Abstract

The current therapy of intravenous PCA opioid administration is frequently inadequate for controlling pain after abdominal surgery, particularly during movements such as walking and deep breathing which directly impact recovery. This suggests supplemental strategies are needed. Recent evidence shows high frequency, high intensity TENS reduces movement-evoked pain by decreasing hyperalgesia. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of intermittent, intense TENS as a supplement to pharmacologic analgesia on pain with movement and pain at rest after abdominal surgery and determine if its use during walking and vital capacity maneuvers improves these activities.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3052455; ProQuest document ID: 305514706. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Barbara A. Rakel, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Gamma

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Randomized Controlled Trial

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Pain Management, TENS Use Against Pain, Surgical Recovery

Advisor

Rita Frantz

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

The University of Iowa

Degree Year

2002

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-16

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