2024
Acceptability, 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCancer PainHumansMobile ApplicationsNeoplasmsPain ManagementPatient Acceptance of Health CareSelf-ManagementTelemedicineConceptsPain 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
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCancer PainCross-Sectional StudiesHumansNeoplasmsPainPain ManagementQuality of LifeSelf EfficacySelf-ManagementConceptsPain 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 analysisPainThe Role of Emotion Regulation in Pain Management Among Women From Labor to Three Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review
Srisopa P, Cong X, Russell B, Lucas R. The Role of Emotion Regulation in Pain Management Among Women From Labor to Three Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review. Pain Management Nursing 2021, 22: 783-790. PMID: 34215526, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.05.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEmotional RegulationFemaleHumansLabor PainPain ManagementParturitionPostpartum PeriodPregnancyPregnant WomenConceptsPain intensityElectronic databases CINAHLDecreased pain intensityPreferred Reporting ItemsDatabases CINAHLMindfulness-based interventionsProQuest DissertationsIntegrative reviewWomen's painEmotional distressMonths postpartumReporting ItemsPain managementReduce painSystematic reviewProlonged trainingDistraction strategiesPregnant womenPostpartumPainSelf-practicedPrenatal periodInterventionEmotion regulation strategiesWomen
2019
Pain Management in Patients with Heart Failure: A Survey of Nurses’ Perception
Chen J, Walsh S, Delaney C, Cong X. Pain Management in Patients with Heart Failure: A Survey of Nurses’ Perception. Pain Management Nursing 2019, 21: 365-370. PMID: 31623989, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2019.09.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican Association of Heart Failure NursesPain management practicesPain managementLack of pain assessment toolsPerception of pain managementInvestigate nurses' perceptionsOpioid useMultiple chronic conditionsHeart failure nursesHF patientsCross-sectional online surveyImpact of painOnline educational modulePain assessment toolsHeart failureKnowledge of opioid useAwareness of painManagement of painNurses' perceptionsManagement of HF patientsChronic conditionsPain assessmentNursesEducational moduleClinical guidelines
2018
Neonatal Pain Perceptions and Current Practice
Perry M, Tan Z, Chen J, Weidig T, Xu W, Cong X. Neonatal Pain Perceptions and Current Practice. Critical Care Nursing Clinics Of North America 2018, 30: 549-561. PMID: 30447813, PMCID: PMC6570422, DOI: 10.1016/j.cnc.2018.07.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal painHypersensitivity to painful stimuliAssessment of neonatal painEfficacy of analgesiaPoorly treated painImmature nervous systemPain perceptionPainful stimuliPharmacological treatmentNeonatesPainPainful proceduresLong-term consequencesNervous systemNonpharmacological treatmentsNonpharmacological interventionsTreatmentNegative long-term consequencesAnalgesiaPain 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
2015
Maternal and Paternal Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Infant Pain in the NICU
Vazquez V, Cong X, DeJong A. Maternal and Paternal Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Infant Pain in the NICU. Neonatal Network The Journal Of Neonatal Nursing 2015, 34: 337-344. PMID: 26803015, DOI: 10.1891/0730-0832.34.6.337.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfant painInfant pain managementPain managementInfant corrected ageSelf-efficacyCorrected ageParental knowledgeInvestigate parental knowledgeModerate to high self-efficacyResearcher-developed questionnairePainPainful proceduresHigher self-efficacyNICUPerceptions of self-efficacyInfantsParents' perceptionsAdequate knowledgeAgePaternal knowledgeSatisfactionParents
2014
Neonatal Nurses’ Perceptions of Pain Management: Survey of the United States and China
Cong X, McGrath J, Delaney C, Chen H, Liang S, Vazquez V, Keating L, Chang K, Dejong A. Neonatal Nurses’ Perceptions of Pain Management: Survey of the United States and China. Pain Management Nursing 2014, 15: 834-844. PMID: 24508269, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2013.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNurses' perceptionsChinese nursesAmerican nursesNeonatal nursesBarriers to effective pain managementSide effects of pain medicationsPain managementPerception of pain managementEffects of nonpharmacological interventionsPain medicationEffects of pain medicationsCross-sectional survey studyEffective pain managementPain assessment toolsNeonatal nurses' perceptionsLack of timeResearch-based protocolsNeonatal painAdequate education/trainingNurses' responsesPain toolsUnited StatesKnowledge deficitsNursesNonpharmacological interventions
2013
Pain Assessment and Measurement in Neonates
Cong X, McGrath J, Cusson R, Zhang D. Pain Assessment and Measurement in Neonates. Advances In Neonatal Care 2013, 13: 379-395. PMID: 24300956, DOI: 10.1097/anc.0b013e3182a41452.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeonatal Nurses' Perceptions of Pain Assessment and Management in NICUs
Cong X, Delaney C, Vazquez V. Neonatal Nurses' Perceptions of Pain Assessment and Management in NICUs. Advances In Neonatal Care 2013, 13: 353-360. PMID: 24042143, DOI: 10.1097/anc.0b013e31829d62e8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCross-Sectional StudiesEducation, Nursing, ContinuingFemaleHealth Care SurveysHumansInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalIntensive Care, NeonatalMaleMiddle AgedNursing Staff, HospitalPain ManagementPain MeasurementSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesConceptsNational Association of Neonatal NursesPain assessment toolsNeonatal nursesNurses' perceptionsPain toolsPain assessmentNurses' perceptions of knowledgeBarriers to effective pain managementSide effects of pain medicationsEffects of pain medicationsAssessment toolEffective pain managementLack of timeNeonatal nurses' perceptionsResearcher-developed questionnaireResearch-based protocolsPerception of knowledgeConvenience sampleNonpharmacological interventionsNursesLack of knowledgePain managementPain medicationPain protocolContinuing education
2012
Effects of Skin-to-Skin Contact on Autonomic Pain Responses in Preterm Infants
Cong X, Cusson R, Walsh S, Hussain N, Ludington-Hoe S, Zhang D. Effects of Skin-to-Skin Contact on Autonomic Pain Responses in Preterm Infants. Journal Of Pain 2012, 13: 636-645. PMID: 22595172, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2012.02.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutonomic pain responsesIncubator carePreterm infantsHeel stickLow frequency powerHigh frequency powerPain responseSpectral power analysis of heart rate variabilityEffect of skin-to-skin contactNeonatal intensive care unitSkin-to-skin contactLF/HF ratioHeart rateEffective pain interventionIntensive care unitAnalysis of heart rate variabilityKC conditionsBeat-to-beat heart rateRandomized crossover trialSpectral power analysisAffected infantsKangaroo carePretermPain interventionsCrossover trialEffects on Postoperative Salivary Cortisol of Relaxation/Music and Patient Teaching About Pain Management
Good M, Albert J, Arafah B, Anderson G, Wotman S, (deceased) D, Cong X, Lane D, Ahn S. Effects on Postoperative Salivary Cortisol of Relaxation/Music and Patient Teaching About Pain Management. Biological Research For Nursing 2012, 15: 318-329. PMID: 22472905, DOI: 10.1177/1099800411431301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansHydrocortisonePain ManagementPatient Education as TopicPostoperative PeriodRelaxation TherapySalivaConceptsPatient teachingPain managementPsychological stress of surgeryUsual carePost-hoc ANCOVAIntervention groupRM interventionsAbdominal surgery patientsDay 2Patients more susceptible to infectionReduced cortisol levelsPostoperative day 2Psychological stressInterventionStress of surgeryCompare groupsPainSalivary cortisolSusceptibility to infectionPostoperative painAbdominal surgeryPostoperative dayControl groupSurgery patientsANCOVA
2009
Kangaroo Care modifies preterm infant heart rate variability in response to heel stick pain: Pilot study
Cong X, Ludington-Hoe S, McCain G, Fu P. Kangaroo Care modifies preterm infant heart rate variability in response to heel stick pain: Pilot study. Early Human Development 2009, 85: 561-567. PMID: 19505775, PMCID: PMC2742959, DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2009.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeel stick painKangaroo careHeel stickPreterm infantsIncubator careHeart rate variabilityPainful proceduresNeonatal intensive care unitMother-infant skin-to-skin contactSkin-to-skin contactWeeks gestational ageInfant heart rate variabilityDays postnatal ageLF/HF ratioInfant behavioral stateResponse to painIntensive care unitHeart rate variability differencesEffects of KCResponses to painful proceduresRate variabilityGestational ageInfant painPostnatal ageHeel warming