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Introduction: This study evaluated the effect of finger puppet applied during incision saturation, to mitigate the level of pain and fear of children in the emergency department. Children with incisional sutures were recruited by convenience sampling from the pediatric emergency department of a university hospital in a city in Turkey. Methods: This study used a random controlled experimental design and had a calculated sample size of 65. There were consisted of 33 children in the study group and 32 children in the control group. A puppet show was performed on the children in the experimental group during the incision suturation while no procedure was applied to the children in the control group. The pain and anxiety levels of the children in the control and experimental groups were measured during the incision suturation. The “personal information form”, “Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale” and “children’s fear scale’’ were used to collect data. The chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon test, and Fridman test were used to analyse the data. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the children in the control and experimental groups in terms of the levels of pain and fear (p

A transformation has begun in the social sciences in recent years with the increase in studies emphasizing the role of affect in different dimensions of human relations and sociality. With this transformation, which demonstrates that human actions and social practices are not only shaped by conscious thinking, studies on the place of affect in various experiences in social movements and politics have also become visible. As they reveal, both positive and negative affects influence the formation of experiences in politics and social movements. Accordingly, this paper examines how negative affect in the context of guilt, anger and pain operates in social movements and political practices. It argues that negative affects are more than negative actions and behaviors. Accordingly, he argues that they can also produce affirmative and constitutive human and social actions, behaviors and relations. In this way, he demonstrates that negative affect does not only produce political and social experiences in reactive and transitory forms, but can also lead to alternative social experiences through collective subject formation around constitutive practices such as solidarity and partnership formation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Postoperative complications such as pain, edema and trismus are seen after impacted wisdom tooth surgery, which reduce the quality of life of patients. Studies have shown the positive effects of blood concentrations and low level laser applications applied to the extraction socket. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of low level laser and concentrated growth factor applications on pain, edema, trismus and wound healing after extraction of impacted wisdom teeth. In our study, the records of 34 healthy patients who were admitted to the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Suleyman Demirel University, between January 2022 and January 2023 and who underwent low level laser and CGF after extraction of impacted wisdom teeth were analyzed. The VAS scale was used to evaluate pain on postoperative days 2 and 7. for the evaluation of edema, the distances between the tragus and corner of the mouth, tragus and pogonion, and lateral eye corner and mandible were measured with a flexible ruler on preoperative, postoperative days 2 and 7, for trismus measurement, the maximum distance between the central teeth was measured preoperatively and on the 2nd and 7th postoperative days. Wound healing was evaluated with the Landry wound healing index on postoperative day 2 and 7. The results were evaluated statistically. In our study, no significant difference was found when the effectiveness of low level laser and CGF applications on pain, edema and wound healing were evaluated statistically. Regarding the efficacy on trismus, only on the 7th day, the effect of CGF on trismus was found to be significantly better than low level laser application. It is thought that DDL and KBF application can be recommended for clinical use because they are cheap and easily applicable methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of combined exercise and calf muscle exercise training on physical activity, fatigue and quality of life in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. 60 individuals with chronic venous insufficiency, aged between 30-60, were randomly divided into two groups: combined exercise and calf muscle exercise groups. While pumping exercises were given to all individuals participating in the study, breathing exercises, hamstring stretching exercises and self-massage training were given in addition to the combined exercise group. The exercises were planned as a home exercise program to last 6 weeks. SF-36 Short Form, Freiburg Quality of Life Assessment Questionnaire Short Form, Visual analogue scale, Fatigue Severity Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form evaluation scales were applied to all participants before and after treatment. At the end of the six-week exercise program, the difference between physical activity and disease-specific quality of life scale scores in both groups was statistically significant compared to before and after treatment (p<0.05); No significant difference was found between fatigue severity scale scores and VAS values (p>0.05). Adding breathing exercises and self-massage to the exercise program prescription in patients with Chronic Venous Insufficiency may increase the effectiveness of the treatment. Longer-term studies are needed to ensure that the effects of these methods are permanent in the long term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was conducted in cross-sectional type to determine the medication compliance, pain level and factors affecting the pain level of elderly individuals with chronic diseases. 154 elderly individuals were included in the study. Data were collected with the Patient Information Form, Geriatric Pain Scale and Medication Compliance Reporting Scale. In the analysis of data; descriptive statistics such as number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values, Independent samples t test, One-Way ANOVA and multiple linear regression analysis were used. Of the participants whose average age was 71.82±5.78, 56.5% were male, 43.5% were primary school graduates, and most of them were hypertension (68.8%) and diabetes (40.3%) patients. The total score of the Medication Compliance Reporting Scale of elderly individuals is 19.73±5.38 and the Geriatric Pain Scale score is 53.33±27.68. Among the variables included in the model; gender, educational status, number of illnesses and painkiller use were found to affect the level of geriatric pain (p<0.05) and was determined to explain 47% of the variance (R²=0.474, F=10.579, p<0.001). As a result, it was determined that elderly individuals' medication compliance was high and pain intensity was moderate. It was determined that women, those with low education, those with more than one chronic disease, and those who used painkillers every day/every few days had higher pain levels, and these variables affected the pain level of elderly individuals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background and Design: Cryotherapy is an easy-to-apply and effective method in the treatment of warts. Numerous studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of cryotherapy in treating warts. However, in the literature, there is no comparative study on the treatment success, side effects, and superiority of vertical or tangential application to each other in spray cryotherapy. This study aims to compare both methods and to determine the ideal method for increasing patient compliance and treatment success in cryotherapy. Materials and Methods: Between December 2014 and March 2016, 25 volunteer patients with 173 warts on both hands were applied spray cryotherapy with the vertical method in one hand and tangential method in the other. The patients were evaluated in terms of both treatment success and side effects at three-week intervals. Results: The two methods did not differ in therapeutic efficacy (p>0.05). There was no difference between the two methods in terms of bullae (p=0.515) and hypopigmentation (p=0.709) formation. When the pain scores of two spray methods warts were compared according to warts diameters, the tangential application's pain score was lower in warts smaller than 2.5 mm (p=0.031). There was no significant difference in warts of other diameters (between 2.6-5.0 mm and greater than 5.0 mm) (p>0.05). Warts requiring three sessions of treatment (20/173) were compared in each session for pain scores. Regardless of the method, a significant decrease in pain score was found in each consecutive session (p

