• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.61-71
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• 2016

Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the comparison between the subjective and the objective evaluation of pain control effect in masticatory muscle pain depending on time and dose change. Methods: The patients were recruited to this study and diagnosed according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). Experimental group were divided into three groups; saline injection group (n=10), morphine 1.5 mg injection group (n=10), and morphine 3.0 mg injection group (n=10). Evaluation list was the subjective pain evaluation (visual analogue scale, McGill pain questionnaire) and the objective pain evaluation (pressure pain threshold [PPT], pressure pain tolerance [PTO]). The subjective and the objective pain evaluation were performed at the times of just before injection, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, and 48 hours after injection. Then, data were statistically analyzed. Results: The results were as follows: 1) There is no statistically significant difference between the results of the subjective and the objective pain evaluation with regard to the short-term (within 1 hour) analgesic effect of morphine sulfate. 2) However, after 1 hour of injection, while the subjective pain evaluation score still decreased, the objective pain evaluation didn't show significant changes in PPT and PTO (1 hour, p<0.05; 24 hours, p<0.01; 48 hours, p<0.001). 3) In comparison to changes in the dose, the McGill pain questionnaire was the most statistically effective method among the subjective pain evaluations (1.5 mg, p<0.05; 3 mg, p<0.01). Conclusions: Therefore, it was revealed that the subjective pain evaluation was more effective to evaluate long-term pain control, and that the McGill pain questionnaire could be an effective way to evaluate pain control depending on dose changes. It requires further investigations with time and dose extension.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제24권2_4호
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• pp.995-1006
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• 2003

Objective: The purpose of this study is to see whether pain in cancer patients is decreased by Eriobotryae Folium Fomentation. Methods: We examined the change in pain among six cancer patients, prescribing Eriobotryae Folium Fomentation. As for evaluating methods, we used the case history of pain, the direct evaluation of pain, the indirect evaluation of pain. The direct evaluation of pain is subdivided by the language expression, the non-language expression, and Visual analog scale(VAS). The indirect evaluation of pain is subdivided by the condition of walking, mood and the condition of sleep. Results: After two weeks, any remarkable pain decrease is not observed in both of the direct evaluation and indirect evaluation.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2007

Pain is one of the most common causes of disability and work loss. However, patients with chronic pain have not been regarded as impaired persons in the Republic of Korea because of a lack of objective findings in those patients and difficulties in validating their genuine suffering and quantitative evaluation of pain. Here, the difficulties in the evaluation of impairment in chronic pain patients are discussed. In addition, guidelines for rating impairment in chronic pain patients, which are under development by the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences, are introduced.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.169-182
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• 2012

이 연구는 Morphine을 이용한 저작근통증의 조절 효과를 확인하기 위해서 시행되었으며, 경희대학교 치과대학병원 구강내과에 내원한 환자 중 RDC/TMD로 진단된 지원자를 saline 주사군, lidocaine 주사군, morphine 주사군 각각 10명씩 배정하였다. 통증부위에 주사 전, 주사 후 10분, 30분, 60분에 각각 주관적인 통증 평가인 시각유추척도검사, 맥길통증설문지검사 그리고 통증부위표시검사와 객관적인 통증 평가인 압력통증역치검사와 압력통증한계검사를 실시하였다. 검사 후 평가된 자료를 통계 처리하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 주관적인 통증 평가와 객관적인 통증 평가 모두 집단 내 효과가 있었다. (p<0.001) 2. 주관적인 통증 평가인 통증부위표시검사(p<0.001)에서 집단 간 효과가 있었다. 3. 객관적인 통증 평가인 압력통증역치검사(p=0.025)에서 집단 간 효과가 있었다. 4. 주관적인 통증 평가인 통증부위표시검사는 morphine 주사군(p=0.001)이 saline 주사군에 비해서 효과가 있었다. 이상의 연구결과로 저작근에 통증이 있는 환자에게 morphine 주사 시 60분 이내에는 주관적인 평가에서 통증 조절 효과가 있었으며, 향후 시간 연장에 따른 지속적인 추가 연구가 필요 할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.293-296
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• 2009

Objective : Pain has long been regarded as a subjective symptom. Recently, however, some regard a type of intractable chronic pain as a disease. Furthermore, chronic persistent pain becomes a cause of permanent impairment (PI) In 6th edition, the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides has rated the pain as a PI. In Korea, pain has been already been rated as a PI. Here, we examined the present status and the prospect of disability evaluation for the pain in Korea. Methods : Pain can be rated as a PI by the Workmen's Compensation Insurance Act (WCIA) and Patriots and Veterans Welfare Corporation Act (PVWCA) in Korea. We examined the definition, diagnostic criteria and grades of the pain related disability (PRD) in these two acts. We also examined legal judgments, which were made in 2005 for patients with severe pain. We also compared the acts and the judgments to the criteria of the 6th AMA Guides. Results : The PRD can berated as one of the 4 grades according to the WCIA. The provisions of the law do not limit the pain only for the complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The PRD can berated as one of the 3 grades by the PVWCA. If there were objective signs such as osteoporosis, joint contracture and muscle atrophy corresponding to the CRPS, the grade is rated as 6. When the pain always interferes with one's job except easy work,the grade is rated as high as 5. In Korea, judicial precedents dealt the pain a sa permanent disability in 2005. Conclusion : Although there were no objective criteria for evaluation of the PRD, pain has been already rated as a PI by the laws or judicial precedents, in Korea. Thus, we should regulate the Korean criteria of PRD like the AMA 6th edition. We also should develop the objective tools for evaluation of the PRD near in future.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제61권10호
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• pp.322-326
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• 2018

