Abstract Introduction Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a disease characterized by chronic, pain associated with impaired physical function and overall quality of life (QOL). Pain can be controlled by IV lidocaine…
Abstract This systematic review identifies and assesses national guidelines that are used to improve clinical practice and patient safety in perioperative care. The authors searched, MEDLINE, Embase, Cumulative Index of…
Abstract Background Patient satisfaction and health status improve with person-centered care. It also reduces hospital stays and medical costs. Aim The purpose of this methodological study was to assess the…
Highlights • Laparoscopy benefits: improves cosmesis, speeds up recovery, and decreases hospital stays. • Pain management challenge: despite less severe pain, effective control is critical for minimizing analgesic use and…
Highlights • 75 consecutive tasks are required to sterilize an endoscope. • This series of 75 tasks is termed the Endoscope Sterilization Cycle. • The majority of risk of error…
Abstract Background Hip surgeries are one of the common orthopedic surgeries, especially in the geriatricnpopulation following trauma, postoperative pain control and early ambulation are the main concerns for decreasing hospital…
Abstract Background The operating room is a key driver of hospital revenue, making the monitoring of performance metrics crucial for cost reduction. Perioperative leaders often struggle to pinpoint the causes…
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine if an interactive educational program regarding noise reduction would reduce noise levels in an orthopedic OR setting. Methods A quasi-experimental…
Abstract Background As the global population ages, the vulnerability of older adults (≥50 years) undergoing major non-cardiac surgeries increases significantly, posing greater risks and challenges. This study aims to address…
Abstract Background Despite the existence of controlled trials (CTs) and a handful of meta-analyses investigating the effects of massage on postoperative pain and anxiety, recent comprehensive reviews in this area…