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of wearable local vibration therapy (VT) on muscle soreness, joint position sense, and dynamic balance in recovery after squat exercise. Twenty males (age: 22.25±1.97 years) participated in the study. Muscle soreness, joint position sense, and dynamic balance were evaluated before exercise, 24 and 48 hours after exercise. All participants performed six sets of 10 repetitions of squat exercises. VT was applied to one thigh of the participants randomly for 10 minutes after exercise, and the other thigh was determined as the control. The muscle soreness increased significantly for VT (p.05). No significant difference was found between VT and control (p>0.05). No significant difference was found after exercise at knee joint position sense for both conditions (p>.05). No significant difference was observed between VT and control (p>.05). There was a significant difference between before exercise and 48 hours after exercise at anterior direction of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test for VT (p=.033). A significant difference was found between before exercise and 24 hours after exercise at posteromedial (p=.012) direction for VT. There was only significant difference at posteromedial (p=.028) direction at 24 hours after exercise between VT and control. The wearable local VT after squat exercise did not affect muscle soreness and knee joint position sense. However, local VT contributed to the improvement of dynamic balance.

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Trigeminal neuralgia is a very painful disorder characterized by sudden onset, recurrent, unilateral, short, electric shock-like pain attacks in the trigeminal nerve distribution areas, causing a decrease in the patient's quality of life. Any, two or all three branches of the trigeminal nerve may be involved. Membrane stabilizing agents, anticonvulsants, antidepressants and muscle relaxants are generally used in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. However, resistance to treatment may be observed in most patients. In this article, the effective treatment of 2 patients diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia with neuraltherapy is discussed. Neural therapy treatment completely eliminated the symptoms of the patients and it was observed that the attacks did not recur during the 3-4 month follow-up period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Complex regional pain syndrome is a combination of symptoms characterized by severe pain that is disproportionate to the cause that initiated the event. Although there are many treatment options, such as analgesics, pharmacological agents, steroids and bisphosphonates, and physical therapy applications, neural therapy can also be preferred among injection methods to increase the well-being of the cases. In this article, the results of neural therapy application added to the treatment of a patient diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome that developed after wrist fracture are included. As a result of 4 sessions of neural therapy applied to a 46-year-old female patient in addition to the physical therapy and rehabilitation program, the patient's pain and edema decreased, and joint range of motion increased to the maximum limit allowed by the internal fixator. It was concluded that neural therapy may be recommended in treatment-resistant cases of complex regional pain syndrome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this protocol study is to present a study design that will examine the effect of Kinesio Tape (KT) application on back pain, breastfeeding success and breastfeeding self-efficacy in breastfeeding mothers. The research was planned in a single-center, single-blind, parallel group randomized controlled experimental design, and the research will be carried out in accordance with SPIRIT. The sample of the study will consist of mothers who have babies aged 0-6 months and continue active breastfeeding. The sample size of the study was determined according to power analysis (n=60), and the mothers will be randomly assigned to two groups: the experimental group (n=30), to which KT will be applied, and the control group (n=30), to which placebo KT will be applied. KT with tension and angle will be applied to the mothers in the experimental group, and plain taping without angle and tension will be applied to the mothers in the control group, with the same type of KT as the experimental group, twice a week for two weeks. Three measurements will be taken from the mothers Before taping, on the 7th and 14th days with the Visual Analog Pain Scale, LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnosis and Evaluation Scale and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective Transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR-P) has been considered as the gold standard surgical treatment of BPH for many years. Over the past years, Bipolar Prostate Enucleation (BipolEP) has became an important alternative method compared to TUR-P for BPH treatment. In our study, we aimed to compare these two methods in terms of postoperative patient comfort, pain and analgesic use. Material and Method The data of 40 patients who underwent TURP and BipolEP procedures