Faces Pain Rating Scale Research Articles

Perbandingan Skala Nyeri Pasien Kista Endometriosis Dan Adenomiosis Sebelum Operasi, Setelah Operasi Dan Setelah Pemberian GNRH Analog

Background : Endometriosis is the growth of the epithelium and endometrial glands outside the uterine cavity. In endometriosis there is a process of neurogenesis and angiogenesis. The degree of endometriosis pain depends on the depth of endometrial implant infiltration in nerve fibers and / or neurogenesis. Operative action and postoperative hormone therapy are the main choices for preventing recurrence and reducing pain complaints. Purpose : to determine the comparison of pain scales of patients with endometriosis before surgery, after surgery and after administration of GnRH analogues. Method : This study was an observational analytic with a retrospective cohort design in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang in June 2017 to January 2018. The sample size were of 35 people with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria were the diagnosis of endometriosis (endometriosis cysts and adenomyosis) from ultrasonography and anatomical pathology, had surgery and received analogue GnRH injection three times. Exclusion criteria were not proven endometriosis, hysterectomy surgery, using analgesics and not following analogue GnRH injection procedures. The pain scale is assessed by the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. The pain scale is assessed during menstruation before surgery, first menstruation after surgery and first menstruation after three analogues of GnRH injections. Data analysis using SPSS version 22, where univariate analysis is used to see the characteristics of respondents and bivariate analysis using Wilcoxon Test. Statistical test results were significant if p <0.05. Result : Based on the Wilcoxon statistical test results obtained p value = 0.0001 (p value <0.05) which can be concluded that there is a significant reduction in the pain of endometriosis of patients after surgery compared to before surgery. Conclusion : There was a significant decrease in pain in endometriosis patients before surgery . Keywords: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Pain Scale, GnRH anaologist

Perbandingan Skala Nyeri Pasien Kista Endometriosis Dan Adenomiosis Sebelum Operasi, Setelah Operasi Dan Setelah Pemberian GNRH Analog

Background: Endometriosis is the growth of the epithelium and endometrial glands outside the uterine cavity. In endometriosis there is a process of neurogenesis and angiogenesis. The degree of endometriosis pain depends on the depth of endometrial implant infiltration in nerve fibers and / or neurogenesis. Operative action and postoperative hormone therapy are the main choices for preventing recurrence and reducing pain complaints.Purpose: to determine the comparison of pain scales of patients with endometriosis before surgery, after surgery and after administration of GnRH analogues.Method: This study was an observational analytic with a retrospective cohort design in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang in June 2017 to January 2018. The sample size were of 35 people with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria were the diagnosis of endometriosis (endometriosis cysts and adenomyosis) from ultrasonography and anatomical pathology, had surgery and received analogue GnRH injection three times. Exclusion criteria were not proven endometriosis, hysterectomy surgery, using analgesics and not following analogue GnRH injection procedures. The pain scale is assessed by the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. The pain scale is assessed during menstruation before surgery, first menstruation after surgery and first menstruation after three analogues of GnRH injections. Data analysis using SPSS version 22, where univariate analysis is used to see the characteristics of respondents and bivariate analysis using Wilcoxon Test. Statistical test results were significant if p <0.05.Result: Based on the Wilcoxon statistical test results obtained p value = 0.0001 (p value <0.05) which can be concluded that there is a significant reduction in the pain of endometriosis of patients after surgery compared to before surgery.Conclusion: There was a significant decrease in pain in endometriosis patients before surgery.Keywords: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Pain Scale, GnRH anaologist

DentalVibe® versus lignocaine hydrochloride 2% gel in pain reduction during inferior alveolar nerve block in children.

BackgroundInferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) is the most common, painful, and anxiety-provoking procedure involving needle insertion for anesthetic solution deposition. DentalVibe® (DV) delivers vibration at a sustained frequency as a counter-stimulation to the site of injection, thereby alleviating pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of DV and lignocaine hydrochloride 2% gel (Lox 2% jelly) in pain reduction during IANB in children.MethodsA split-mouth randomized clinical trial was designed with a sample of 60 children (age, 6 to 12 years) requiring bilateral IANB for various dental procedures; DV was used while administering IANB and Lox 2% jelly was used as the topical anesthetic before administering IANB at subsequent appointments. During both appointments, pain perception was measured using the sound, eye, motor (SEM) scale and Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale (WBFPRS); oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate were measured using a pulse oximeter before, during, and after the IANB procedure. The obtained values were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. Wilcoxon test was used for intergroup comparison, and Friedman test, for intragroup comparison of measured variables at different treatment phases.ResultsThe medians and interquartile ranges of the WBFPRS scores recorded during the IANB procedure for DV and Lox 2% jelly were 2 (2–4) and 2 (0–2), respectively (P < 0.05). The SEM scale scores, mean SpO2, and pulse rate did not show any significant differences during the IANB procedure between both treatments.ConclusionBoth DV and Lox 2% jelly were found to be effective in pain reduction during IANB in children.

A prospective comparative study on analgesia effect between diclofenac sodium and tramadol hydrochloride used in various orthopedic trauma conditions by applying wong-baker faces pain rating scale in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Acute pain in orthopedic trauma should be anticipated and treatment should be a part of every anesthetic plan. In this study we have aimed to assess the comparison of pain management effects between Diclofenac and Tramadol in orthopedic trauma condition along with Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale to demonstrate which drug provides better efficacy. This prospective case analysis study was conducted during August and September 2019 in the Department of Orthopedics, Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad with necessary permission. Selected Cases were collected and documented. Outcome was framed after interpreting the data; according to various category and parameters. 30 cases were identified, included and observed in our study considering 15 each in Diclofenac and Tramadol respectively and analyzed for final outcome. Our study shows that male with age group of 21 – 40 yrs were predominant in developing orthopedic wound. In our study, we also found cases where both Tramadol and Diclofenac were prescription for the management of pain. Out of 15 patients prescribed with Tramadol, Wong-Baker score was found to be; for 4 patients ‘0’ (no hurt), 6 patients ‘2’ (hurts little bit), 4 patients ‘4’ (hurts little more) and only 1 patient ‘6’ (hurts even more) this shows that pain management with Tramadol was satisfactory. On the other hand, out of 15 cases prescribed with Diclofenac, Wong-Baker score was very less, as 6 cases had a score of ‘4’ (hurts little more), 5 cases had a score of ‘6’ (hurts even more), 4 cases had a score of ‘8’ (hurts whole lot). This indicates that Diclofenac may not be sufficient enough to manage orthopedic pain as compared to Tramadol, as orthopedic pain are acute and very complicated in nature; Tramadol may be the best choice to manage the pain.

A comparative evaluation of pain perception following topical application of benzocaine gel, clove-papaya based anesthetic gel and precooling of the injection site before intraoral injections in children.

The topical anesthetic property of clove remains unexplored even though it has been widely used in dentistry since ages. Hence, the aim of the study was to compare the topical anesthetic efficiency of precooling with ice, clove-papaya based topical gel and benzocaine gel in pediatric patients. Sixty healthy children aged 9-10 years who required local anesthetic injections for dental procedures were selected and divided into three groups with 20 patients each. In the first visit, written consent and intraoral screening of the patients were performed. In the second visit, the topical anesthetic agents were applied in the respective groups for 1 min and later local anesthetic injections were administered. Pain perception was evaluated using Sound, Eye, Motor Scale (SEM scale) and Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (WBFPRS), tabulated, and statistically analyzed. A. The test results demonstrated that benzocaine group has the highest mean WBFPRS score followed by clove-papaya group and then ice cone group. The ice group showed the least mean SEM scale score, followed by the benzocaine group and then clove-papaya group. However, the mean WBFPRS score and the mean SEM scale score did not show any statistically significant difference. All the three topical anesthetic agents provided similar surface anesthesia in children. The newly introduced clove-papaya based topical anesthetic gel showed encouraging results, hence can be used as a potent topical anesthetic agent.

Topical anesthesia for stainless steel crown tooth preparation in primary molars: a pilot study.

