2024
Nurse-led self-management support to improve symptom management and self-reported outcomes in people with irritable bowel syndrome
Barandouzi Z, Chen J, Henderson W, Starkweather A, Cong X. Nurse-led self-management support to improve symptom management and self-reported outcomes in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Interdisciplinary Nursing Research 2024, 3: 163-168. PMID: 39554222, PMCID: PMC11567672, DOI: 10.1097/nr9.0000000000000069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-management sessionsQuality of lifeSelf-management supportSelf-management interventionsRegistered nursesSelf-reported outcomesPhysical activitySelf-managementSymptom managementIrritable bowel syndromeNurse-led supportImprove symptom managementImprove self-managementImprove dietary habitsSelf-management approachParent randomized controlled trialManagement of irritable bowel syndromeRandomized controlled trialsNurse-ledHigh-fat foodsParticipants' needsIn-personDietary habitsDisorders of gut-brain interactionSymptom episodesAcceptability, Effectiveness, and Roles of mHealth Applications in Supporting Cancer Pain Self-Management: Integrative Review
Wu W, Graziano T, Salner A, Chen M, Judge M, Cong X, Xu W. Acceptability, Effectiveness, and Roles of mHealth Applications in Supporting Cancer Pain Self-Management: Integrative Review. JMIR MHealth And UHealth 2024, 12: e53652. PMID: 39024567, PMCID: PMC11294773, DOI: 10.2196/53652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain self-managementSelf-managementMHealth appsIntegrative reviewJohns Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal ToolEffectiveness of mHealth appsFrequency of breakthrough painDigital technology-based interventionTechnology-based interventionsPain appCINAHL PlusNarrative synthesisAppraisal ToolMobile healthHealth outcomesMultimodal interventionMedication adherenceManaging painMeasure painMHealth applicationsMHealthInternal consistencyEducation facilitatorsSupport coordinatorsPositive experiences
2022
The effect of self-management online modules plus nurse-led support on pain and quality of life among young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
Chen J, Zhang Y, Barandouzi Z, Lee J, Zhao T, Xu W, Chen M, Feng B, Starkweather A, Cong X. The effect of self-management online modules plus nurse-led support on pain and quality of life among young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal Of Nursing Studies 2022, 132: 104278. PMID: 35640500, PMCID: PMC10588769, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeImprove quality of lifeNurse-led interventionNurse-ledIntervention groupIntervention effectsPain interferenceOnline modulesImprove qualitySelf-managementNurse-led self-management programIrritable bowel syndromeYoung adultsSelf-efficacyNurse-led supportEffects of self-managementLife-long self-managementSelf-management programReducing pain interferenceSelf-reported painFollow-upIncreased quality of lifeBaseline data collectionIncreased self-efficacyDecreased pain intensity
2021
Self-Efficacy Survey Study of Pain Self-Management in Patients with Cancer
Anderson A, Starkweather A, Cong X, Kim K, Schulman-Green D, Judge M, Xu W, Zhang Y. Self-Efficacy Survey Study of Pain Self-Management in Patients with Cancer. Pain Management Nursing 2021, 23: 486-493. PMID: 34794885, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain self-efficacyCancer pain severitySelf-efficacyPain severitySelf-management supportPain self-managementImprove pain outcomesProportion of patientsEnhance self-efficacyCross-sectional surveyPain severity levelsPerceptions of self-efficacyQuality of lifeTreatment related characteristicsPain prevalenceCancer outpatientsSelf-managementPain outcomesPain managementUnmet needsLower satisfactionCancer diagnosisCancer painCorrelation statistical analysisPainOver-The-Counter Analgesics: A Meta-Synthesis of Pain Self-Management in Adolescents
Kiza A, Manworren R, Cong X, Starkweather A, Kelley P. Over-The-Counter Analgesics: A Meta-Synthesis of Pain Self-Management in Adolescents. Pain Management Nursing 2021, 22: 439-445. PMID: 34127393, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOTC analgesic useMeta-synthesisOTC analgesicsPain self-managementQualitative meta-ethnographyInclusion/exclusion criteriaAnalgesic useMeta-ethnographyConsumption prevalenceSelf-managementProQuest DissertationsMeta-ethnographic analysisOTC medicationsPain managementQualitative studyAdolescent useSelf-medicationTreat painAnxiety controlThesis databaseAdolescentsThemesAnxietyInclusion/exclusionPain
2020
Adults’ Self-Management of Chronic Cancer and Noncancer Pain in People with and Without Cognitive Impairment: A Concept Analysis
Kiza A, Cong X. Adults’ Self-Management of Chronic Cancer and Noncancer Pain in People with and Without Cognitive Impairment: A Concept Analysis. Pain Management Nursing 2020, 22: 69-73. PMID: 33132039, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2020.08.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-management of chronic painChronic painSelf-managementChronic pain self-managementConcept analysisPain self-managementPatient-provider relationshipChronic pain problemsClinical research literatureMultimodal interventionPain problemsThematic analysisNoncancer painChronic cancerCognitive impairmentLack of conceptual workPainAdultsStandard formResearch literatureDecision makingResource utilizationInterventionNoncancerConceptual work
2018
Pain self‐management plus nurse‐led support in young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: Study protocol for a pilot randomized control trial
Cong X, Ramesh D, Perry M, Xu W, Bernier K, Young E, Walsh S, Starkweather A. Pain self‐management plus nurse‐led support in young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: Study protocol for a pilot randomized control trial. Research In Nursing & Health 2018, 41: 121-130. PMID: 29388674, PMCID: PMC6415297, DOI: 10.1002/nur.21862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeSM interventionsHealth outcomesSelf-managementIrritable bowel syndromeNurse-led supportSM behaviorSelf-management instructionsLongitudinal pilot studyYoung adultsPreliminary effectivenessPain neurophysiologyPhone consultationsDistressing symptomsEarly adult yearsBowel syndromePrimary outcomeStudy protocolVideo modulesWell-beingSeverity of symptomsPilot studyAdult yearsInterventionPain