in our clinic between May 2022 and May 2023 were scanned. There were 20 patients in the TUR-P group and 20 patients in the BipolEP group. Pre-, intra- and postoperative features of the patients were evaluated. Pain assessments were recorded using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) by asking patients at 6- hour intervals pre and postoperatively. The highest VAS score was recorded during the post-operative responses. According to the answers, the most appropriate painkillers were given and their quantities were recorded. Results The mean post-operative VAS pain score was 2.9 and 3.2 in the TUR-P and BipolEP groups, respectively, and there was no significant difference between them (p= 0.684). Also, no significant difference was observed in the quantities of NSAIDs, tramadol, parasetemol and hyoscine-N-Butyl Bromide used in postoperative pain control (p=1; p=1; p=0,29; p=0,221, respectively). It was found that TUR-P and BipolEP methods were similar in terms of postoperative pain and medication requirement. Conclusion In our study, no differences were observed between the two methods in terms of postoperative pain and necessary medications.We believe that this outcome is due to the fact that they are both performed with similar equipments and since they have the same surgical indications they are performed on similar patient groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective One of the most frequently performed interventions in premature newborns is the examination for retinopathy of prematurity. It is known that this examination is a painful procedure for newborns and may cause some physiological and behavioral changes related to pain in premature newborns. This study aimed to reveal the effect of multi-sensory stimulation on interventional pain, which will be applied during the eye examination for premature retinopathy screening in premature newborns. Material and Method This study was designed as a practitioner- and assessor-blind randomized controlled clinical trial. The study was conducted with 60 premature newborns in total. While the multi-sensory stimulation program was applied to the intervention group three minutes before the eye examination, routine care was applied to the control group without any additional intervention. The Neonatal Pain Profile was used as the primary outcome measure. Secondary outcome measures include heart rate and oxygen saturation. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 23) software. Results In the study, pain scores in both groups were found to be statistically similar before the intervention (Control group: 3.6 ± 1.7, Intervention group: 3.2 ± 1.4, p=0.401) It was determined that the two groups were different in terms of pain scores during and after the eye examination (p<0,05). Immediately after the end of the examination, the mean pain scores of the newborns in the multisensory stimulation group were 6.8 ± 1.5, and this score was 10.3 ± 1.4 in the control group (p<0.001). Like the pain score, the two groups had a significant difference in the heart rate and oxygen saturation variables. Conclusion Multisensory stimulation programs can be used as an effective, safe, non-pharmacological way to reduce pain for newborns in retinopathy of prematurity examinations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objectives The relationship between clinical and laboratory parameters associated with the neuropathic pain presence in Psoriatic Arthritis is not well known and has not been adequately studied. Based on these assumptions, the aim of our study is to investigate how often neuropathic pain occurs in Psoriatic Arthritis patients and how much it is related to the clinical and laboratory parameters of the disease. Methods In the cross-sectional study, 45 Psoriatic Arthritis patients diagnosed according to The Classification Criteria for Psoriatics were included. In our study, Pain Detect Questionnaire (PDQ) was used to assess the neuropathic pain characteristics. Presence of enthesitis was determined by SPARCC to ensure objective measurements. Functional status was evaluated with the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). The Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life. Results A total of 45 patients were included in the study. The mean duration of symptoms was 78.91 ± 95.8 months. There are 16 patients receiving Nsaid treatment, 28 patients receiving DMARD treatment, and 13 patients receiving biological therapy. Among the patients included in the study, 30 patients with neuropathic pain and 15 without neuropathic pain were found according to the Pain Detect questionnaire. A significant difference was observed between these two groups in the results of DAPSA, VAS movement, HAQ, morning stiffness, and SF-36 Body pain. Conclusion Our study has shown that neuropathic pain has a high prevalence in Psoriatic Arthritis patients. This association was observed to be related to functional limitation. Additionally, the DAPSA score was found to be significantly higher in patients with neuropathic pain due to pain sensation which suggests that it may be a factor reducing treatment success. It is conceivable that the recognition and treatment of neuropathic pain may increase the success of Psoriatic Arthritis treatment.

