The effect of cancer pain on quality of life in different ethnic groups: a literature review.

Pain influences the quality of life (QOL) of the majority of people with cancer. The way that pain is perceived and the way it is dealt with is largely influenced by the ethnocultural background of the individuals and families experiencing the pain. This article stresses the need for more research by advanced practice nurses (APN) into ethnocultural influences and the way these influences will affect the care we give and the outcomes of pain management.