Dor total e sofrimento da equipe de enfermagem: vivências durante a pandemia de COVID-19 / Total pain and suffering of the Nursing team: experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

Objetivo: Analisar as dimensões do sofrimento manifestadas pela equipe de Enfermagem no cuidado aos pacientes vítimas da COVID-19, sob a perspectiva do conceito de Dor Total. Métodos: Pesquisa qualitativa realizada com a equipe de Enfermagem que atuava na linha de frente do cuidado à COVID-19, por meio de questionário socioeconômico e entrevista semiestruturada. Utilizou-se o software ALCESTE para análise de conteúdo do corpus. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 20 profissionais de Enfermagem. Da análise de conteúdo, emergiram dois eixos: o primeiro, chamado de Dores no exercício profissional, destacou a dor social preexistente, apontando a desvalorização do saber/fazer da Enfermagem. O segundo eixo, denominado Dores na pandemia, evidenciou as dimensões emocional, social e física do sofrimento dos participantes. Os resultados comprovam e evidenciam o sofrimento multidimensional enfrentado no cotidiano do trabalho das equipes de Enfermagem, aproximando-os do conceito de Dor Total. A exacerbação das condições precárias na pandemia e seus efeitos foram identificados nas dimensões psicológicas, sociais e físicas. Conclusão: Torna-se imprescindível implementar políticas públicas e medidas em níveis governamentais e institucionais que valorizem e reconheçam o papel da Enfermagem, promovendo uma ação direta na raiz do sofrimento vivido pela categoria, a fim de oferecer suporte para melhoria das condições de trabalho e remuneração digna. Descritores: Sofrimento Psicológico; Equipe de Enfermagem; Pandemias; COVID-19; Percepção da dor.

Objective: To analyze the dimensions of suffering manifested by the Nursing team in the care of COVID-19 patients, from the perspective of the concept of Total Pain. Methods: Qualitative research carried out with the Nursing team that worked on the frontline of COVID-19 care, through a socioeconomic questionnaire and semi-structured interview. ALCESTE software was used for corpus content analysis.Results: Twenty nursing professionals participated in the study. From the content analysis, two axis emerged: the first, called Pain in professional practice, highlighted the pre-existing social pain, pointing to the devaluation of nursing knowledge/practice. The second axis, called Pain during the pandemic, showed the emotional, social and physical dimensions of the participants' suffering. The results prove and show the multidimensional suffering faced in the daily work of the Nursing teams, bringing them closer to the concept of Total Pain. The exacerbation of precarious conditions in the pandemic and their effects were identified in the psychological, social and physical dimensions. Conclusion: It is essential to implement public policies and measures at governmental and institutional levels that value and recognize the role of Nursing, promoting direct action at the root of the suffering experienced by the category, in order to offer support for improving working conditions and decent pay. Descriptors: Psychological Suffering; Nursing team; Pandemics; COVID-19; Pain perception.

Preinvestigation psychological state and related demographic factors as predictors of pain perception in women undergoing hysterosalpingography / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background@#The majority of women described hysterosalpingography (HSG) as a painful procedure. There is little information on the features of HSG-associated pain and factors that predispose to increased pain experience. @*Objectives@#This study investigated preprocedure psychological state and related demographic factors as predictors of pain perception in women undergoing HSG. @*Methods@#The sample included 99 women selected through consecutive sampling at the Radiology Department, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria. The study utilized a cross-sectional survey design to collect data using Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Zung Self-rating Depression Scale, and Visual Analog Scale for the perception of pain and state anxiety. @*Results@#The women with lower state anxiety reported significantly lower pain perception (X̅ = 6.69) than the women with high anxiety (X̅ = 7.93). Trait anxiety, state anxiety, and depression jointly predicted pain perception among the women undergoing HSG, with R2 = 0.117, F (3,95) = 6.797; P < 0.001. They collectively accounted for about 17.7% variance in pain perception. @*Conclusion@#Patients being prepared for the HSG procedure can be educated on concerns related to anxiety and coping strategies and be provided with anxiolytics or other medication as clinically indicated.

Comparison of gingival inflammatory parameters and pain perception on periodontal probing - a cross sectional study, part II / Comparación de parámetros inflamatorios gingivales y percepción del dolor en el sondaje periodontal - un estudio transversal, parte II

Background: Probing of the periodontal pocket is an essential part of the diagnosis of periodontal disease and 15-77% of untreated periodontal patients experience pain during probing. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the pain perceived by patients with dental plaque-induced gingivitis and chronic periodontitis during periodontal probing and the main objective includes the evaluation of the relationship between pain perceived during periodontal probing and gingival inflammatory parameters. Material and Methods: A total of 475 participants were recruited into the study. The patients were divided into two groups: Group-A (Gingivitis Group - 275 patients) and Group-B (Chronic Periodontitis Group - 200 patients). Clinical parameters included analysis of bleeding on probing, simplified gingival index, pocket depth on probing, and clinical attachment level. Pain score was recorded using the HP VAS scale and all patients participated in the study after a detailed explanation of the study protocol. Results: A significant difference in pain perception was noted between groups, highlighting the role of the degree of inflammation in the examination of periodontal parameters. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, we can conclude that pain perception is directly correlated with the degree of inflammation in periodontitis rather than plaque-induced gingivitis during periodontal probing. Therefore, some form of adjuvant topical anesthesia may be considered in order to reduce pain levels in severely inflamed patients, to encourage continued acceptance of supportive periodontal therapy.