BackgroundPlacement of full-coverage restorations such as stainless steel crowns (SSCs) for pulpectomy treated primary molars is essential for successful outcomes. The tooth preparation process for SSCs can cause discomfort to gingival tissues since the crown should be seated 1 mm subgingivally. The purpose of this prospective trial was to compare the effectiveness of subgingival and transmucosal application of topical anesthetics on dental pain during SSC tooth preparation among 6- to 8-year-old children.MethodsA consecutive sample of 27 children, aged 6-8 years, who required an SSC after pulp therapy in primary molars were randomly divided into three groups. Group A received infiltration anesthesia before tooth preparation for SSC placement, whereas in Group B and C, only topical anesthesia was applied subgingivally and transmucosally. Wong-Bakers Faces pain rating scale (WBFPS) scores were recorded after tooth preparation. Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry and Consolability (FLACC) scores were evaluated by two blinded and calibrated investigators through video recordings of the patient during tooth preparation. Data were tabulated, and inter-group comparisons were performed using the Kruskal-Wallis and analysis of variance tests.ResultsOut of the 27 participants, 48% were boys and 52% were girls, with an overall mean age of 6.83 years. Group A showed the least pain scores according to both the scales, followed by Group B and Group C. The pain intensity was statistically significant on both the pain scales with P = 0.003 for FLACC and P < 0.001 for WBFPS.ConclusionSubgingival application of topical anesthesia reduced pain to a certain extent but not as effectively as infiltration anesthesia during SSC tooth preparation in primary molars. Transmucosal application of topical anesthesia did not reduce discomfort when compared to the other two interventions.

Skin-Adhesive Tape versus Interrupted Suture in Episiotomy Skin Repair: Randomized Control Trial

Introduction: The ideal method for perineal repair should be quick, easy to perform and preferably, with minimal pain. Aim: To compare skin adhesive tape and interrupted absorbable subcuticular suture for episiotomy repair after birth as regard postoperative pain, skin closure time and wound infection. Design: Prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Methods: Three-hundred qualified patients were equally distributed between two groups. Group 1 underwent skin repair with skin adhesive tape, while group 2 underwent the currently traditional method for perineal repair by interrupted suture. Pain was evaluated at 2, 4, 6 and 12 hours after birth then daily until one week using Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale with verbal expression for pain intensity as primary outcome. Skin closure time and wound infection were also evaluated as secondary outcomes. Results: Statistically significant difference in pain was found at 4 and 6 hours, and 3, 4, 5 and 7 days after perineal repair in favor of the adhesive tape group (p = 0.04 and 0.02 respectively) (p = 0.002, 0.002, 0.003 and 0.001 respectively). No statistically significant difference was found in skin closure time between both groups, and no cases of wound infection occurred in both groups (p = 0.3). Conclusion: Skin adhesive tape may be superior to skin suturing in decreasing pain resulting from perineal repair after birth; however, further studies are needed to assess long-term effects, calculate costs and accurately measure patients’ satisfaction, which were not addressed in this study.

Pain Assessment in Children Using a Modified Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale

Pain Assessment in Children Using a Modified Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale

Mengurangi Nyeri Persalinan dengan Teknik Birthing Ball

Childbirth and birth is a physiological process that must be experienced by a mother. Pain during labor is caused by the first stage of labor in which contractions cause dilation and thinning of the cervix and uterine ischemia due to contraction of the myometrial arteries. These contractions cause the opening of the cervix to begin labor. Various attempts are made to reduce labor pain, both pharmacologically and non-pharmacological. The non-pharmacological method applied is a distraction with birth balls. The research aims to prove the effectiveness of the use of birthing ball on the reduction of labor pain in the first stage of labor in the active phase. This study used an experimental research design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research sample was 20 maternity mothers at the Lompoe Health Center, who received treatment and 20 people as control samples. It applied the purposive sampling technique. The instrument of observation was the pain scale using the Faces Pain Rating Scale. Data processing using the Wilcoxon-test to determine the effect of the treatment given. Based on the results of the bivariate analysis showed that the value of Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) is &lt;0,001. Therefore, the value of Sig&lt;0,001 &lt;value of α=0.05 which means that Ha was accepted. In conclusion, there is an influence of using the birthing ball to reduce the level of pain in the first stage of labor in the active mother.

