Bakgrund: Smärtintensitet är en viktig del i smärtbedömningen som utförs av hälso- och sjukvårdspersonal. Om smärtintensitet inte bedöms på ett bra sätt riskerar det att leda till en otillräcklig smärtbehandling. Ett av de mest validerade instrumenten för att ta reda på patientens självskattade smärtintensitet är Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Dagens forskning visar att det finns brister i arbetet med smärtskattningsskalor och behandlingen av smärta inom vården. Syfte: Att beskriva betydelsen av ett värde på Numeric Rating Scale och hur en förändring av värdet ska tolkas, ur ett patientperspektiv. Metod: En litteraturstudie baserad på 8 studier med kvantitativ ansats. Resultat: Resultatet presenterades under tre huvudkategorier och två underkategorier, dessa tre huvudkategorierna var: Vad det numeriska värdet har för innebörd i patientens NRS-skattning, Vad en förändring i patientens NRS skattning innebär samt vad NRS-värdet säger om patientens önskan av smärtlindring. Konklusion: Ett värde på NRS ger inte hela bilden av hur en patient upplever sin smärta. Ett värde på NRS kan vara en god indikator på smärtnärvaro hos patienten. När ett värde på NRS förändras säger det mest om patientens upplevelse när förändringen tolkas procentuellt. Det kan vara problematiskt för sjuksköterskan att bedöma en patients behov av åtgärd på endast ett NRS värde då dess betydelse kan variera stort mellan patienter. Utifrån detta bör hälso-och sjukvårdspersonal alltid föra en dialog om vad ett värde och en förändring på NRS betyder för patienten.

While fatigue is a common daily phenomenon, the exact relationship between perception of effort and fatigue is still unknown. Existing tools for assessing perception of effort are effectively limited to whole body exercise, while current methods for assessing voluntary activation are painful and not feasible for clinical application. The main aims of this thesis were to evaluate existing methodologies for their appropriateness in assessing perception of effort and voluntary activation following isolated muscle function testing, and to examine the relationship between subjective perception of effort and objective changes in the healthy motor control system. The implementation of reliable and valid assessment tools in clinical practice may enable clarification of the pathogenesis of many neurological conditions that have chronic fatigue as a key feature. Four studies of within-subjects repeated measures design have been conducted. Sixtynine healthy volunteers were recruited among staff and students of Brunel University. Magnetic stimulation was tested as a valid alternative to electrical stimulation in the conventional single-pulse Twitch Interpolation Technique. The 0–10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) was also tested for its reliability and validity in assessing the perception of effort during isometric exercise of elbow flexors. The changes of perception of effort following a submaximal elbow flexion fatiguing task, as well as following transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the motor cortex were also tested. The main findings showed significant differences between peripheral and magnetic stimulation in conventional single-pulse Twitch Interpolation Technique. The 0–10 NRS demonstrated linear properties and reported excellent test-retest reliability and good concurrent criterion validity in recording perception of effort under repeated isometric contractions of elbow flexors. Ten minutes of a submaximal intermittent isometric fatiguing exercise produced a significant elevation in rating of perceived effort, which was associated with central and peripheral neurophysiological changes of the motor control system. In contrast, perception of effort did not change significantly following 10 minutes of tDCS. The major findings of this thesis suggest the 0–10 NRS is a valid and reliable scale for rating perception of effort in healthy individuals. Further testing of the scale on patients is needed to establish its validity in clinical settings. Additionally, the findings indicate a substantial role of perception of effort in the voluntary motor control system. However, further research towards revealing the underlying mechanisms of perceived effort regulation in both health and disease is required.

