Shaunna Siler1, Tami Borneman2, Betty Ferrell3. 1. School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO. 2. Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA. 3. Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA. Electronic address: bferrell@coh.org.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review literature on the relationship of pain, spirituality, and suffering as it relates to the patient with cancer who is experiencing pain. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed articles, textbooks, internet. CONCLUSION: Pain and suffering are distinct and yet closely related in patients with cancer. Oncology nurses are important in assessing a patient's pain, including dimensions of spirituality and suffering. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology nurses are the front line of pain management for patients. This includes recognizing existential distress and suffering and responding to suffering.
OBJECTIVE: To review literature on the relationship of pain, spirituality, and suffering as it relates to the patient with cancer who is experiencing pain. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed articles, textbooks, internet. CONCLUSION:Pain and suffering are distinct and yet closely related in patients with cancer. Oncology nurses are important in assessing a patient's pain, including dimensions of spirituality and suffering. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology nurses are the front line of pain management for patients. This includes recognizing existential distress and suffering and responding to suffering.
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