Comparison of Three Different Techniques to Allay Anxiety before Local Anesthesia Injection in Pediatric Population

Introduction: The fear of dentists is one of the major concerns why pediatric patients avoid dentists and thereby compromising their oral hygiene status. Injection of local anesthesia is considered to be the most dreaded procedures and dentists all over the world have adopted different techniques to allay the fear, pain and anxiety of the patients. Material and Methods: 54 children aged between 6-13 years were included in the study. A simple randomization was done and the children were divided into three groups. Application of topical anesthesia gel at the site of administration of local anesthesia, pre-cooling the anesthetic site with ice prior to the administration of local anesthesia, vibratory stimulus adjacent to the site of administration of local anesthesia using a powered toothbrush were the groups from 1-3 respectively. The pain perception during the administration of infiltration anesthesia was assessed using Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. Results: The greatest pain reduction was observed in the vibrations group with mean pain score 1.33 followed by pre cooling group with mean pain score 2.44 then topical anesthesia gel with mean score of 4.67. Mann-Whitney test showed that vibrations was statistical significant when compared with topical anesthesia and pre cooling before local anesthesia (P&lt;0.003). Conclusions: Use of vibrations using powered tooth brush adjacent to the site of injection during Local Anesthesia (LA) is an easy, reliable and cost effective technique and was found to reduce discomfort and facilitate the management of pediatric patients.

Assessment of Daily Living Activities Among Elderly Patient with Low Back Pain at Ministry Health Hospitals

Background: Low Back Pain is a very common health problem amongst population and a major cause of disability that affects work performances and well-being. Aim: to assess daily living activities among elderly patient with low back pain. Subject and methods: Descriptive research design was conducted. Purposely the total number was 600 elderly patients, The study was conducted at orthopedic outpatients' clinics in ( Al-Arbaeen) and (Al-Shamla). Three tools were used, Tool 1:Individual interview questionnaire include three parts(a):socio-demographic characteristics of elderly patients (b): Medical data of elderly patient which included past, present history (c):elderly Patients knowledge regarding low back pain, Tool 2: Wong Baker Face Pain Rating Scale used to measure pain levels. Tool 3: physical assessment scale. Results: it was found that the mean ± SD 64.89 ± 4.64, (50.8%) were males and 58.8% of them had poor level of knowledge regarding low back pain and there was a significant negative correlation between Wong Backer Faces Rating and Activities Daily Living Scale (r= - 0.373 & P= 0.006). Conclusion: There was a statistical significant relationship between level of education and assessment of low back pain related daily activity living and there was a significant negative correlation between Wong Backer Faces Rating Scale and Activities Daily Living Scale. Recommendations: Health education program for elderly patients to increase knowledge about risk factors and its causes and healthy life style through well balanced diet regimen and physical activity.

Efficacy of celiac plexus block in chronic pancreatitis in pediatric age group

Neurolysis of the celiac plexus has been found to be an effective way of palliating chronic pain due to non-pelvic intra-abdominal organ pathologies such as upper abdominal malignancies and chronic pancreatitis. We assessed the effectiveness of celiac plexus block (CPB) for pain due to chronic pancreatitis in pediatric age group. Eleven children between the age group of 3–10 years suffering from abdominal pain due to chronic pancreatitis underwent CPB through transaortic approach. Assessment of pain relief compared to pre-procedure status was done using Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. Ten out of 11 children had symptomatic relief post-procedure and on 6 months follow-up. One child had relapse of pain after 3 months of CPB. We conclude that CPB is a promising solution for tackling intractable pain due to chronic pancreatitis in pediatric age group.

