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Patient Perspective on the Management of Cancer Pain in Spain by Jesús García-Foncillas; Antonio Antón-Torres; Fernando Caballero-Martínez; Francisco J Campos; Margarita Feyjoo; Alfonso Gómez de Liaño; Diana Monge; Carlos Camps is a Health Professions article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Patient Perspective on the Management of Cancer Pain in Spain about?
Pain in cancer is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Breakthrough pain, in particular, severely impacts the quality of life of patients. In this study, we evaluated management and care of pain in Spain from the patient perspective by assessing the experience of 275 patients who had suffered breakthrough pain. Although most patients had suffered moderate-to-severe pain in the last 24 hours, pain relief was achieved in the majority of cases. The body areas with a higher pain intensity was felt varied based on primary cancer. Adherence to treatment was subpar, and patients were moderately concerned about addiction to treatment and adverse events. Doctors did not assess pain in every visit and there is room for improvement in its classification. Education strategies directed toward patients and health care personnel are needed to improve pain assessment, follow-up, and compliance. These could guide shared decision-making and improve communication about cancer pain to improve its care.
Who reads Patient Perspective on the Management of Cancer Pain in Spain?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Health Professions.
- Author
- Jesús García-Foncillas; Antonio Antón-Torres; Fernando Caballero-Martínez; Francisco J Campos; Margarita Feyjoo; Alfonso Gómez de Liaño; Diana Monge; Carlos Camps
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Health Professions (Health Sciences)