Antecedentes: El sondaje de la bolsa periodontal es una parte esencial en el diagnóstico de la enfermedad periodontal. 15-77% de los pacientes periodontales no tratados experimentan dolor durante el sondaje. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el dolor percibido por pacientes con gingivitis inducida por placa dental y periodontitis crónica durante el sondaje periodontal y el objetivo principal incluye la evaluación de la relación entre el dolor percibido durante el sondaje periodontal con parámetros inflamatorios gingivales. Material y Métodos: Un total de 475 sujetos fueron reclutados en el estudio. Los sujetos se dividieron en 2 grupos: Grupo - A (Grupo de gingivitis - 275 pacientes) y Grupo - B (Grupo de periodontitis crónica - 200 pacientes). Los parámetros clínicos incluyeron el análisis del sangrado al sondaje, el índice gingival simplificado, la profundidad de la bolsa al sondaje y el nivel de inserción clínica. La puntuación del dolor se registró utilizando la escala HP VAS y todos los pacientes participaron en el estudio después de una explicación detallada del protocolo del estudio. Resultados: Se notó una diferencia significativa en la percepción del dolor en el grupo B que en el grupo A, lo que significa el papel del grado de inflamación en el examen de los parámetros periodontales. Conclusión: Dentro de las limitaciones del presente estudio, podemos concluir que la percepción del dolor se correlaciona directamente con el grado de inflamación que se observa en la periodontitis más que con la gingivitis inducida por la placa dental durante el sondaje periodontal. Por lo tanto, se puede considerar alguna forma de anestesia tópica adyuvante para reducir los niveles de dolor en pacientes gravemente inflamados para fomentar la aceptación continua de la terapia periodontal de apoyo.

Evaluation of pain perception on periodontal probing in patients with dental plaque induced gingivitis and chronic periodontitis - a cross sectional study, part I / Evaluación de la percepción del dolor al sondaje periodontal en pacientes con gingivitis inducida por placa dental y periodontitis crónica: un estudio transversal, parte I

Background: Probing of periodontal pockets is an essential part in the diagnosis of periodontal disease. Fifteen to seventy seven percent of untreated periodontal patients experience pain during probing. Hence the aim of this study is to evaluate the pain perceived by patients with gingivitis and periodontitis during periodontal probing. The goals of this study were to compare the patients' pain perception when using a conventional UNC15 probe and a manual pressure sensitive periodontal probe, and to relate the clinical features of gingivitis and periodontitis to the discomfort associated with periodontal probing. Material and Methods: A total of 475 subjects were recruited into the study. The subjects were initially divided into two groups ­ Group ­ A (Gingivitis group - 275 patients) and Group ­ B (Chronic Periodontitis group -200 patients) according to the AAP 1999 Classification. These two groups were further subdivided into two groups each (Gingivitis ­ Conventional Probe ­ GCP, Gingivitis ­ Manual Pressure Sensitive Probe ­ GMPS, Periodontitis - Conventional Probe ­ PCP, Periodontitis ­ Manual Pressure Sensitive Probe ­ PMPS) using a computer generated program of random numbers. Results: A significant difference was noted in pain perception when pressure sensitive probe was used compared to conventional UNC-15 probe. Reduced Bleeding on Probing and Pain scores were noted in Chronic periodontitis subjects with use of pressure sensitive probe, which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: Dentistry has changed its focus towards painless dentistry. In this context, the present study presents data towards use of manual pressure sensitive probes, which offers an advantage of low cost when compared to more advanced computerized systems with reduced pain during periodontal examination. It could result in a positive attitude of the patients towards continuous supportive periodontal therapy thereby monitoring periodontal health.

Antecedentes: El sondaje de los sacos periodontales es una parte esencial en el diagnóstico de la enfermedad periodontal. Del quince al setenta y siete por ciento de los pacientes periodontales no tratados experimentan dolor durante el sondaje. De ahí que el objetivo de este estudio fué evaluar el dolor percibido por pacientes con gingivitis y periodontitis durante el sondaje periodontal. Los objetivos de este estudio fueron comparar la percepción del dolor de los pacientes al usar una sonda UNC15 convencional y una sonda periodontal sensible a la presión manual, y relacionar las características clínicas de la gingivitis y la periodontitis con la incomodidad asociada con el sondaje periodontal. Material y Métodos: Un total de 475 sujetos fueron reclutados en el estudio. Los sujetos se dividieron inicialmente en dos grupos - Grupo - A (grupo de Gingivitis - 275 pacientes) y Grupo - B (grupo de Periodontitis Crónica - 200 pacientes) de acuerdo con la Clasificación AAP 1999. Estos dos grupos se subdividieron en dos grupos cada uno (Gingivitis - Sonda convencional - GCP, Gingivitis - Sonda manual sensible a la presión - GMPS, Periodontitis - Sonda convencional - PCP, Periodontitis - Sonda manual sensible a la presión - PMPS) usando un programa generado por computadora de datos aleatorios. números. Resultados: Se notó una diferencia significativa en la percepción del dolor cuando se usó una sonda sensible a la presión en comparación con la sonda UNC-15 convencional (p<0,001). Conclusion: La odontología ha cambiado su enfoque hacia una odontología sin dolor. En este contexto, el presente estudio presenta datos hacia el uso de sondas manuales sensibles a la presión, que ofrece una ventaja de bajo costo en comparación con sistemas computarizados más avanzados con reducción del dolor durante el examen periodontal. Podría resultar en una actitud positiva de los pacientes hacia la terapia periodontal de apoyo continuo, monitoreando así la salud periodontal.

Perception douloureuse et moyens de lutte en hystéroscopie au cabinet / Pain perception and management during office hysteroscopy

Contexte & objectif. L'hystéroscopie a connu des avancées majeures ces dernières à différents points de vue. Elle est passée d'une procédure nécessitant une hospitalisation à une procédure ambulatoire, de même elle a quitté la salle d'opération pour rejoindre le cabinet de consultation. Mais, un des problèmes à ces progrès, c'est la gestion de la douleur au cours et après la procédure. La présente revue passe en revue les différents moyens, tant pharmacologiques que non pharmacologiques utilisés pour la réduction de la perception de la douleur au cours d'une hystéroscopie au cabinet. Méthodes. Il s'agissait d'une revue exhaustive de la littérature (Pubmed, Medline, cochrane library) concernant les méta-analyses, revues de la littérature et essais randomisés publiés sur le sujet et en anglais de 2003 à 2021. Conclusion. Plusieurs moyens avec une efficacité très variable sont proposés pour réduire la douleur au cours de l'hystéroscopie au cabinet. Les auteurs s'accordent sur le fait que la bonne maitrise de l'anatomie de la filière génitale féminine vue en hystéroscopie, l'approche vaginoscopique et la psychothérapie permettent de diminuer significativement la douleur au cours de l'hystéroscopie et donc d'en améliorer la tolérance sans nécessité une quelconque anesthésie ou analgésie

Distraction of Children Undergoing Vaccination / Distração de Crianças Durante Vacinação / Distracción de Niños durante la Vacunación

Abstract Vaccination is a procedure considered painful for children; therefore, the healthcare team should provide conditions for adequate pain assessment and control. This study sought to evaluate whether behavioral distraction procedures contribute to reduce pain perception and anxiety indicators in children during vaccination. One hundred and four children between three and 12 years attending a Health Center in the Federal District participated in the study. Children were divided into four groups: baseline, groups with balloons, cards and tablets. Data were obtained by means of sociodemographic questionnaires, the Monica and Friends Pain Scale and the Observational Scale of Distress Behavior. The collected data were measured using the SPSS Statistics program. Results show that the intervention groups had lower averages, concerning pain levels, incidence of competing behaviors and duration of vaccine procedures, compared to baseline.

