Expected and Experienced Pain Levels in Electromyography
Journal Title: Noropsikiyatri Arsivi - Year 2013, Vol 50, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to assess pain using a visual analogue scale (VAS) in patients awaiting an EMG procedure (i.e., expected VAS) and after an EMG procedure (i.e., experienced VAS). Methods: Expected and experienced pain in response to nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle EMG were assessed in 108 patients (61 females, 47 males; mean age 43.2±11.6) using a VAS. Results: No significant correlations were noted between the expected or the experienced VAS in response to EMG and demographic features of the patients. The expected VAS was significantly higher than the experienced VAS in response to needle EMG (p=0.005). The highest VAS level was noted in the expected VAS in response to needle EMG (4.7±2.2). The lowest VAS level was noted in the experienced VAS in response to NCS (3.6±2.5). Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that neither the expected nor the experienced pain associated with EMG exceeded a moderate level. Interestingly, we found that expected pain levels in response to needle EMG were significantly higher than experienced pain levels. Therefore, it may be possible to increase compliance if patients are provided with this information before undergoing electrophysiological procedures. (Archives of Neuropsychiatry 2013; 50: 364-367)
Authors and Affiliations
Pınar YALINAY DİKMEN, Elif Ilgaz AYDINLAR, Geysu Karlıkaya
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP104567
- DOI 10.4274/npa.y6699
- Views 147
- Downloads 0
The Relationship of Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression with Disease Severity and Treatment Modality in Myasthenia Gravis: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Findings about the relationship between psychopathology and severity of myasthenia gravis (MG) seem scarce and conflicting. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of depressive and anxiet...
Mindfulness as a Therapy Method
Mindfulness refers to paying attention to present moment experiences with a non-judgmental attitude and acceptance. This particular way of paying attention to the unfolding of present moment has become recognized as an e...
Parkinson Hastalarında Kognitif Fonksiyonların Nöropsikometrik Testlerle Değerlendirilmesi ve Parkinson Hastalığı Kliniği ile Korelasyonu
Amaç: Çalışmada, Parkinson hastalarında kognitif fonksiyonları nöropsikolojik testlerle değerlendirerek Parkinson kliniği ile korelasyonun gösterilmesi amaçlandı. Yöntemler: Bu çalışmaya Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültes...
Comparison between Camberwell Family Interview and Expressed Emotion Scale in Determining Emotions of Caregivers of Schizophrenic Patients
Introduction: The aim of the study was to compare the Camberwell Family Interview (CFI) and the Expressed Emotion Scale (EES) in determining the level of expressed emotion in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. M...
Klozapin Tedavisini Pimozid ile Güçlendirme Yaklaşımı: Tedaviye Dirençli Bir Şizofreni Olgusu
Tedaviye dirençli şizofreni hastalarında monoterapide tercih edilen klozapin tedavisine % 40-70 oranında yeterli yanıt alınamamaktadır. Bu yüksek oranlarda bildirilen tedavi yanıtsızlığı klinisyenleri klozapini diğer far...