ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2019
Patients with head and neck cancer may need more intensive pain management to maintain daily functioning: a multi-center study.
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- [Effect of morphine pump in prepontine cistern via lumbar approach for intractable head and neck cancer pain].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2025Article
- Qualitative Classification of Late Systemic Symptoms in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.Cancers · 2024Article
- Update on Prevalence of Pain in Patients with Cancer 2022: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.Cancers · 2023Review
- Functional Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.Cancers · 2022Article
- Relationship between prescribed opioids, pain management satisfaction, and pain intensity in oncology outpatients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Orofacial Pain and Snoring/Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Individuals with Head and Neck Cancer: A Critical Review.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2022Review
- Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex Reduces Neuropathic Pain in Mice.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
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- Lactate Transporter Monocarboxylate Transporter 4 Induces Bone Pain in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.International journal of molecular sciences · 2018Article
- Thai Buddhism-Based Mindfulness for Pain Management in Thai Outpatients with Cancer: A Pilot Study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursingArticle
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of pain, pain management, and impact of recent pain on daily functioning in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and patients with other cancers.
methodsThis multi-center survey was conducted by using Brief Pain Inventory questionnaire to evaluate pain status and its impact on daily functioning.
resultsA total of 3289 patients were analyzed including 708 HNC patients and 2581 patients with other cancers. The overall pain prevalence was 69.17%. A higher percentage of HNC patients had recent pain (60.59 vs. 44.01%, P < 0.001), required pain management (86.29 vs. 72.03%, P < 0.001), and used any analgesics (53.81 vs. 34.52%, P < 0.001). HNC patients with pain management had a higher prevalence of recent pain (85.83 vs. 81.14%, P = 0.044) and a slightly lower satisfaction rate (74.00 vs. 79.70%, P = 0.070). Regarding the impact of pain on daily functioning, HNC patients had a lower mean interference score for general activity such as walking, normal work, sleep, and life enjoyment.
conclusionsThe HNC patients may need more intensive pain management to achieve optimal pain control and maintain daily functioning.
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