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https://read.qxmd.com/read/29870397/the-dolotest%C3%A2-in-a-specialized-headache-center-among-patients-receiving-psychological-treatment-a-pilot-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Marianne Kromann Nielsen, Maria Lurenda Westergaard, Dorte Kjeldgaard Nielsen, Trine Zimmer, Rigmor Hoejland Jensen
Background The DoloTest is a newer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) monitoring instrument for pain, not yet validated for headache. Aims To examine the usefulness of the DoloTest in a specialized headache center. Methods The sample consisted of patients referred to psychologists from the Danish Headache Center (DHC) for whom the test was carried out at start of, end of, and 6 months after treatment. Points on eight scales of the test were measured (values ranged from 0 to 100), then totaled (0 to 800)...
July 26, 2018: Scandinavian Journal of Pain
https://read.qxmd.com/read/29799075/effect-of-fixation-devices-on-postoperative-pain-after-laparoscopic-ventral-hernia-repair-a-randomized-clinical-trial-of-permanent-tacks-absorbable-tacks-and-synthetic-glue
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Sanne Harsløf, Pia Krum-Møller, Thorbjørn Sommer, Nellie Zinther, Pål Wara, Hans Friis-Andersen
PURPOSE: The method of anchoring the mesh in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is claimed to cause postoperative pain, affecting the quality of life of the patients. The aim of this randomized study was to compare the effect of three types of fixation devices on postoperative pain, patient quality of life, and hernia recurrence. METHODS: Patients with ventral hernias between 2 and 7 cm were randomized into one of three mesh fixation groups: permanent tacks (Protack™), absorbable tacks (Securestrap™), and absorbable synthetic glue (Glubran™)...
June 2018: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/27470295/fat-grafting-for-alleviating-persistent-pain-after-breast-cancer-treatment-a-randomized-controlled-trial
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Alexander A Juhl, Páll Karlsson, Tine E Damsgaard
BACKGROUND: Persistent pain is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment, affecting 24-52% of women after mastectomy. Recent studies have described analgesic effects of fat grafting in various settings. We aimed to investigate whether fat grafting had an analgesic effect on persistent pain after mastectomy and whether fat grafting had a remodeling effect on the mastectomy scar. METHODS: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. Patients were randomized to either receive fat grafting to the pain-afflicted area around the missing breast or a control group without any intervention...
September 2016: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery: JPRAS
https://read.qxmd.com/read/23304498/dolotest-in-general-practice-study-sensitivity-and-specificity-screening-for-depression
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kim Kristiansen, Pernille Lyngholm-Kjaerby, Claus Moe
Background. Coexistence of pain and depression has significant impact on the patient's quality of life and treatment outcome. DoloTest is a pain and HRQoL assessment tool developed to provide shared understanding between the clinician and the patient of the condition by a visual profile. Aim. To find the sensitivity and specificity of DoloTest as a screening tool for depression for patients in primary care. Methods. All patients coming to a primary care clinic were asked to fill in a DoloTest and a Major Depression Inventory...
2012: International Journal of Family Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/20384966/introduction-and-validation-of-dolotest-%C3%A2-a-new-health-related-quality-of-life-tool-used-in-pain-patients
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kim Kristiansen, Pernille Lyngholm-Kjaerby, Claus Moe
PURPOSE: The aim of the publication is to introduce DoloTest(®) and to document the validation of DoloTest(®) . DoloTest(®) is a health-related quality of life (HRQoL) tool for pain patients with low-time burden involving the patient in interpretation of the test result by creating a graphic presentation of the test result in a DoloTest(®) Profile and therefore, suitable use in clinical setting. METHODS: Validation against SF-36, 246 participants in four pain clinics...
September 2010: Pain Practice: the Official Journal of World Institute of Pain
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