Purpose: The EDIN scale (${\acute{E}}chelle$ Douleur Inconfort Nouveau-$N{\acute{e}}$, neonatal pain and discomfort scale) and heart rate variability has been used for the evaluation of prolonged pain. The aim of our study was to assess the value of the newborn infant parasympathetic evaluation (NIPE) index and EDIN scale for the evaluation of prolonged pain in preterm infants with chest tube placement due to pneumothorax. Methods: This prospective observational study assessed prolonged pain in preterm infants with a gestational age between 33 and 35 weeks undergoing installation of chest tubes. Prolonged pain was assessed using the EDIN scale and NIPE index. Results: There was a significant correlation between the EDIN scale and NIPE index (r=-0.590, P=0.003). Prolonged pain is significantly more severe in the first 6 hours following chest tube installation (NIPE index: 60 [50-86] vs. 68 [45-89], P<0.002; EDIN score: 8 [7-11] vs. 6 [4-8], P<0.001). Conclusion: Prolonged pain can be accurately assessed with the EDIN scale and NIPE index. However, evaluation with the EDIN scale is time-consuming. The NIPE index can provide instantaneous assessment of prolonged and continuous pain.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.339-356
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• 2013

이 연구에서는 말초 opioid 수용체를 이용한 저작근 통증 조절 시 성별 효과의 차이를 확인하고자 RDC/TMD로 진단된 지원자 남성 20명, 여성 20명을 saline 주사군, lidocaine 주사군, morphine 1.5 mg 주사군, morphine 3 mg 주사군 각각 5명씩 배정하였다. 통증부위에 주사 전, 주사 후 1시간, 24시간, 48시간에 각각 주관적인 통증 평가인 시각유추척도평가, 맥길통증설문지 평가, 통증부위표시평가 그리고 객관적인 통증 평가인 압력통증역치평가와 압력통증한계평가를 실시하였다. 검사 후 평가된 자료를 통계 처리하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 시각유추척도평가에서는 남녀 모두가 morphine 3 mg군에서 통계학적으로 유의성 있는 효과가 있었다. (male: p<0.05, female: p<0.05) 2. 맥길통증설문지 평가에서는 남녀 모두가 morphine 1.5 mg군 보다 morphine 3 mg군에서 더 통계학적으로 유의성 있는 효과가 있었다. (male: p<0.001, female: p<0.01) 3. 통증부위표시평가와 압력통증역치평가에서는 남성이 morphine 3 mg군에서 통계학적으로 유의성 있는 효과가 있었다. (PD: p<0.001, PPT: p<0.05) 이상의 연구 결과로 저작근 통증을 조절하기 위해서 morphine 3 mg을 통증부위에 주사한 경우 객관적인 통증 평가에서 여성 환자보다 남성 환자에게 더 효과가 있다는 것을 알 수 있었으며, 앞으로 시간에 따른 그리고 용량에 따른 남녀 치료효과의 차이에 관한 연구가 더 필요 할 것으로 생각된다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.174-177
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• 2014

Glomus tumors are a rare, benign neoplasm and 75% exist in the subungual region. Extradigital glomus tumors are much more difficult to diagnose because of their atypical location and symptoms. Furthermore, if their symptoms are similar to neuropathic pain, the patient can suffer from misdirected treatment due to misdiagnosis. It is essential to perform careful evaluation of the lesion itself in order to reduce misdiagnosis. Ultrasonography is a useful, non-invasive method that can be easily performed in the pain clinic for local evaluation and diagnosis. We report a case of misdiagnosed glomus tumor in the thigh which was properly diagnosed after ultrasonography.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.137-154
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• 1994

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.173-183
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze nursing records for pain management in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Methods: Nursing process for pain management were analyzed retrospectively by 180 ICU patients' nursing records. Instruments consisted of 3 questionnaires (pain assessment, intervention, and evaluation). Results: For assessment, there was different pain intensity between cancer patients (7.95) and non-cancer patients (7.20). Also pain intensity was lower in PCA group (5.08) than in PCA with PRN group (8.27). Common pain site was surgical areas, along with 17 kinds of words expressed for pain, and mean of pain intensity was 7.47 by numeric rating scales (NRS). For intervention, the patients received pharmacologic interventions (99.4%) such as narcotic analgesics (38.3%) intermittently (70.5%) without side effects (94.4%). For evaluation, mean of pain intensity was decreased to 3.14, but a few patients (12.8%) experienced pain over 5 points despite the intervention. Nurses evaluated the degree of pain relief after the intervention in 87.2% of patients. Conclusion: Nurses do assess patients' pain by using objective tool, intervene, and evaluate for effective pain management. Nurses should make an individual approach and record all nursing activities for pain management.