A 28-year-old female presented with acute abdominal pain three months after Nissen fundoplication surgery. Imaging revealed a diaphragmatic hernia, with an intra-thoracal colon, stomach and spleen. This highlights the importance of considering (incarcerated) diaphragmatic hernia as a potential complication post-Nissen fundoplication and the necessity of prompt diagnosis and surgical management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study aims to explore the meaningful contributions of rehabilitation for participants living with persistent pain.
Materials And Methods: A phenomenological methodology was used. Thirteen purposefully selected participants, who self-identified as substantially improved from persistent pain due to rehabilitation, were interviewed in-depth.
Background: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) concerns a heterogeneous group of rare genetic skin fragility disorders that result in chronic blistering and wounding. EB significantly affects the daily lives of patients, as well as their families. While advances in diagnostics are improving the speed and accuracy of EB diagnosis, little is known about the experiences and needs of parents and patients throughout their diagnostic journey.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Measurement properties of the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) and its various translations and adaptations for specific target groups have been investigated for over 30 years. No systematic review analyzing studies on measurement properties of the WAI has been conducted to date. COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurements INstruments (COSMIN) were developed for conducting high-quality systematic reviews on measurement properties in a transparent and standardized way.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study aimed to explore factors that influence participants' perceptions of the therapeutic alliance with healthcare professionals; their participation in the alliance; and their commitment to treatment in a multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation setting.
Materials And Methods: A qualitative research-design was used and 26 participants in a multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation program were interviewed in-depth.
Results: Initially, participants reported to be satisfied with their healthcare professionals.