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KMID : 0869120130150030099
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기초간호자연과학회지
2013 Volume.15 No. 3 p.99 ~ p.106
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The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Acute Pain and Beta-Endorphins of Needle Biopsy
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Le Ji-Min
Hong Hae-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect on plasma beta endorphin concentration level and the influences on pain score of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) mediation to patients During a prostate needle biopsy.
Methods: TENS was administered to only the experimental group. The electric current was given in high frequency (40-100 pps) and low intensity () from the waiting room stage until the end of the procedure. The average time spent was 35 minutes. Following 10 minutes of retention in the rectum, there was a biopsy. In two groups, the pain score was assessed twice when vas pain penetrated into the rectum, during the needle biopsy. The Beta endorphin concentration level was assessed through blood gathering 2 times in the Nuclear Medicine Labs before and after the test.
Results: There was not much difference in pain levels from both groups when a microscope probe penetrated into the rectum and in the time when tissues were collected. However, the average overall pain level was reduced during those two procedures. The plasma beta endorphin level was increased in the TENS medicated group compared with the unmedicated group after the procedures were completed.
Conclusion: The research indicates that TENS was desirable to be considered as a non-invasive method for controlling pain.
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KEYWORD
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Needle biopsy, Acute pain, Beta-endorphin
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