CONTEXT: Breakthrough cancer pain is associated with a high burden of physical, psychological and social problems in quantitative studies. Individual experiences of living with breakthrough pain have not been studied. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to explore the individual experience of living with breakthrough cancer pain using a qualitative methodology. METHODS: In depth semi-structured interviews were conducted in ten patients with breakthrough cancer pain, and a qualitative content analysis was performed. RESULTS: The overarching themes that emerged were daily living, communication with health care professionals and management of breakthrough pain. CONCLUSIONS: Recognising the impact of breakthrough pain and the issues expressed by patients regarding communication and medication gives the clinician a framework for assessment and intervention.
CONTEXT: Breakthrough cancer pain is associated with a high burden of physical, psychological and social problems in quantitative studies. Individual experiences of living with breakthrough pain have not been studied. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to explore the individual experience of living with breakthrough cancer pain using a qualitative methodology. METHODS: In depth semi-structured interviews were conducted in ten patients with breakthrough cancer pain, and a qualitative content analysis was performed. RESULTS: The overarching themes that emerged were daily living, communication with health care professionals and management of breakthrough pain. CONCLUSIONS: Recognising the impact of breakthrough pain and the issues expressed by patients regarding communication and medication gives the clinician a framework for assessment and intervention.
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