Resumo A vacina é um procedimento considerado doloroso para crianças, portanto, a equipe de saúde deve fornecer condições para avaliação e controle adequados da dor. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se procedimentos de distração comportamental contribuem para a redução da percepção de dor e de indicadores de ansiedade de crianças durante a vacinação. Participaram 104 crianças entre três e 12 anos em um Centro de Saúde do Distrito Federal. As crianças foram divididas em quatro grupos: linha de base, grupos com balões, cartões e tablet. Os dados foram obtidos através de: questionários sociodemográficos, Escala de Dor da Turma da Mônica e Observational Scale of Distress Behavior. Os dados coletados foram medidos por meio do programa SPSS Statistics. Os resultados revelaram que os grupos de intervenção apresentaram médias menores, em termos de níveis de dor, incidência de comportamentos concorrentes e duração dos procedimentos de vacina, em relação à linha de base.

Resumen La vacunación es un procedimiento considerado doloroso para los niños, por lo que el equipo de salud debe brindar las condiciones adecuadas para evaluación y control del dolor. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar si los procedimientos de distracción conductual contribuyen a disminuir la percepción del dolor y los indicadores de ansiedad en los niños durante la vacunación. En este estudio participaron 104 niños de entre 3 y 12 años de un Centro de Salud del Distrito Federal (Brasil). Los niños se dividieron en cuatro grupos: grupo de línea de base, grupo con globos, tarjeta y tableta. Los datos se obtuvieron a través de cuestionarios sociodemográficos, la Escala de Dolor de Mónica y sus Amigos y la Observational Scale of Distress Behavior. Los datos recopilados se midieron utilizando el programa SPSS Statistics. Los resultados revelaron que los grupos de intervención tenían medias más bajas, en cuanto a los niveles de dolor, incidencia de conductas concurrentes y duración de los procedimientos de vacunación, en comparación con el de línea de base.

Pain Perception Before Endodontic Treatment: from Primary Care to Specialized Care

Abstract Objective: To analyze patients' pain perception requiring endodontic treatment referred to a Dental Specialties Center. Material and Methods: Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire for patients about their experience of pain and another for endodontists about the treatment performed. The results were analyzed descriptively using Pearson's Chi-square test and Fisher's Exact test, with Bonferroni correction (p≤0.05). Results: The median age of the patients was 39 years, and 71.1% were female. The median waiting time for treatment was five months. Pain was reported by 75.2% of patients, occurred more than one month earlier (63.6%), with moderate/severe intensity (66.9%), and most patients sought emergency treatment more than once (79.1%). In addition, pain was associated with sex (female; p=0.008); moderate/severe intensity (p<0.001); the number of times that patient had to go to the dentist because of the tooth treatment (twice or more; p=0.002); and type of tooth treated (posterior tooth; p=0.002). Conclusion: Severe pain episodes resulted in a repeated search for emergency services, which may overload the primary care service, especially if the waiting time for endodontic treatment is long.

Perception of musculoskeletal pain in the state of confinement: associated factors / Percepção da dor musculoesquelética em estado de confinamento: fatores associados / Percepción de dolor musculoesquelético en estado de confinamiento: factores asociados

Objective: to describe the perception of musculoskeletal pain in the population and how the state of confinement (adopted as a measure to control contagion by COVID-19) has interfered with it, as well as identifying the sociodemographic, occupational, physical, and psychosocial factors involved. Method: an observational, cross-sectional and analytical study, with simple random probabilistic sampling, aimed at residents in Spain over 18 years old during the confinement period. An ad hoc survey was conducted, consisting in 59 items. Results: a total of 3,247 surveys were answered. Persistent musculoskeletal pain or significant episodes thereof increased 22.2% during confinement. The main location was the spine (49.5%). The related factors were decreased physical activity, increased seated position, and use of electronic devices. The psychological impact of confinement was also related to the perception of musculoskeletal pain. Conclusion: the state of confinement causes an increase in the perception of musculoskeletal pain. The identification of a particularly sensitive population profile, as well as that of the related factors, allows establishing multidisciplinary approaches in health promotion.

Objetivo: descrever a percepção da dor musculoesquelética na população e como o estado de confinamento (adotado como medida de controle do contágio pela COVID-19) tem interferido na mesma, bem como identificar os fatores sociodemográficos, ocupacionais, físicos e psicossociais envolvidos. Método: estudo observacional, transversal e analítico, com amostragem probabilística aleatória simples, realizado com residentes na Espanha, maiores de 18 anos, durante o período de confinamento, para tanto, foi realizada uma enquete ad-hoc com 59 itens. Resultados: foram recebidas 3.247 respostas. Dor musculoesquelética persistente ou episódios significativos da mesma aumentaram em 22,2% durante o confinamento. A localização principal foi a coluna vertebral (49,5%). Os fatores relacionados foram a diminuição da atividade física, o aumento da posição sentada e o uso de dispositivos eletrônicos. O impacto psicológico do confinamento também esteve relacionado à percepção de dor musculoesquelética. Conclusão: o estado de confinamento acarreta aumento na percepção da dor musculoesquelética. A identificação de um perfil populacional particularmente sensível, bem como dos fatores relacionados, permite estabelecer abordagens multidisciplinares na promoção da saúde.