Evaluation of effect of warm local anesthetics on pain perception during dental injections in children: a split-mouth randomized clinical trial

The present study evaluates the efficacy of warm local anesthetic (37 °C) administration and injections of local anesthetics at room temperature (21 °C) in reducing pain during injections in children undergoing dental procedures. Enrolled for this split-mouth randomized clinical study were 100 children aged 5-8 years. Within the random crossover design selected for the study, each patient was randomly assigned to receive either a body or room temperature local anesthesia in the first session and the other local anesthesia on the second session. During the injection, the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale was used as a subjective measure of discomfort, and heart rate as an objective measure. The Face, Legs, Arms, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) scale was used to record the child's pain, based on the perception of the dental assistant. The data were analyzed using a Wilcoxon sign rank test and a paired t test. Based on the score of the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, the FLACC scale, and heart rate, the sensation of pain during dental injection in both girls and boys is statistically significantly lower at body temperature than at room temperature (p < 0.05). It was determined that the application of local anesthetic at body temperature reduces dental injection pain significantly when compared with local anesthetics administered at room temperature. The successful management of dental injection pain is an important issue during dental procedures in children. Accordingly, warming the local anesthesia prior to use in children can be recommended to clinicians.

The Effect of Filial Therapy on Depressive Symptoms of Children with Cancer and Their Mother's Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background:Childhood cancer is an overwhelming life event that can completely change the lives of the sufferers and their parents. Todays, advances of medical science have shifted the fetal nature of childhood cancer to chronic one exposing children and their family to behavioral and psychosocial problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of filial therapy on children’s depressive symptoms and their mother’s stress, anxiety, and depression.Materials and Methods:In this randomized controlled trial, 32 mothers with their children who suffered from cancer were recruited (16 in each group). During a 10-week training sessions, filial therapy group underwent child-parent relation therapy (CPRT). Training sessions were held once a week. Control group received no training and only individual counseling sessions were held for them we needed. Both groups were assessed before and after the intervention using depression, anxiety, and stress questionnaire-21 (DASS-21), children depression inventory (CDI), and Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale (WBFPRS). Sample randomization and data analysis were conducted by using SPSS (version 20) and running independent t-test and chi-square test. P value< 0.05 was set as the significant level. Results:Mothers in the filial therapy group experienced significant decrease in their level of depression, anxiety, and stress in the post-test (p < 0.001). In contrast to filial therapy group, mothers in the control group did not show an improvement in their level of depression, anxiety, and stress. Moreover, the results of the current investigative showed that depression of children in the filial therapy group significantly reduced at post-test (p < 0.001). On the other hand, the mean of children’s depression in the control group remained steady. Conclusion:The findings of the present study revealed that using filial therapy could reduce the depression of children with cancer and their parent’s depression, anxiety, and stress. Accordingly, we suggest filial therapy programs as a routine for addressing psychosocial problems of children with cancer and their families.

Биомеханические аспекты сагиттального баланса позвоночника у больных с коксартрозом при эндопротезировании (предварительное исследование)

The purpose of the study was to evaluate specific features of spine sagittal balance in patients with coxarthrosis of different etiology before and after total hip replacement (THR). Materials and methods Clinical and radiographic evaluation was performed for 46 patients admitted for primary THR. The patients were diagnosed with dysplastic (n = 14), degenerative (n = 26) and posttraumatic (n = 6) coxarthrosis and evaluated preoperatively, on the 7th day postsurgery and at a long-term follow-up. Spinopelvic parameters of sagittal balance, stages of osteoarthritis and cranial displacement of femoral heads according to Crowe were assessed. Clinical evaluation included physical examination, hip function with the Harris Hip Score (HHS), range of motion in the involved hip, relative limb shortening, neurological status, Oswestry questionnaire (ODI) and spinal pain syndrome using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (2011). A statistical software package of Microsoft Office Excel 2016 was applied for data analysis. Statistical analysis of variance was used to calculate the arithmetic mean (M), error of the arithmetic mean (± m), the Pearson correlation coefficient r and estimate using the Chaddock scale. The Student’s t-test was used to confirm significant differences in the means identifying a significance level. Results and discussion Comparative analysis of spinopelvic parameters showed decreased PT and SS with increased LL in patients with dysplastic coxarthrosis. No considerable changes of spinopelvic parameters were revealed in patients with degenerative coxarthrosis. Marked limitations in ROM were seen in patients with dysplastic coxarthrosis. A moderate correlation between ROM of the involved hip and spinopelvic parameters was observed in dysplastic coxarthrosis. No correlation was detected between spinopelvic balance and spinal pain syndrome. Conclusion No significant differences in spinopelvic parameters were noted in patients with hip-spine syndrome associated with degeneration. Dysplastic changes can be a predisposing factor for spinopelvic imbalance in THR. Correlation analysis showed that combined joint contracture was involved into the biomechanical aspect of spinopelvic imbalance in dysplastic coxarthrosis. As reported by other researchers, total hip replacement with good functional outcome was not shown to result in significant changes in spinopelvic alignment.