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Background: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) are commonly used for measuring pain intensity. Although several studies have investigated agreement between VAS and NRS, there is a lack of knowledge about agreement in persistent neck pain and whether neck disability affects the agreement. Objective: Evaluate agreement between the two pain rating scales VAS and NRS for patients with persistent neck pain, and evaluate if the agreement is affected by neck disability, measured with Neck Disability Index. Methods: A cohort study with 43 participants with neck pain > 3 months. Neck pain now and average neck pain last week was measured on VAS and NRS, and were recorded two times. Correlation between VAS and NRS was analyzed with Spearmans r and agreement was calculated with Bland Altman. Between group differences in patients with high (>15) compared to low (<15) NDI regarding agreement in VAS/NRS, were analyzed with Mann-Whitney U-test. Results: There was a significant positive correlation between VAS and NRS (r=0,927–r=0,909, p>0,01) and neck disability did not affect the agreement. The largest mean difference was 0,5 with variation between -2 to 2 in 95% of the patients. Conclusion: The same measurement (VAS or NRS) should be used for repeated measuring in neck pain. It is important to be aware of the differences between VAS and NRS, especially when research results will be implemented in primary care.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to chronic pain and increased opioid use. Realworld data such as electronic medical records and administrative claim data contain large amounts of clinical data and present an opportunity to study the relationship of serum 25- hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] with pain intensity and opioid use. The first study assessed the association between serum 25(OH)D) levels and pain intensity. Compared to patients with normal 25(OH)D levels, those who had insufficient or deficient levels were more likely to experience moderate or severe pain, with multivariable-adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) of 1.19 (1.05-1.36) and 1.51 (1.28-1.79), respectively. Similar findings were obtained using propensity scores in the matched analyses. In the second study, we investigated the association between serum 25(OH.)D levels and opioid use among opioid-naïve patients. We revealed that those who had insufficient or deficient levels of 25(OH)D were more likely to receive an opioid prescription, with multivariableadjusted odds ratios of 1.10 (1.02-1.17) and 1.18 (1.09-1.28), respectively, compared to patients with normal 25(OH)D levels. Vitamin D deficiency was also associated with a longer duration of opioid use. In the third study, we performed machine learning to identify patient characteristics associated with persistent moderate-to-severe pain (PMSP), explicitly investigating if low serum 25(OH)D levels were a risk factor for heightened pain intensity among obese patients. Low levels of 25(OH)D were consistently identified as a key predictor from a large number of candidate variables in the machine learning models. We detected a significant positive association between serum 25(OH)D levels and PMSP in the logistic regression analysis. Compared to patients with normal levels of 25(OH)D, those who had insufficient or deficient levels of 25(OH)D were more likely to report PMSP, with multivariable-adjusted OR (95% CIs) of 1.15 (1.10-1.21) and 1.28 (1.21-1.35) respectively. We replicated the findings in the first study in a different cohort that showed that low serum 25(OH)D levels might play a role in pain perception. This research contributes to an improved understanding of the role of vitamin D on pain, and opioid use. Individuals who experience pain and need opioid therapy may benefit from optimizing their serum 25(OH)D levels.

Orientador: Fernanda Bono Fukushima / Resumo: Introdução: A dor aguda é um fenômeno universal. O tratamento desse evento, entretanto, ainda é visto através de diversos vieses culturais, sociais e econômicos. Em situação de dor aguda pós-operatória estima-se que 40% dos pacientes apresentam controle inadequado da dor (intensidade moderada a intensa). O presente trabalho visa analisar a percepção de pacientes recém operados quanto à analgesia pós-operatória que receberam em um hospital escola terciário de natureza pública, bem como descrever as medidas prescritas e realizadas para analgesia pós-operatória de acordo com seu registro em prontuário. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, realizado em pacientes internados, submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos cardiovasculares, gastrointestinais, ginecológicos, hemodinâmicos, mastológicos, neurológicos, ortopédicos, torácicos, urológicos ou vasculares no período de junho a dezembro de 2017 no Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da UNESP, em Botucatu. Os pacientes foram entrevistados no 2º dia pós-operatório (2º PO) sobre sua experiência no 1º dia pós-operatório (1º PO) quanto ao controle da dor. Através de entrevista semiestruturada o paciente foi inquerido quanto a intensidade da sua dor, a satisfação quanto a analgesia recebida, e sua impressão geral do atendimento prestado pela equipe de saúde assistente. Foi realizada revisão dos prontuários e registrados dados quanto a frequência do registro de avaliação da dor, analgesia prescrita e fornecida, bem como sobre ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Justifications and Objectives: Acute pain is a universal phenomenon. However, the treatment of this event still has a diversity of cultural, social and economical biases. It is estimated that 40% of patients present inadequate management of pain (moderate to severe intensity) in a situation of acute postoperative pain. The aim of the present study is to analyze the perception of patients, who recently operated, regarding postoperative analgesia in a public tertiary hospital school. In addition, to describe the prescribed and performed postoperative analgesia according to registration in medical records. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed in hospitalized patients submitted to cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, gynecological, hemodynamic, mastological, neurological, orthopedic, thoracic, urological or vascular surgical procedures from June 2017 to December 2017 at Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil. Patients were interviewed on the second day of the postoperative period about their experience on the first day postoperative as to their pain control. Through a semi-structured interview, patients were asked about the intensity of pain, satisfaction as to the analgesia, and general impression of the process. Medical records were reviewed, and data were recorded as to the frequency of recorded pain, analgesia prescription and its administration, and side effects as well. Results: 159 patients met the criteria established t... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

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Em situação de dor aguda pós-operatória estima-se que 40% dos pacientes apresentam controle inadequado da dor (intensidade moderada a intensa). O presente trabalho visa analisar a percepção de pacientes recém operados quanto à analgesia pós-operatória que receberam em um hospital escola terciário de natureza pública, bem como descrever as medidas prescritas e realizadas para analgesia pós-operatória de acordo com seu registro em prontuário. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, realizado em pacientes internados, submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos cardiovasculares, gastrointestinais, ginecológicos, hemodinâmicos, mastológicos, neurológicos, ortopédicos, torácicos, urológicos ou vasculares no período de junho a dezembro de 2017 no Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da UNESP, em Botucatu. Os pacientes foram entrevistados no 2º dia pós-operatório (2º PO) sobre sua experiência no 1º dia pós-operatório (1º PO) quanto ao controle da dor. Através de entrevista semiestruturada o paciente foi inquerido quanto a intensidade da sua dor, a satisfação quanto a analgesia recebida, e sua impressão geral do atendimento prestado pela equipe de saúde assistente. Foi realizada revisão dos prontuários e registrados dados quanto a frequência do registro de avaliação da dor, analgesia prescrita e fornecida, bem como sobre o registro de efeitos adversos. Resultados: Ao todo foram selecionados 159 pacientes, durante o período do estudo, os quais preenchiam os critérios estabelecidos para participarem da pesquisa. Contudo, 68 foram excluídos, pois no momento da entrevista já haviam recebido alta, ou não estavam no leito, ou, ainda, a cirurgia havia sido cancelada. No total foram entrevistados 91 pacientes, sendo 46 (50,5%) do sexo masculino e 45 (49,5%) do sexo feminino. A maioria dos entrevistados (86,8%) relataram presença de dor no 1º PO . Os escores médios de dor e pior dor na Escala Numérica Verbal (ENV) foram, respectivamente: 3,1/10 e 5,6/10. Todos relataram terem recebido analgesia, sendo a medicação considerada muito efetiva ou efetiva para 84,6% dos entrevistados. A grande maioria dos entrevistados se sentiram muito respeitados/muitos satisfeitos ou respeitado/satisfeitos com a analgesia recebida. Em 60,4% dos prontuários analisados, não houve qualquer registro quanto a presença ou a ausência de dor, sendo que uma escala padronizada (ENV) foi utilizada em apenas dois dos 91 pacientes. Houve registro de analgesia regular para 84,6% dos pacientes, sendo que ela consistia na maioria dos casos (51,94%) de analgésicos simples associados a opioides fracos. Aproximadamente 54% (53,84%) dos pacientes receberam analgesia sob demanda, que consistia na maioria dos casos (55,10%) de opioides fracos. Os Resumo opioides fortes foram pouco prescritos tanto no regime regular quando no de demanda (2,6% e 4,0%, respectivamente). Conclusão: Embora a grande maioria dos entrevistados tenham relatado dor no 1 oPO, e a avaliação da mesma não ter sido feita de forma sistematizada, a analgesia foi considerada muito efetiva ou efetiva para 84,6% dos entrevistados, havendo grande sentimento de satisfação e respeito pela analgesia recebida. / Justifications and Objectives: Acute pain is a universal phenomenon. However, the treatment of this event still has a diversity of cultural, social and economical biases. It is estimated that 40% of patients present inadequate management of pain (moderate to severe intensity) in a situation of acute postoperative pain. The aim of the present study is to analyze the perception of patients, who recently operated, regarding postoperative analgesia in a public tertiary hospital school. In addition, to describe the prescribed and performed postoperative analgesia according to registration in medical records. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed in hospitalized patients submitted to cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, gynecological, hemodynamic, mastological, neurological, orthopedic, thoracic, urological or vascular surgical procedures from June 2017 to December 2017 at Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil. Patients were interviewed on the second day of the postoperative period about their experience on the first day postoperative as to their pain control. Through a semi-structured interview, patients were asked about the intensity of pain, satisfaction as to the analgesia, and general impression of the process. Medical records were reviewed, and data were recorded as to the frequency of recorded pain, analgesia prescription and its administration, and side effects as well. Results: 159 patients met the criteria established to participate in the study and were selected to participate. However, 68 were excluded. The excusions were due discharge, absence at the moment of the interview or surgery postponed. A total of 91 patients were interviewed, of which 46 (50.5%) were male and 45 (49.5%) were female. Most of the interviewees (86.8%) reported some type of pain on the first postoperative period. The mean pain score and the mean worst pain score in NRS were, respectively, 3.1/10 and 5.6/10. All reported having received analgesia, and the medication was considered very effective or effective for 84.6% of the interviewees. The vast majority of the interviewees felt very respected / many satisfied or respected / satisfied with the analgesia received. In 60.4% of the charts analyzed, there was no record of presence or absence of pain. A standardized scale (NRS) was used in only two patients. There was registration of regular analgesia for 84.6% of the patients, and it consisted, in the majority of cases (51.94%), of simple analgesics associated with weak opioids. On-demand analgesia was recorded for 53.84% of patients, and it consisted, in the majority of cases (55.10%), of weak opioids only. Strong opioids were poorly prescribed in both the regular and non-demand regimens (2.6% and 4.0%, respectively). Conclusions: Although the great majority of the interviewees complained of pain in the 1st PO, and the pain evaluation was not done in a systematized way, analgesia was considered very effective or effective for 84.6% of the interviewees, with a great feeling of satisfaction and respect by the analgesia received / CAPES: 1578855

Syftet med denna masterstudie var att jämföra den smärtlindrande effekten av fullständig utrensning och desinfektion av rotkanalsystemet med enbart utrymning av pulpakavum, utan instrumentering av rotkanalerna, som akutbehandling hos tänder med symtomatisk apikal parodontit. Materialet utgjordes av 16 patienter insamlade på Tandvårdshögskolans jourmottagning. Patienter med svullnad och allmänpåverkan exkluderades. Patienterna valdes slumpmässigt ut till att genomgå någon av behandlingarna. Den preoperativa smärtnivån och ev. analgetikaintag registrerades. Tre till fem dagar efter utförd behandling kontaktades patienterna per telefon och fick då gradera sin postoperativa smärtnivå samt analgetika- och/eller antibiotikaintag. Resultatet visade att 100% av patienterna som behandlades med fullständig utrensning erhöll tillfredställande smärtlindring jämfört med 71% av de patienter som behandlades med enbart utrymning av pulpakavum. Skillnaden var inte statistiskt signifikant. 44% av patienterna som behandlades med fullständig utrensning hade tagit smärtstillande postoperativt medan 29% av patienterna i utrymningsgruppen hade gjort det. Skillnaden var inte signifikant. Ingen av patienterna oavsett behandling hade tagit antibiotika efter behandlingen. Ingen skillnad förelåg i andelen patienter som blev tillräckligt smärtlindrade mellan fullständig utrensning och enbart utrymning av pulpakavum hos tänder med symtomatisk apikal parodontit. Det var inte heller någon skillnad i smärtsänkning mellan de två behandlingarna. / The aim was to compare the pain relieving effect of complete chemo mechanical disinfection of the root canal system with removal of necrotic tissue in the pulp chamber without instrumentation of the root canals as emergency treatment in teeth with symptomatic apical periodontitis. The material consisted of 16 patients collected at the emergency clinic at Malmö University. Patients with swelling and/or systemic involvement were excluded. The patients were randomized to either treatment. The preoperative pain level and intake of analgesics was registered. Three till 5 days postoperatively the patients were contacted and asked to grade the current pain level and intake of analgesics and/or antibiotics. The results showed that 100% of the patients treated with complete chemo mechanical disinfection of the root canal system obtained satisfying pain relief compared to 71% for patients treated with removal of necrotic tissue in the pulp chamber. 44% of the patients treated with chemo mechanical disinfection of the root canal system had some kind of analgesics postoperatively compared to 29% for those treated with removal of necrotic tissue in the pulp chamber. No patients in either group reported use of antibiotics postoperatively. The conclusion was that both complete chemo mechanical disinfection and removal of necrotic tissue implied a significant pain relief as emergency treatment in teeth with symptomatic apical periodontitis. There was no difference between the two treatments concerning the number of patients who obtained sufficient pain relief or in pain relieving effect.