Objetivo: describir la percepción de dolor musculoesquelético en la población y cómo el estado de confinamiento (adoptado como medida de control de contagio por COVID-19) ha interferido en la misma, así como identificar los factores sociodemográficos, laborales, físicos y psicosociales implicados. Método: estudio observacional, transversal y analítico, con muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple, dirigido a residentes en España, mayores de 18 años durante el periodo de confinamiento. Se realizó una encuesta ad-hoc compuesta por 59 ítems. Resultados: se cumplimentaron 3247 encuestas. El dolor musculoesquelético persistente o los episodios significativos del mismo se incrementaron un 22,2% durante el confinamiento. La principal localización fue el raquis (49,5%). Los factores relacionados fueron la disminución de la actividad física, el aumento de la posición sentada y del uso de dispositivos electrónicos. El impacto psicológico del confinamiento también se relacionó con la percepción de dolor musculoesquelético. Conclusión: el estado de confinamiento provoca un incremento en la percepción de dolor musculoesquelético. La identificación de un perfil poblacional especialmente sensible, así como la identificación de los factores relacionados, permite establecer abordajes multidisciplinares en la promoción de la salud.

Percepción del dolor, rasgos de personalidad y actitud del paciente hacia el tratamiento ortodóntico / Pain perception, personality traits and patient attitude toward orthodontic treatment

Introducción: El dolor inducido por los aparatos de ortodoncia es una de las principales razones que desalientan a los pacientes a buscar tratamiento ortodóntico y puede afectar negativamente su cooperación. Objetivo: Determinar la relación de la percepción del dolor, rasgos de personalidad y la actitud del paciente hacia el tratamiento ortodóntico. Métodos: Estudio transversal y observacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por dos grupos: I) 200 sujetos no tratados (78 varones y 122 mujeres; edad promedio 20,02 ± 2,67 años) y II) 200 sujetos tratados (64 varones y 136 mujeres; edad promedio 20,29 ± 3,88 años). El instrumento para la recolección de datos fue un cuestionario que incluía la evaluación de la expectativa del dolor para sujetos no tratados, experiencia de dolor para sujetos tratados, los perfiles de personalidad de los pacientes y actitudes hacia el tratamiento de ortodoncia. Resultados: No se encontró relación entre la percepción del dolor, los rasgos de personalidad y actitud del paciente hacia el tratamiento ortodóntico (p > 0,05). El estado de tratamiento (presentar ortodoncia) afectó la percepción del dolor hacia el tratamiento ortodóntico (p < 0,05), el género no afectó la percepción del dolor. El estado de tratamiento y el género masculino afectaron la actitud del paciente hacia el tratamiento ortodóntico (p < 0,05). Conclusiones: Los pacientes con mejor actitud mostraron menos dolor y los pacientes con mayor percepción del dolor mostraron una actitud negativa. Los niveles bajos de amabilidad tienen efecto sobre la percepción del dolor del paciente hacia el tratamiento ortodóntico(AU)

Introduction: The pain induced by orthodontic appliances is one of the main reasonswhy patients are reluctant to seek orthodontic treatment, and may negatively affect their cooperation. Objective: Determine the relationship between pain perception, personality traits and patient attitude toward orthodontic treatment. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted of a study sample composed of two groups: I) 200 untreated subjects (78 male and 122 female; mean age 20.02 ± 2.67 years) and II) 200 treated subjects (64 male and 136 female; mean age 20.29 ± 3.88 years). The data collection tool was a questionnaire including an evaluation of pain expectation for untreated subjects, pain experience for treated subjects, patients' personality profiles and attitudes toward orthodontic treatment. Results: No relationship was found between pain perception, personality traits and patient attitude toward orthodontic treatment (p > 0.05). Treatment status (untreated or treated) affected pain perception and the attitude toward orthodontic treatment (p < 0.05); gender did not affect pain perception. Treatment status and male gender affected patient attitude toward orthodontic treatment (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Patients with a better attitude experienced less pain, whereas patients with a greater pain perception showed a negative attitude. Low levels of kindness have an effect on pain perception and patient attitude toward orthodontic treatment(AU)

Pain and anxiety in office histeroscopy

SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Anxiety is almost always present before medical interventions and may play a role in pain perception. We aim to evaluate factors associated with pain intensity reported by patients submitted to Office Hysteroscopy (OH). METHODS: Cross-sectional observational study, with data from April to November 2015. It included patients attended at the Assis Chateaubriand Maternity School (MEAC/UFC) with an indication of office hysteroscopy. Before the examination, the patients answered a validated questionnaire about anxiety (STAI). After the examination, women answered the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 15.0, with Spearman correlation, Mann-Whitney U-test, and analyses of variance. RESULTS: 252 patients were included, with a mean age of 45.7 years, of whom 29% were postmenopausal (mean pain 5.5) and 71% were in menacme (mean pain 5.1) (p = 0.258). The anxiety trait and state showed a significant influence on the pain scale (p <0.001 and p=0.001), but age or endometrial sample did not. 27% of the patients were nulliparous. Less pain was associated with the number (p=0.01) and vaginal (p=0.005) of deliveries. The main indication for the procedure was abnormal uterine bleeding (54.4%). CONCLUSION: OH may be associated with moderate but tolerable discomfort. There was a significant correlation between higher scores on the pain scale and anxiety. There was evidence of reduced pain with parity and type of delivery, but not with reproductive age or endometrial biopsy.

RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: A ansiedade está quase sempre presente antes de intervenções médicas e pode desempenhar um papel importante na percepção da dor. Buscou-se avaliar os fatores associados à intensidade da dor relatados pelos pacientes submetidos a histeroscopia ambulatorial (HA). MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional transversal, com dados de abril a novembro de 2015. Foram incluídas pacientes atendidas na Maternidade Escola Assis Chateaubriand (Meac/UFC) com indicação de HA. Antes do exame, as pacientes responderam a um questionário validado sobre ansiedade (IAM). Após o exame, as mulheres responderam à Escala Visual Analógica (EVA). Os dados foram analisados no Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 15.0, com correlação de Spearman, teste U de Mann-Whitney e Anova. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídas 252 pacientes, com idade média de 45,7 anos, das quais 29% estavam na pós-menopausa (dor média 5,5) e 71% eram menacme (dor média 5,1) (p = 0,258). O traço e o estado de ansiedade mostraram influência significativa na escala de dor (p<0,001 e p=0,001). Vinte e sete por cento das pacientes eram nulíparas. Menor dor foi associada ao número (p=0,01) e tipo vaginal (p=0,005) de partos. A principal indicação para o procedimento foi sangramento uterino anormal (54,4%); 66,1% necessitaram de amostra endometrial. CONCLUSÕES: A HA pode estar associada a um desconforto moderado, mas tolerável. Houve correlação significativa entre escores mais altos na escala de dor e ansiedade, menor paridade, mas não com idade reprodutiva ou procedimento de biópsia endometrial.

