Thesis Statement: "In this evaluation essay, I will assess the efficacy of red light therapy in treating various health conditions, exploring its mechanisms of action, clinical evidence, and potential limitations compared to conventional treatments." Secondary Source: Title: "The Effectiveness of Red Light Therapy in Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" Author: Smith, J., & Johnson, A. Journal: Journal of Pain Research. Year: 2020. Review: Smith and Johnson's article, "The Effectiveness of Red Light Therapy in Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," provides a comprehensive overview of the current scientific evidence regarding the efficacy of red light therapy (RLT) in managing pain. The authors meticulously analyze numerous studies and conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the overall effectiveness of RLT. One aspect of the article that I particularly agree with is their emphasis on the need for more high-quality, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to validate the findings and establish RLT as a mainstream treatment modality. As Smith and Johnson rightly point out, while there is promising evidence supporting the use of RLT for pain management, the lack of standardized protocols and inconsistent study designs hinder the conclusive determination of its efficacy. …show more content…
While they briefly mention the importance of considering safety aspects, a more in-depth analysis of possible risks and contraindications would have provided a more balanced view. Additionally, I would have appreciated a deeper exploration of the mechanisms underlying RLT's therapeutic effects, as understanding the physiological pathways involved could strengthen the argument for its
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... to western medications. Moreover, the United States continues to become more multicultural with people moving here from other countries. Therefore, it si our responsibility to be able to not only actively participate in conversations about alternative therapies, but I also believe that we should be able to perform alternative therapies which are in our scope of treatments. In conclusion, I intend to learn more about using TMS with my future clients.
The purpose statement from my articles ( Arnetz et al., Berry at al., and Khadjehturian,) all helped to comprehensively answer both my PICOT and Clinical questions.
... complimentary to other forms of pain management is that which extensively highlights its effectiveness.
Pain is not always curable but effects the life of millions of people. This essay examines the Essence of Care 2010: Benchmarks for the Prevention and Management of Pain (DH, 2010). Particularly reflecting on a practical working knowledge of its implementation and its relevance to nursing practice. It is part of the wider ranging Essence of Care policy, that includes all the latest benchmarks developed since it was first launched in 2001.
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Assessing and managing pain is an inevitable part of nursing and the care of patients. Incomplete relief of pain remains prevalent despite years of research due to barriers such as lack of kn...
...s little information about the possible benefits of the study or the side effects. The side effects proved to be significant (gastrointestinal complains, headache, and an elevation of alanine aminotransferase), while the benefits were minimal. This situation emphasizes the need for a balanced approach when it comes to drug clinical trials.
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The major concepts deduced from the hypothesis fall under three categories: (1) multimodal intervention, (2) attentive care, and (3) patient participation. Multimodal intervention includes the concepts of potent pain medication, pharmacological adjuvants, and non-pharmacological adjuvants. Attentive care relates to the assessment of pain and side effects and intervention along with reassessments. Patient participation includes goal setting and patient education. The resulting outcome of these three categories working together is the balance between analgesia and side effects.
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Pain, which is defined in its widest sense as an emotion which is the opposite of pleasure (White, 2004, p.455), is one of the major symptoms of cancer, affecting a majority of sufferers at some point during their condition (De Conno & Caraceni, 1996, p.8). The World Health Organization (WHO, 2009, online) suggests that relief from pain may be achieved in more than 90 percent of patients; however, Fitzgibbon and Loeser (2010, p.190) stress that pain may often be undertreated, even in the UK. Foley and Abernathy (2008, p.2759) identify numerous barriers to effective pain management, among which are professional barriers such as inadequate knowledge of pain mechanisms, assessment and management strategies.
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In 2017 another study was published, which stated that there has been randomized controlled trials investigating treatment efficacy for most third generation treatments (Feliu-Soler, et al., 2017). It is evident that in a short period, third generation therapies have gone from having questionable effectiveness, to being