Caries removal by Er,Cr:YSGG laser and Air-rotor handpiece comparison in primary teeth treatment: an in vivo study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare caries removal by Er,Cr:YSGG Laser and conventional method using Air-rotor handpiece in primary teeth. 25 children with at least two class I carious lesions on primary teeth with Diagnodent readings not differing more than ± 10 for both teeth were included in the study. All 50 teeth in the study received treatment by the same operator. Time taken for caries removal was recorded using a timer. Pain assessment was done using Wong Baker Modified Faces Pain Rating Scale and Visual Analog Scale before and after the procedure. After caries removal, caries detection dye was applied to the prepared cavity to check the efficacy of the procedure. In addition, after completion of treatment, each child was asked to indicate which method of caries removal, Er,Cr:YSGG Laser or Air-rotor handpiece, was more comfortable. The difference between the mean values for post-procedural Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale scores and Visual Analog Scale scores in Group A and Group B were compared, which showed that children experienced less pain during the caries removal procedure with Er,Cr:YSGG Laser than with Air-rotor handpiece. Time taken for caries removal procedure was more in Group A than in Group B. It was seen that in both the groups caries detection dye was completely removed and both the procedures were equally efficacious for caries removal. Children indicated caries removal procedure with Laser to be more comfortable. Within the parameters and limitations of the present study, it is suggested that Er,Cr:YSGG Laser seems to be an acceptable tool for caries removal in primary teeth. Children found caries removal with Er,Cr:YSGG Laser to be more comfortable even though time taken was more than the conventional method using Air-rotor handpiece.

Do Commonly Used Measures of Pain Intensity Only Reflect Pain Intensity in Youths With Bothersome Pain and a Physical Disability?

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the extent to which non-pain intensity factors influence the ratings of pain intensity on two commonly used measures: the Wong-Baker Faces pain rating scale (FACES) and the Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) in a sample of youths with physical disabilities and bothersome pain. Study participants came from a convenience sample of 115 youths (age: = 14.4 years; SD = 3.3), who participated in a survey on the impact of pain in young people with a physical disability. They were administered measures of pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, depressive symptoms, pain interference, and pain control beliefs. Zero-order correlation analyses were used to examine the associations among the pain intensity scores, while regression analyses were used to test the influence of the non-pain intensity factors on the pain intensity scores. Although pain intensity scores from all scales were significantly associated with one another, the correlations were moderate. Regression analyses showed that the FACES and VRS also reflect pain interference, in addition to pain intensity. The fact that the FACES and VRS ratings reflect more than pain intensity should be considered when selecting a pain measure. The results of this study also provide information to help interpret results after treatment.

A Web-Based Serious Game for Health to Reduce Perioperative Anxiety and Pain in Children (CliniPup): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

