Joel B Epstein1, Mark M Schubert. 1. Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Interdisciplinary Program in Oral Cancer, Chicago Cancer Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To discuss pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches available to manage pain. DATA SOURCE: Published journal articles, book chapters, clinical experience. CONCLUSION: Pain management requires treatment directed at the various factors involved in the pain experience. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses need to assess pain daily and follow patients closely until mucositis resolves. Management targeted to specific dimensions of pain can improve the effectiveness of pain control.
OBJECTIVE: To discuss pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches available to manage pain. DATA SOURCE: Published journal articles, book chapters, clinical experience. CONCLUSION:Pain management requires treatment directed at the various factors involved in the pain experience. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses need to assess pain daily and follow patients closely until mucositis resolves. Management targeted to specific dimensions of pain can improve the effectiveness of pain control.
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