Patient education in TENS pain management.
Chronic pain affects around 11% of the population and pain management costs the NHS Pounds 270 million a year. Conclusions are mixed but many studies have found TENS to be effective in the management of chronic pain, especially if used correctly and for a sufficient duration. The nurse's role as patient educator can be a strong influence on the therapy's success.
Mitchell
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St Oswald's Hospice, Gosforth.
Kafai
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D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000451:nursing*; D059408:Pain Management; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D004561:Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation