface, it is apparent that the extent of the trauma has been limited to a relatively small surface area. With burns to the penis and scrotum appearing as minor, severe burns have been restrained to the upper-thighs. These burns had been severe enough to demand skin-grafting. Additionally, a urinary catheter had been inserted in order to reduce the pain of urination and to reduce the risk of infection or the spread of infection.
"These consequences of the original incident have demanded that grafting be used to restore some of the skin on one thigh. This is an appropriate measure given the severity of burns in the specific area discussed as a way to prevent a number of potential dangers to the subject. At under two years of age, Dan's pain management would be a significant part of his initial treatment, especially in the consideration of such possibilities as the patient endangering further his own safety by resisting immobilization or even going into shock. Therefore, "the anesthesiologist has to provide excellent care even for patients in suboptimal or unstable condition to enable wound debridement and grafting, because only rapid skin closure will stabilize the patient." (Beushausen, 327). In Dan's case, it would be crucial to apply the correct anesthetic treatment and in a timely fashion. The grafting aspect of Dan's treatment would require this to be a general anesthetic to be used both during this procedure and during future debridement and dressing change."
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Post-Operative Comfort, 2004.
This paper discusses pain management for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper describes the incidence of coronary heart disease. The author explains coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The paper reviews 7 articles on coronary artery bypass graft pain management and applies them to nursing.
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The average life expectancy of Americans is ... years but almost .... million Americans have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. Among the more common surgical procedures performed among Americans with cardiovascular disease is the coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) at a rate of almost ...., such surgeries taking place annually and an expected ... to ... percent annual increase in the number of CABGs. Consequently, identifying the most effective postoperative comfort measures that ..."
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Pain in the Elderly and Dementia Patients, 2004.
This paper is a research proposal to evaluate methodologies to assess pain in the elderly and in dementia patients.
4,130 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 39 sources, APA, AU$ 178.95
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This paper explains that care for the elderly and patients suffering from dementia has become a growing problem in the nursing and health care professions because of the patient?s inability to adequately communicate his or her physical and mental condition. The author believes that the facility to assess correctly levels of pain and discomfort will lead to more comprehensive pain management protocols and techniques. The paper states that a multi-dimensional research methodology will be followed, including the assessment of the ADD and PIS formats.
Table of Contents
Research Problem, Literary Review, Research Question
Introduction
Research Problem
Literature Review
Pain Assessment and Management
Ethics
Research Question
Research Method, Design/Proposed Method, Sample, Data
Proposed Outcome of the Study, Time Scale, Resources
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"While there are many studies on the objective assessment and pharmacological treatment of pain in elderly patients in general, the emphasis in this proposed study is on Dementia. This implies that a more experiential modus operandi for assessment will have to be articulated to deal with the fact that communication is the main stumbling block to assessing patients? levels of pain and discomfort. Importantly for the criteria of this proposed study, the author of the above paper states that ?physical and affective pain in people with late-stage dementia are poorly assessed and inadequately treated."
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