Implementing an Evidence-Based Functional Pain Assessment Scale in an Adult Inpatient Unit.

Background: The focus on pain assessment using a single, one-dimension pain assessment scale can be problematic. Locally, challenges we faced with this were; a) pain was percieved as not being effectively managed, b) patients with chronic pain were not having their pain adequately controlled, and c) misconceptions and subsequent confusion between health care teams and patients related to what pain intensity scores mean to each individual.

Aims: The purpose of this paper is to describe an evidence-based practice project aiming at improving pain assessment through the implementation of a Functional Pain Scale (FPS) on an adult inpatient cardiothoracic unit.

Surgical Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Ethiopian Women: What Is the Preferred Approach?

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the most effective approach to surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse for Ethiopian women and to characterize this population.

Methods: This is a prospective cohort study of women presenting for prolapse repair. Demographics and assessments of prolapse were obtained preoperatively.

Fishtail on a line technique for capsular tension ring insertion.

Unlabelled: We describe a capsular tension ring (CTR) insertion technique that is a modification of the previously described fishtail technique. A suture line is used to pull the leading eyelet out through the main incision to form the fish configuration. Similar to the fishtail technique, this insertion technique minimizes the risk for zonular damage or a capsule tear because the CTR is not dialed into the capsular bag.