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Education for pain management: a pilot study |
Dalton JA |
Patient Education and Counseling 1987 Apr;9(2):155-165 |
clinical trial |
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
In this experimental study, knowledge of pain perception, interpretation and pain management, perceived ability to decrease pain, use of self-control methods, and rating of pain intensity were measured before and after teaching cancer patients to cope with pain by using distraction, relaxation, and massage. The experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant increase in knowledge. The greatest behavior change was in the use of distraction. A smaller proportion of the experimental group than the control group reported increased use of medication. Recommendations for practice and future research are identified.
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