Does a Preoperative Mental Health Diagnosis Affect Pain Management in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing Surgery?
This study suggests that patients with AIS with a preoperative mental health disorder undergoing PSF experience more pain after surgery and require more pain medication during their recovery. Read the study here: https://doi.org/10.1097/bpo.0000000000002545
An Opioid-minimizing Multimodal Pain Regimen Reduces Opioid Exposure and Pain in Trauma-injured Patients at High Risk for Opioid Misuse
This study is the first to show the moderating influence of opioid misuse risk on the effectiveness of an opioid-minimizing multimodal pain regimen. The Opioid Risk Tool was useful in identifying high-risk patients for whom the Multimodal Analgesic Strategies for Trauma multimodal pain regimen is recommended for perioperative pain management. Read the study here: https://www.surgjournal.com/article/S0039-6060(23)00597-4/fulltext#ga1
Racial Bias in Perceptions of Children’s Pain
A new study published in Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied examines the impact of racial bias in the way children’s pain is perceived by clinicians. Unfortunately, this study confirms that racial bias continues to contribute to inequities in managing pain among racialized children. According to the paper: “This work finds that adult perceivers believed Black […]
September is Pain Awareness Month
September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management for children and adolescents. Our president, Dr. Yuan-Chi Lin, shares a message (below) for Pain Awareness as pain continues to be an issue that impacts the pediatric population. #painawarenessmonth2023 #PAM2023
American Society for Pain Management Nursing National Conference
ASPMN®’s 33rd National Conference is being held September 20-23, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Follow this link for more information: https://aspmn.org/2023-annual-conference/