BackgroundAs pediatric ambulatory surgeries are rising and existing methods to reduce perioperative anxiety and pain are lacking in this population, a serious game for health (SGH), CliniPup, was developed to address this unmet need. CliniPup was generated using the SERES framework for serious game development.ObjectiveThe goal of the research was to clinically evaluate CliniPup as an adjunct therapy to existing pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing perioperative anxiety and pain in children undergoing ambulatory surgery.MethodsCliniPup was evaluated in a prospective randomized controlled pilot trial in 20 children aged 6 to 10 years who underwent elective surgery and their parents. Study participants were randomly assigned to the test (n=12) or control group (n=8). Children in the test group played CliniPup 2 days prior to surgery, and children in the control group received standard of care. On the day of surgery, pediatric anxiety was measured with the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale and parental anxiety was assessed with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Pediatric postoperative pain was assessed by the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. Child and parent user experience and satisfaction were also evaluated in the test group using structured questionnaires.ResultsDespite the small sample, preoperative anxiety scores were significantly lower (P=.01) in children who played CliniPup prior to surgery compared to controls. Parental preoperative anxiety scores were also lower in the test group (P=.10) but did not reach significance. No significant differences were observed in postoperative pain scores between groups (P=.54). The evaluation of user experience and satisfaction revealed that both children and parents were satisfied with CliniPup and would recommend the game to peers.ConclusionsResults of the pilot trial introduce CliniPup as a potentially effective and attractive adjunct therapy to reduce preoperative anxiety in children undergoing ambulatory surgery with a trend toward positive impact on parental preoperative anxiety. These results support the use of the SERES framework to generate an evidence-based SGH that results in positive health outcomes for patients. Based on these preliminary findings, we propose a research agenda to further develop and investigate this tool.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03874442; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03874442 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/78KZab8qc)

Analgesic Efficacy of Compound Lidocaine Cream in the Lumbar Puncture of Children with Hematologic Tumor

To assess the analgesic efficacy of compound lidocaine cream in lumbar puncture of children with leukemia and lymphoma. 312 leukemia and lymphoma children necessarily undergone lumbar puncture were divided into compound lidocaine cream (cream) group and compound lidocaine injection (injation) group as control with 156 cases respectively according to the will of inpatient children and their family. For cream group, compound lidocaine cream was smeared on the skin around the lumbar puncture point evenly and covered with sterile and transparent dressing for about one hour before lumbar puncture. Then the cream and transparent dressing were removed and lumbar puncture was performed after regular disinfection. For control group, 2% compound lidocaine was injected as local anesthesia before lumbar puncture. The extent of pain was evaluated by Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and FLACC Scale as well as children's physiological indexes (heart rate, breathing, blood pressure). The lumbar puncture success rate and the discomfortableness as well as family satisfaction were recorded by special person. Compared with control group, the incidence of pain and discomfortableness in cream group significantly reduced, and the family satisfaction significantly increased (P＜0.05). There were obviously differences in the physiological indexes (heart rate, breathing, systolic blood pressure) before and after lumbar puncture in control group (P＜0.05). However, the physiological indexes in cream group had no obvious change. There was no difference on the success rate of lumbar puncture between the two methods of anesthesia. Compound lidocaine cream has significantly analgesic effect which can relieving pain caused by lumbar puncture for children.

Abdominal Stetching Excercise On Decreasing Dysmenorrhea in Girl Adolescent

Dysmenorrhea is a problem associated with menstruation, the short pain before or during menstruation. One of non-pharmacological treatment for dysmenorrhea is Abdominal Stretching Exercise. The abdominal stretching exercise which is the exercise for increasing the power of abdominal muscles, increase oxygenation, fix elasticity, or flexibility of body tissues, reduce muscle cramp, then increase amount and size vessels blood, with channeling blood to all body including reproductive organs so can to reduce dysmenorrhea. The aims of this research were to know the Effect of Abdominal Stretching Exercise on Decreasing the Level of Dysmenorrhea for the adolescent girl. This quasi-experimental research is implemented with One Group Pretest-Posttest Design in MAN 1 Bukittinggi the sample of this study were 14 adolescent who experienced dysmenorrhea, the sample in this research and taken in purposive sampling. Data were collected with the Faces Pain Rating Scale. Data were analyzed with Paired T-Test Sample. There is a difference between pain intensity before and after abdominal stretching exercises. There was an effect of Abdominal Stretching Exercise on Decreasing the Level of Dysmenorrhea for adolescents. Based on the result of the research above is expected for respondent after knowing abdominal stretching exercise could add insight and could to apply when the feel dysmenorrhea