Children's Pain at Home After Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Manworren, Renee C.B.; Cooper, J.; Mishra, Trishla; Kaduwela, Naomi

doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2021.02.001

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“…The questionnaire included a sociodemographic information form (covering age, gender, medical diagnosis, presence of chronic disease, family history of appendectomy). 2,[12][13][14] and an operation information form (type of operation, duration, onset of complaints, post-operative mobilization and nutrition practices, medical treatment details). 2,13 The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to assess the pain experienced by children.…”

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Healing Factors in Perforated and Unperforated Pediatric Appendectomies: A Descriptive Study

Şimşek

2023

J Clin Pract Res

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Objective: Appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in childhood and requires urgent intervention. The goal of this research was to identify the factors influencing healing in perforated and non-perforated appendectomy procedures. Materials and Methods: This descriptive research involved 75 children who underwent appendectomy. Information was collected during the preoperative and postoperative stages using a data collection form and a pain assessment scale. Both parents and children hospitalized with appendicitis contributed to this information. Results: The primary complaints leading children to the hospital were nausea and vomiting, which started, on average, 2.7 days prior to admission. While 96% of the children underwent open surgery, 77.3% presented with non-perforated appendicitis. Feeding was ceased 9 hours pre-operation and recommenced in the 15 th postoperative hour. A significant difference was noted between perforation status and discharge time. Factors influencing healing included the length of hospital stay, perforation status, preoperative information, time of postoperative oral feeding initiation, and intravenous fluid therapy. Conclusion:The study suggests that early feeding, mobilization, and patient counseling can reduce pain and expedite recovery and discharge.

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Healing Factors in Perforated and Unperforated Pediatric Appendectomies: A Descriptive Study

Şimşek

2023

J Clin Pract Res

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“…According to a study by Manworren et al (2021), more than 50% of patients reported moderate to severe pain after laparoscopic appendectomy in the first three days. The nonpharmacological approach to pain management, such as relaxation, is an intervention that affects the client's response to pain.…”

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Non-pharmacological intervention to reduce pain post-appendectomy: A rapid review of randomized controlled trial studies

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Azwadina

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J Pal Nurs Stud

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Background: Appendicitis leads to post-appendectomy pain with significant physical and mental implications, necessitating non-pharmacological pain management approaches. Objective: This study aimed to determine which non-pharmacological interventions can effectively reduce postoperative pain following an appendectomy. Design: A rapid review study design was employed. Data Sources: The databases used were EBSCOhost-CINAHL and PubMed. The article search was conducted on March 14, 2022. Review Methods: The identified articles were described using PRISMA guidelines and sorted based on inclusion criteria. These criteria included patients with appendicitis aged 18-59 years who underwent appendectomy, non-pharmacological pain management interventions, studies utilizing the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) method, full-text articles available, English language, and articles published between 2012-2022. Studies involving pediatric and elderly appendectomy patients, as well as studies with insignificant results, were excluded. Results: Four articles were analyzed, revealing four types of interventions: Foot and Hand Reflexology (Massage), Lavender Aromatherapy and Almond oil (Aromatherapy), Inhalation aromatherapy with sweet-scented geranium essential oil, and Acupressure Le7. These interventions were then classified into two categories: aromatherapy-based interventions and neurostimulation-based interventions. All interventions were found to significantly reduce pain in appendectomy patients. Conclusions: Non-pharmacological therapies, such as lavender and almond oil aromatherapy, sweet-scented geranium aromatherapy, foot and hand reflexology, and Le7 acupressure, have demonstrated positive effects in reducing long-term pain after an appendectomy.

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Children's Pain at Home After Laparoscopic Appendectomy

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Healing Factors in Perforated and Unperforated Pediatric Appendectomies: A Descriptive Study

Healing Factors in Perforated and Unperforated Pediatric Appendectomies: A Descriptive Study

Non-pharmacological intervention to reduce pain post-appendectomy: A rapid review of randomized controlled trial studies

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