Mecanismos de modulación central del dolor: revisión de la literatura / Mechanisms of central pain modulation: literature review

RESUMEN: La percepción del dolor resulta de múltiples y dinámicos mecanismos en el sistema nervioso central (SNC) y periférico que inhiben o facilitan el estímulo y respuesta nociceptiva. Sin embargo, la principal capacidad de modulación esta a cargo del SNC. Los estímulos nociceptivos son detectados por terminaciones nerviosas libres de neuronas periféricas que sinaptan con neuronas aferentes secundarias de la médula espinal. Luego estas fibras decusan para formar las vías nociceptivas ascendentes. Una vez alcanzadas las estructuras subcorticales, se activan las neuronas del tálamo, quienes envían el estímulo hacia la corteza somatosensorial, desencadenando la percepción consciente del dolor y activando el sistema inhibitorio descendente. Para que la modulación nociceptiva se realice, es necesaria la participación de diversas sustancias o neurotransmisores que conectan áreas del SNC especializadas. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una revisión de la literatura respecto de los mecanismos que participan en los procesos de modulación central del dolor.

SUMMARY: Pain perception results from multiple and dynamic mechanisms in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system that inhibit or facilitate stimulation and nociceptive response. However, neuromodulation is mainly a function of the CNS. Nociceptive stimulus is detected by peripheral neurons receptors that synapse with the secondary afferent neurons of the spinal cord. These fibers cross to conform the ascending nociceptive pathways. Once the subcortical structures are reached, the thalamus`s neurons are activated; the thalamus send the stimulus to the somatosensory cortex, triggering the conscious perception of pain and activating the descending inhibitory system. For the nociceptive modulation to be carried out, the participation of various substances or neurotransmitters that connect specialized CNS areas is necessary. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review the literature regarding the mechanisms involved in central pain modulation processes.

The influence of text messages and anxiety on pain perception and its impact on orthodontic patients routine

ABSTRACT Objective: This prospective study aimed at assessing the effects of anxiety and a follow-up text message on pain perception after the installation of fixed orthodontic appliances and its impact on the patients' routine. Methods: The sample of this study consisted of 103 orthodontic patients, 40 males and 63 females (mean age 20.5 years), distributed in two groups: G1 (n=51), including control patients that did not receive any post-procedure communication; and G2 (n=52), including patients that received a structured text message. In baseline phase, the patients completed a questionnaire to assess their level of anxiety prior to treatment. Pain was assessed by using 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) in baseline and ten times prospectively in predetermined time points. VAS was also applied to assess the patient's routine alterations caused by the pain. All data were analyzed using ANOVA, Tukey, Mann-Whitney, t-test, chi-square and Spearman's correlation tests. All statistical tests were performed with significance level of 5%. Results: Low-level and high-level anxiety was observed in 42.7% and 7.8% of the patients, respectively. Statistically significant correlation was observed between anxiety and pain (p< 0.05). Maximum mean pain intensity was detected in the second treatment day (G1=36.9mm and G2=26.2mm) and was significantly higher in G1. Nearly 53% of the patients in G1 reported alterations in the routine (18.8mm), while in G2 the percentage rate reached 28.8% (9.9mm) (p=0.013). Conclusions: Anxious patients report more pain after the installation of orthodontic appliances. Text messages were effective to reduce pain levels and to decrease the negative effects on patients' daily routine.

RESUMO Objetivo: O presente estudo prospectivo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos da ansiedade e de mensagens de texto de acompanhamento na percepção da dor após a instalação de aparelhos ortodônticos fixos e seu impacto na rotina dos pacientes. Métodos: A amostra deste estudo foi composta por 103 pacientes ortodônticos, 40 homens e 63 mulheres (idade média de 20,5 anos), distribuídos em dois grupos: G1 (n = 51), que incluiu pacientes controle, que não receberam comunicação pós-procedimento; e G2 (n = 52), incluindo os pacientes que receberam mensagem de texto estruturada. Na fase inicial, os pacientes responderam a um questionário para avaliar seu nível de ansiedade antes do tratamento. A dor foi avaliada por meio de escala visual analógica (EVA) de 100 mm antes da instalação dos aparelhos e em 10 períodos consecutivos predeterminados. A EVA também foi aplicada para avaliar as alterações de rotina do paciente causadas pela dor. Os resultados foram analisados usando ANOVA, Tukey, Mann-Whitney, teste t, Qui-quadrado e testes de correlação de Spearman. Todos os testes estatísticos foram realizados com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Níveis baixos e altos de ansiedade foram observados em 42,7% e 7,8% dos pacientes, respectivamente. Foi observada correlação estatisticamente significativa entre ansiedade e dor (p< 0,05). A intensidade média máxima da dor foi detectada no segundo dia de tratamento (G1 = 36,9mm e G2 = 26,2mm) e foi significativamente maior no G1. Quase 53% dos pacientes do G1 relataram alterações na rotina (18,8mm), enquanto no G2 o percentual atingiu 28,8% (9,9mm) (p= 0,013). Conclusões: Pacientes ansiosos relatam mais dor após a instalação de aparelhos ortodônticos. As mensagens de texto foram eficazes para reduzir os níveis de dor e diminuir os efeitos negativos na rotina diária dos pacientes.

