Effects of ice massage on neuropathic pain in persons with AIDS
KK Ownby - Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 2006 - Elsevier
Peripheral neuropathic pain is a unique form of chronic pain that afflicts up to 50% of
persons with AIDS. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effects of ice massage
to reduce neuropathic pain and improve sleep quality and to determine the feasibility of a
larger study. A repeated measures design was used. The three treatments consisted of ice
massage, dry-towel massage, and presence. Consecutive sampling was used to select 33
persons with AIDS who had neuropathic pain. Although the results of the study were …
persons with AIDS. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effects of ice massage
to reduce neuropathic pain and improve sleep quality and to determine the feasibility of a
larger study. A repeated measures design was used. The three treatments consisted of ice
massage, dry-towel massage, and presence. Consecutive sampling was used to select 33
persons with AIDS who had neuropathic pain. Although the results of the study were …
