Regina M Fink1, Eva Gallagher2. 1. College of Nursing and School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO. Electronic address: regina.fink@ucdenver.edu. 2. Agios Pharmaceuticals; Georgetown University - School of Nursing & Health Studies, Excelsior, MN.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To review the incidence of cancer pain; assessment of acute, chronic, and breakthrough pain; and provide insight on assessment approaches and reliable and valid instruments for clinical and research settings. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, Internet. CONCLUSION: Quality pain management for patients with cancer is dependent on an accurate pain assessment and ongoing reassessment, considering the whole person. Being knowledgeable about evidence-based pain assessment practices is key. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Concentrated efforts to address pain assessment barriers and effectively report pain assessments in diverse populations are warranted, especially in this current health care environment when pain assessment is challenging.
OBJECTIVES: To review the incidence of cancer pain; assessment of acute, chronic, and breakthrough pain; and provide insight on assessment approaches and reliable and valid instruments for clinical and research settings. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, Internet. CONCLUSION: Quality pain management for patients with cancer is dependent on an accurate pain assessment and ongoing reassessment, considering the whole person. Being knowledgeable about evidence-based pain assessment practices is key. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Concentrated efforts to address pain assessment barriers and effectively report pain assessments in diverse populations are warranted, especially in this current health care environment when pain assessment is challenging.
Authors: Alecsandra Gorzo; Andrei Havași; Ștefan Spînu; Adela Oprea; Claudia Burz; Daniel Sur Journal: J Clin Med Date: 2022-08-27 Impact factor: 4.964
Authors: Hester Stoorvogel; Jolanda van Haastregt; Maurice Theunissen; Janna Schoenmaekers; Ann Hoeben; Marieke van den Beuken-van Everdingen Journal: Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) Date: 2022-06-06 Impact factor: 2.328