Pain experience with micro-osteoperforations during Initial orthodontic alignment: a randomized clinical trial / Experiencia de dolor con micro-osteoperforaciones durante la alineación ortodóncica inicial: un ensayo clínico aleatorizado

Objetive: The objective of this clinical trial was to investigate the perception of pain during initial maxillary alignment with an adjunctive procedure of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) compared to conventional orthodontics. Material and methods: This study design was a single-centre, two-arm parallel prospective randomised clinical trial. Thirty consecutive adult subjects (25 females and 5 males; mean age ± SD, 22.66 ± 3.27 years) with 5-8mm moderate upper labial segment crowding were randomly allocated using block randomisation into intervention and control group. All subjects had first premolar extractions, bonded conventional fixed appliances and 0.014-inch nickel-titanium archwire was placed for initial alignment. The intervention group received a 3-mm deep MOPs procedure under local anaesthesia using a Propel device (PROPEL Ortho Singapore) on the labiogingival aspect between the maxillary incisors. Both groups received a set of 100 mm visual analogue scale to complete over the first week, recording pain at 24 hours, 3 days and 1 week. Data were analysed using repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: There was a statistically significant difference observed in perceived pain levels between MOPs and the control group on day 1, day 3 and day 7 postoperatively. Pain perception was significantly lower in the intervention group at all time points. Conclusion: Accelerating orthodontic tooth movement with MOPs did not accentuate pain perceived during initial maxillary alignment with fixed appliances.

Objetivo: El objetivo de este ensayo clínico fue investigar la percepción del dolor durante la alineación maxilar inicial con un procedimiento adyuvante de micro-osteoperforaciones (MOP) en comparación con la ortodoncia convencional. Material y Métodos: El diseño de este estudio fue un ensayo clínico aleatorizado prospectivo paralelo de dos brazos y un solo centro. Treinta sujetos adultos consecutivos (25 mujeres y 5 hombres; edad media ± DE, 22,66 ± 3,27 años) con apiñamiento moderado del segmento labial superior de 5-8 mm se asignaron al azar mediante la asignación al azar en bloques en el grupo de intervención y de control. A todos los sujetos se les realizaron extracciones de los primeros premolares, se colocaron aparatos fijos convencionales adheridos y se colocó un arco de níquel-titanio de 0,014 pulgadas para la alineación inicial. El grupo de intervención recibió un procedimiento de MOP de 3 mm de profundidad bajo anestesia local utilizando un dispositivo Propel (PROPEL Ortho Singapore) en la cara labial de los incisivos superiores. Ambos grupos recibieron un conjunto de escala analógica visual de 100 mm para completar durante la primera semana, registrando el dolor a las 24 horas, 3 días y 1 semana. Los datos se analizaron mediante análisis de varianza de medidas repetidas (ANOVA). Resultados: Se observó una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en los niveles de dolor percibido entre los MOP y el grupo de control el día 1, el día 3 y el día 7 del postoperatorio. La percepción del dolor fue significativamente menor en el grupo de intervención en todos los momentos. Conclusión: La aceleración del movimiento dental de ortodoncia con MOP no acentuó el dolor percibido durante la alineación maxilar inicial con aparatos fijos.

El dolor: algunos criterios desde la Psicología / Pain: some psychological criteria

Introducción: El dolor como experiencia subjetiva desagradable es un síntoma frecuente en los pacientes atendidos en el servicio de Hematología. Este afecta al individuo a nivel psicológico y provoca la aparición de dificultades en las áreas laboral, educacional, familiar y en las relaciones interpersonales. La percepción del dolor puede verse distorsionada como resultado de esta alteración provocada en el paciente. Objetivo: Analizar los factores psicológicos que median la percepción del dolor de los pacientes. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión de la literatura, a través del sitio web PubMed y el motor de búsqueda Google Académico. Se emplearon las palabras clave: dolor, manejo del dolor, evaluación del dolor, psicología del dolor, dolor en hematología, dolor en drepanocitosis, dolor en hemofilia, dolor en leucemia. Análisis y síntesis de la información: Se evidencia el carácter multifacético de esta experiencia subjetiva. Los determinantes y mecanismos del dolor son diversos, lo cual implica que su enfrentamiento requiera un enfoque integral que ayude a los pacientes a desarrollar conciencia acerca de los efectos de la enfermedad que padece y los síntomas del dolor. También es necesario guiarlos en la comprensión de los factores que contribuyen a su magnificación, crear estrategias que les ayuden a minimizar la exposición a estos, y orientarlos para que desarrollen métodos personales que les permitan lidiar con el dolor con un mínimo estrés psicológico. Conclusiones: El dolor es un fenómeno complejo que involucra diversas variables y factores en su funcionamiento. Su manejo requiere un enfoque integral para la atención de los pacientes en su enfrentamiento al dolor(AU)

Introduction: Pain as an unpleasant subjective experience is a frequent symptom in patients treated by the Hematology service. This affects the individual on a psychological level and causes the onset of difficulties in the work, educational, family and interpersonal relationships. The perception of pain can be distorted as a result of this alteration caused in the patient. Objective: To analyze the psychological factors that mediate patients' perception of pain. Methods: A literature review was carried out through the PubMed website and the search engine of Google Scholar. The following keywords were used: dolor [pain], manejo del dolor [pain management], evaluación del dolor [pain assessment], psicología del dolor [pain psychology], dolor en hematología [pain in hematology], dolor en drepanocitosis [pain in sickle cell disease], dolor en hemofilia [pain in hemophilia], dolor en leucemia [pain in leukemia]. Information analysis and synthesis: The multifaceted nature of this subjective experience is evidenced. Pain determinants and mechanisms are diverse, which implies that their coping requires a comprehensive approach that helps patients develop awareness about the disease effects and the pain symptoms. It is also necessary to guide them in understanding the factors that contribute to pain magnification, create strategies that help them minimize pain exposure, and guide them to develop personal methods that allow them to deal with pain with minimal psychological stress. Conclusions: Pain is a complex phenomenon involving several variables and factors in its operation. Its management requires a comprehensive approach to patient care regarding coping with pain(AU)

Papel de la ansiedad preoperatoria en la percepción de dolor en pacientes sometidas a histeroscopia quirurgica en consulta / Impact of preprocedural anxiety levels on pain perception in patients undergoing office surgical hysteroscopy

