Title |
Acute pain from the perspective of minor trauma patients treated at the emergency unit
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Published in |
Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem, June 2015
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DOI | 10.1590/1983-1447.2015.02.48728 |
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Authors |
Andrea Regina Martin, Jamyle Rubio Soares, Viviane Cazetta de Lima Vieira, Sonia Silva Marcon, Mayckel da Silva Barreto |
Abstract |
To study the factors that influence the perception of acute pain and the consequences of this experience in patients suffering from mild trauma. Descriptive qualitative study conducted in an emergency service in southern Brazil. Data was collected in October 2013, through semi-structured interviews with 29 individuals who reported pain after physical trauma, regardless of the triggering factor. To process the data, we used a Content Analysis technique, subject modality. Two categories emerged: Factors that influence the perception of pain resulting from trauma and, Consequences of acute pain due to trauma. The acute pain sensation was influenced by biological, emotional, spiritual and socio-cultural factors and induced biological and emotional consequences for individuals. The health professionals need to consider the factors that influence soreness and its consequences for the proper assessment and management of pain resulting from trauma. |
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Psychology | 3 | 5% |
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Unknown | 24 | 38% |