Objective:Sleep disturbances, commonly seen in hospitalized patients, are influenced by the presence of disruptive factors. There is a proven relationship between sleep disturbances and delirium, or pain. It may be assumed that the association is bidirectional, has negative impacts, and leads to poor outcomes.Materials and Methods:A prospective observational study. To analyze sleep quality (assessed subjectively with the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ), and objectively using actigraphy) in a high-risk population of patients (age over 60 years, a hospital stay longer than 48 hours) and its relationships to selected risk factors-pain [assessed with a visual analog scale (VAS)] and delirium (assessed with the confusion assessment method for the intensive care unit).Results:Nighttime sleep was disrupted, as seen from some studied parameters, both objective and subjective. It was found that nurses tended to overestimate sleep quality. In delirious patients, significant changes (p

Stroke is one of the most common causes of long-term disability in adults. Prevalence of hemiplegic shoulder pain; it is approximately 22-23% in the general population who have had a stroke. It has been evaluated as approximately 54-55% in rehabilitated stroke patients. One of the aims of rehabilitation in the management of stroke patients is to determine the etiology of shoulder pain, to increase functionality and pain control with correct diagnosis and effective intervention. In the literature on the management of hemiplegic shoulder pain, publications on injections and complementary medicine methods have been increasing rapidly. In current meta-analyses, suprascapular nerve injections are recommended for the management of acute hemilegic shoulder pain and increasing the range of motion of the joint. It has been reported that pain and joint range of motion improve with botulinum toxin injections and this effect persists in the long term. Studies on acupuncture, dry needling, and neuromuscular taping, which are complementary medicine methods, have been conducted in patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. This review covers the epidemiology and diagnostic methods of shoulder pain in stroke patients and the approach to hemiplegic shoulder pain in the light of current literature.

Amaç: Bu araştırma, sezaryen operasyonunda uygulanan anestezi tipinin demografik özellikler, doğum sonu konfor ve ağrı inancına etkisini belirlenmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırmanın örneklemini, Ocak-Mart 2021 tarihleri arasında İstanbul ili Anadolu yakasındaki bir hastanede spinal anestezi ile sezaryen uygulanan 121 kadın ile genel anestezi altında sezaryen uygulanan 120 kadın olmak üzere 241 kadın oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verileri, “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Doğum Sonu Konfor Ölçeği” ve “Ağrı İnançları Ölçeği” ile elde edilmiştir. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde, sayı ve yüzde hesaplamaları, Mann Whitney U testi, t testi, ki-kare testi ve Spearman Korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların anestezi tipine göre demografik özellikleri arasında anlamlı farklılık olmadığı, grupların birbirine benzer olduğu saptanmıştır. Katılımcılardan genel anestezi ile sezaryen uygulanan kadınların ağrı inançları toplam puanının doğum sonu 24 saatte ve 48’nci saatte spinal anestezi uygulananlardan daha yüksek olduğu; konfor düzeylerinin ise daha düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir (p