OBJETIVO: Determinar si la ansiedad preoperatoria supone un factor de riesgo independiente para la percepción de dolor severo durante la realización de una histeroscopia quirúrgica ambulatoria. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de cohortes en el que incluimos179 pacientes. Se ha aplicado el formulario STAI-S para valorar la ansiedad preoperatoria de las pacientes y distribuirlas en dos cohortes: Pacientes con ansiedad (STAI-S >50) y pacientes sin ansiedad (STAI-S7. Se ha calculado la asociación y el riesgo entre ambas variables mediante el Test X2 y el Riesgo Relativo (RR). Se ha utilizado el test de correlación de Pearson para valorar la correlación entre ambas variables. Se ha considerado estadísticamente significativo un valor de p<0.05. RESULTADOS: Las pacientes que percibieron dolor severo durante la entrada a la cavidad uterina (78,3% vs 29,5%; p<0,001) y durante la realización del proceso quirúrgico (78,8% vs 26,2%; p<0,001) fueron en su mayoría pacientes con ansiedad preoperatoria. El RR de las pacientes con ansiedad para percibir dolor severo es de 6,46 (IC 95%; 2,52 -16,60) durante la entrada y de 6,61 (IC 95%; 3,04 -14,38) durante la resección. Existe una correlación moderada y positiva entre las puntuaciones obtenida en la escala STAI-S y la puntuación EVA, tanto durante la entrada a la cavidad (r = 0,629; p = 0,042) como durante el proceso quirúrgico (r = 0'661; p =0'021). CONCLUSIONES: Las pacientes con ansiedad preoperatoria tienen más riesgo de percibir dolor severo durante la entrada en la cavidad uterina y durante la realización de la intervención histeroscópica.

OBJECTIVE: Determine if preprocedural anxiety is an independent risk factor for the perception of severe pain during an outpatient surgical hysteroscopy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: There were 179 patients included in this cohort study. The STAI-S questionnaire has been applied to assess the preoperative anxiety of the patients and distribute them into two cohorts: Patients with anxiety (STAI-S>50) and patients without anxiety (STAI-S 7. The association and the risk between both variables have been calculated using X2 test and relative risk (RR). Pearson's correlation test was used to assess the correlation between both variables. A p value < 0,05 has been considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Patients who perceived severe pain during access to the uterine cavity (78,3% vs 29,5%; p<0,001) and during the surgical procedure (78,8% vs 26,2%; p<0,001) were mostly patients with preoperative anxiety. The RR of patients with anxiety to perceive severe pain is 6.46 (95% CI; 2,52-16,60) during access to the uterine cavity and 6,61 (95% CI; 3,04-14,38) during resection. We have found a moderate and positive correlation between the scores obtained on the STAI-S questionnaire and VAS score during access to the uterine cavity (r=0,629; p=0,042) and during the surgical process (r=0,661; p=0,021) CONCLUSIONS: Patients with preprocedural anxiety are more at risk of perceiving severe pain during access into the uterine cavity and during the hysteroscopic intervention.

Percepción del dolor durante el trabajo de parto. Una revisión de los factores involucrados / Pain perception during labor. A review of factors

The pain experimented by women during the labor is considered as one of the most important, significative and stressing events in the life of a woman. It is widely known than labour is the caused of severe pain. Our purpose is to review the aspects related to the experience of acute pain of patients in labor, related to the normal physiology in this process and to describe different variables that can modify it. From the evidence we conclude that perception of pain is subjective and variable, and it is influenced or modified for multiple factors, by past living experiences or transmitted through generations, by socio-cultural environment and individual expectative in front of this event, also by psychological, clinical, biochemical and genetic factors that predispose to experience a different perception of its severity. This information seems relevant to us for a better comprehension of pain during the labor and for developing strategies that would allowed a relief in a more effective way helping the maternal-fetal welfare and a better experience of maternity, especially during labor.

El dolor experimentado por mujeres durante el trabajo de parto es considerado uno de los eventos más importantes, significativos e intensos en la vida de una mujer. Es ampliamente conocido que el trabajo de parto es causa de un dolor severo. Nuestro propósito es revisar los aspectos relacionados a la experiencia del dolor agudo en las pacientes en trabajo de parto, en cuanto a la fisiología normal de este proceso y describir diferentes variables que pueden modificarlo. Desde la revisión bibliográfica concluimos que la percepción del dolor es subjetiva y variable, y está influenciada o modificada por múltiples factores, por las experiencias pasadas vividas o transmitidas entre generaciones, por el entorno sociocultural y las expectativas individuales ante este evento, también por factores psicológicos, clínicos, bioquímicos y genéticos que predisponen a experimentar una percepción diferente en cuanto a su severidad y significado. Esta información nos parece relevante para una mejor compresión del dolor en el parto y para desarrollar estrategias que permitan su alivio de manera más efectiva, contribuyendo al bienestar materno-fetal y a una mejor experiencia de la maternidad, especialmente durante el trabajo de parto.

Prevalence and intensity of pain during diagnostic hysteroscopy in women attending an infertility clinic: analysis of 489 cases / Prevalência e intensidade da dor na histeroscopia diagnóstica em mulheres atendidas em uma clínica de infertilidade: análise de 489 casos

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the prevalence and intensity of pain perception during diagnostic hysteroscopy in women and potential related factors. Methods A total of 489 women were investigated at an infertility clinic. Fluid diagnostic hysteroscopy was performed without analgesia or anesthesia by gynecologists with different levels of experience in operative hysteroscopy, using a 2.9mm rigid scope. The Visual Analog Scale was used to score pain intensity after vaginal speculum insertion and after hysteroscopy. Data collected included age, ethnicity, body mass index, history of infertility and endometrial surgery (curettage and/or hysteroscopy), smoking habits, and hysteroscopy diagnosis. Only the state of anxiety was assessed by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory given to each patient before the procedure. Results Hysteroscopy median (25th to 75th) Visual Analog Scale scored 3.3 (3 to 5), and 41.7% of the women referred Visual Analog Scale score ≥4. Median (25th to 75th) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory score was 42 (38 to 45), and 58.3% of the women referred State-Trait Anxiety Inventory score >40. Hysteroscopy Visual Analog Scale score was significantly correlated to surgeon experience and to vaginal speculum insertion but not to State-Trait Anxiety Inventory score, ethnicity or abnormal hysteroscopic findings. Conclusion Diagnostic hysteroscopy was mostly perceived as a mild discomfort procedure by most women. Nevertheless, in a considerable number of cases, women perceived hysteroscopy as painful. Pain perception was linked to individual pain threshold and surgeon experience, but not to pre-procedural anxiety state levels, ethnicity or abnormal hysteroscopic findings.

