The effect of watching funny and unfunny videos on post-surgical pain levels.
نویسندگان
چکیده
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe pain intensity before and after watching funny and unfunny videos on post-surgical pain levels. METHODS Ninety patients were divided into three groups. Group A watched funny videos, Group B watched unfunny videos, Group C did not watch any videos. Pain assessment of the patients was carried out before (first), immediately after (second), and 30 min after (third) watching videos. RESULTS The first pain scoremean in Group A was 40.83 ± 22.62, in Group B was 37.46 ± 24.31, in Group C was 48.86 ± 24.06. The second pain scoremean in Group A was 32.93 ± 20.28, in Group B was 29.76 ± 20.26, in Group C was 48.96 ± 24.11. The third pain scoremean in Group A was 37.43 ± 23.07, in Group B was 36.80 ± 22.67, in Group C was 52.30 ± 23.97. CONCLUSION Watching funny or unfunny videos reduces the post-surgical pain level.
منابع مشابه
Comparison of the Effect of playing and watching the Cartoon on Anxiety before Anesthesia in 3-6 Years Old Children Candidate for Tonsillectomy
Introduction: Anxiety before surgery can have a different effect on children and their families and affect the treatment process. Previous studies have shown that the use of non-medical techniques (watching cartoons and playing) has a beneficial effect on children's anxiety in comparison with pharmacological methods. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of two methods of...
متن کاملThe Effect of Local Injection of Epinephrine and Bupivacaine on Post-Tonsillectomy Pain and Bleeding
Introduction: Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries in the world and the most common problem is post-tonsillectomy pain and bleeding. The relief of postoperative pain helps increase early food intake and prevent secondary dehydration. One method for relieving pain is peritonsillar injection of epinephrine along with an anesthetic, which has been shown to produce variable results in ...
متن کاملInvestigating the Effect of Humor Therapy on Chronic Pain in the Elderly Living in Nursing Homes in Mashhad, Iran
Background: The prevalence of chronic pains in the elderly residing in nursing homes is high, which can bring about social isolation, depression, incidence of disabilities, as well as increased costs. Given the risks, medication therapy is not used for the elderly, and non-pharmaceutical methods, such as humor therapy as one of the complementary medicine techniques using thought distraction, ha...
متن کاملLocal injection of anesthetic agent in surgical incision in post-operation pain control: a review article
Today surgery is supposed as the cure for many diseases and the fear of post-operation pain burdens stress over the patients. Postoperative pain can, especially if severe, complicate the patient's condition and may lead to chronic postoperative pain. post-operation pain control is effective in the recovery process, hospitalization period and patients’ satisfaction. Insufficient post-operation p...
متن کاملEffect of Ketamine on Post-Tonsillectomy Sedation and Pain Relief
Introduction: Tonsillectomy is the one of the most common types of surgery in children, and is often accompanied by post-operative pain and discomfort. Methods of pain control such as use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), narcotics, and local anesthetics have been used, but each have their own particular side effects. In this study we investigated the effect of ketamine on post...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
- Complementary therapies in clinical practice
دوره 26 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017