Objective:This study aimed to assess the impact of obesity on neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia symptoms, and quality of life in female patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome.Materials and Methods:This study enrolled 40 normal-weight and 40 obese female patients who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome. The patients enrolled in this study satisfied all of the American Collage of Rheumatology (ACR) 1990 and 2010 classification criteria. For fibromyalgia syndrome. The Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) scale and douleur neuropathique 4 questions (DN4) scale was used to assess the extent of neuropathic pain experienced by the patients enrolled in this study. The assesment of patient health status was conducted using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) scale.Results:Based on the results obtained from the LANSS scale, neuropathic pain was identified in 56.3% patients, while according to the DN4 scale, it was present in 78% of the patients. The analysis of data from the LANSS scale revealed that 42.5% of the patients in the normal weight group and 70% of the patients in the obese group had neuropathic pain. Furthermore, the prevalence of neuropathic pain was significantly higher among the patients in the obese group. The comparison of quality of life scores using the FIQ scale between the two groups did not reveal any statistically significant variation.Conclusion:Neuropathic pain is high in female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Neuropathic pain was significantly higher in the obese group. Therefore, obese women with FMS would benefit from an increased focus on managing their neuropathic pain.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the role of applying additional balneotherapy to fibromyalgia patients while receiving conventional physical therapy. Materials and Methods: 107 female patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia for the first time were studied in two groups. Group 1 included patients receiving Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and physical therapy modalities, including superficial hot and therapeutic ultrasounds. Patients in Group 2 received balneotherapy in addition to the therapeutic modalities given to the first group. All patients went through a 10-session treatment program. The evaluation was based on the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Quality of Life Short Form-36 (SF-36) before and after the treatment. The total amount of paracetamol tablets consumed was also recorded. Results: There were significant recovery in post-treatment pain VAS, FIQ, and PSQI scores in both groups, compared to before treatment, but the improvements were more pronounced after the balneotherapy. The drug consumption was also significantly lower, and patients treated with balneotherapy expressed better general health and social function scores of SF-36. Conclusion: A combination of balneotherapy with conventional physical modalities appears to be an effective treatment option for fibromyalgia as it positively contributes to the patient's pain, functional status, quality of life and sleep, and drug consumption.

In recent years, it has been frequently emphasized that musculoskeletal pain should be addressed with a biopsychosocial approach centered on exercise interventions. Negative pain beliefs such as pain catastrophizing can lead to kinesiophobia and thus to physical inactivity. Physical inactivity can lead to chronic pain and increased fear, leading to a vicious circle. Along with magnification and helplessness, rumination is among the three sub-dimensions of pain catastrophizing. Rumination, defined as "ruminating" and "repeatedly reviewing" in the dictionary, and it is well-known that rumination negatively affects physical health, and rumination levels are high in individuals with chronic conditions such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Research showed that rumination is positively associated with pain and negatively associated with physical activity. An increase in the rumination level may cause increases in pain intensity, emotional distress, and negative attitude towards pain and may also result in reduced physical activity levels. Structured exercise programs may have beneficial consequences for musculoskeletal pain as well as the negative effects of rumination. However, depression often accompanies increased rumination and may pose a risk for exercise adherence by reducing the physical activity pleasure. This review aimed to overwiev the relationship of rumination with pain and physical activity. In conclusion, physical activity programs aimed to reduce rumination may include aerobic activities, mindfulness exercises, stretching, and strengthening exercises. It can be beneficial to perform the exercises three times a week for 30-60 minutes.

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Objective: Lateral Epicondylitis (LE) can cause dysfunction in different regions besides the forearm. The aim of this study was to evaluate cervical region such as muscle strength and endurance in LE patients and to compare them with healthy controls. Material and Methods: A total of 60 individuals with LE (Study Group; N: 30) and healthy individuals (Control Group; N: 30) were included in the study. All the participants were evaluated in terms of cervical pain severity (VAS), neck disability level (NDI), deep cervical flexor muscle strength (Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback), cervical muscle endurance (Endurance Tests, sec.), and hand grip strength (hydraulic hand dynamometer). Results: It was determined that the strength of the deep cervical flexor muscles in the cervical region (p<0.05) and the endurance of the cervical extensor muscles were decreased in LE patients compared to the control group (p<0.001). On the other hand, the severity of pain (p<0.01) and level of neck disability in the study group individuals were higher than those in the control group (p<0.01). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that LE increased pain intensity, decreased neck function, cervical muscle strength and endurance. Therefore, we think that the cervical muscles of individuals with LE should be evaluated and included in the treatment program when necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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