RESUMO Objetivo Investigar a prevalência e a intensidade da percepção da dor durante a histeroscopia diagnóstica, bem como os possíveis fatores relacionados. Métodos Foram incluídas 489 mulheres submetidas à propedêutica de infertilidade. A histeroscopia diagnóstica foi realizada sem analgesia ou anestesia, por ginecologistas com níveis de experiência diferentes em histeroscopia, usando histeroscópio rígido de 2,9mm. A Escala Visual Analógica foi utilizada para avaliar a intensidade da dor após a inserção do espéculo vaginal e após a histeroscopia. Os dados coletados incluíram idade, etnia, índice de massa corporal, história de infertilidade e cirurgia endometrial (curetagem e/ou histeroscopia), tabagismo e histeroscopia diagnóstica. Avaliou-se apenas o estado de ansiedade pelo Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado de cada paciente antes do procedimento. Resultados A mediana (25ºa 75º) de histeroscopia pela Escala Visual Analógica foi 3,3 (3 a 5), e 41,7% das mulheres obtiveram pontuação ≥4. A mediana (25ºa 75º) do Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado foi 42 (38 a 45), e 58,3% das mulheres referiram pontuação >40. A pontuação da Escala Visual Analógica da histeroscopia apresentou correlação estatisticamente significante com a experiência do cirurgião e a inserção do espéculo vaginal, mas não a pontuação do Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado, etnia ou achados histeroscópicos anormais. Conclusão A histeroscopia diagnóstica foi percebida pela maioria das mulheres como desconforto leve, mas um número considerável de pacientes classificou o procedimento como doloroso. A percepção da dor esteve ligada ao limiar individual e à experiência do cirurgião, mas não aos níveis de ansiedade pré-procedimento, à etnia e nem aos achados histeroscópicos anormais.

Características clínicas da doença de Parkinson associadas à dor ao tratamento odontológico / Clinical characteristics of Parkinson's disease associated with dental treatment-related pain

Resumo Introdução A Doença de Parkinson (DP) resulta em condições clínicas desfavoráveis para a saúde bucal e não existe estudo publicado sobre dor ao tratamento odontológico em pacientes com DP. Objetivo Pesquisar associação entre características clínicas da DP e a intensidade de dor em decorrência de tratamentos odontológicos. Material e método Foi utilizada uma amostra consecutiva de 70 pacientes com DP, nos quais foram realizados 217 procedimentos odontológicos invasivos. Tempo de DP foi coletado do prontuário odontológico; estágio da DP foi definido por meio da escala de Hoehn e Yahr; défice cognitivo, por meio do Mini Exame do Estado Mental; depressão, por meio do Inventário de Depressão de Beck; e comprometimento motor, por meio da escala UPDRS/AVD. Os pacientes foram questionados se no último mês sentiram alguma sensação de dormência, formigamento, queimação ou dor bem como dificuldade para sentir cheiros ou gostos. A dor relacionada ao tratamento foi coletada por meio de uma escala numérica de dor com valores de 0 a 10. Resultado O nível de dor percebida pelos pacientes durante o tratamento odontológico não apresentou associação significativa com tempo de DP, estágio da DP, comprometimento motor nem ocorrência de depressão. Maior nível de dor foi estatisticamente mais frequente entre aqueles com défice cognitivo e aqueles que relataram a presença de maior número de sintomas sensitivos, sobretudo dormência e queimação. Conclusão A dor ao tratamento odontológico em pacientes com DP está associada aos sintomas não motores desses pacientes, especificamente o défice cognitivo e a presença de sintomas sensitivos.

Abstract Introduction Parkinson's disease (PD) results in unfavorable clinical conditions for oral health and there is no published study on pain during dental treatment in PD patients. Objective To investigate association between clinical characteristics of PD and the intensity of pain due to dental treatments. Material and method A consecutive sample of 70 patients with PD was used, in which 217 invasive dental procedures were performed. PD duration was collected from dental records; PD stage was defined using the Hoehn and Yahr scale; cognitive deficit, using the Mini Mental State Examination; depression, using the Beck Depression Inventory; and motor impairment, using the UPDRS-AVD scale. Patients were asked whether in the last month they felt any numbness, tingling, burning or pain sensation; as well as difficulty in smelling or tasting. Treatment-related pain was collected using a Numerical Pain Scale with values ranging from 0 to 10. Result the level of pain perceived by patients during dental treatment was not significantly associated with PD duration, PD stage, motor impairment or occurrence of depression. The frequency of patients who reported a higher level of pain was statistically higher among those with cognitive impairment and those who reported the presence of a greater number of sensory symptoms, especially numbness and burning. Conclusion Pain related to dental treatment in PD patients is associated with non-motor symptoms of these patients, specifically the cognitive impairment and the presence of sensory symptoms.

Effect of cold vibrator device on pain perception of children aged 6-12 years old undergoing Mantoux Test at Philippine Children's Medical Center out-patient department

@#<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Painful procedures intensify hospital-related stress and anxiety leading to unpleasant experience that can adversely affect procedure outcomes and health seeking behaviors.</p><p><strong>OBJECTIVE:</strong> To determine the effect of a cold vibrator device on pain perception of children aged 6-12 years old during Mantoux Test at the Out-Patient Department of the Philippine Children's Medical Center.</p><p><strong>METHODOLOGY:</strong> This is a single blinded, randomized control trial where one-hundred four (104) subjects were randomly assigned to experimental (54 subjects) and control group (50 subjects) through fishbowl method. The experimental group received the cold vibrator prior to Mantoux test while the control group received the Mantoux test alone. Pre and post procedural heart rate, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation were obtained. The responses were evaluated using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> Pain score was higher in the control group. Wilcoxon Rank-Sum Test showed mean rank of 67.5 with aggregated pain rank of 3645.00 compared to experimental group (with cold vibrator) of 36.3 with aggregated pain rank of 1815.00 with a p value 0.0000000046. There was no significant difference between the physiologic parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation) before and after procedure between the two groups.</p><p><strong> CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION:</strong> The use of the cold vibrator was effective in reducing pain perception. It can be used as an adjunct to mitigate pain for needle-related procedures. Demographic data could also be correlated to the pain scores of the subjects. </p>