Effects of Sequential Application of Superficial Cold and Heat on Pain, Patient Satisfaction with Pain Control, Comfort Level and Subjective Response after Spine Surgery

Autor: Young Mi Ko, Yeo Ok Kim, Jeoung Hee Kim, Sung Woo Roh, Sun Jin Lee, Yong Soon Shin, Seung Chul Lhim
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing. 23:184-193
ISSN: 2287-1802
1225-9012
Popis: Purpose: The aims of the current study were to evaluate the effects of superficial cold and heat after spine surgery on pain, satisfaction with pain control and comfort level, and to identify subjective responses and adverse effects. Methods: A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial was utilized. The intervention group (n=36) received superficial cooling until the wound drain was removed and thereafter followed by superficial heating until discharge, while the control group (n=34) received only superficial cooling until wound drain was removed. Data were collected from August 4 to November 11 2014. Results: There was significant difference in pain according to time within groups (F=71.87, p
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