ArticleEuropean journal of cancer care2022
Unacceptable pain in oncology: The patients' perspective on reasons for absence of pain interventions.
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- The Experience of Social Alienation in Patients with Chronic Cancer-Related Pain: A Qualitative Study.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers to cancer pain management: a cross-sectional survey in Chongqing, China.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- The Prevalence of Pain in Chronic Diseases: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Update on Prevalence of Pain in Patients with Cancer 2022: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.Cancers · 2023Review
- Should oncologists trust cannabinoids?Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023Review
- Unacceptable pain in oncology: The patients' perspective on reasons for absence of pain interventions.European journal of cancer care · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveAround 40% of oncology patients receive inadequate pain treatment. A previous study reported pain interventions for only 70% of patients who reported unacceptable pain at the self-service registration desk. The aim of this study is to gain insight in reasons for the absence of pain intervention among oncology patients who reported unacceptable pain.
methodsIn this mixed methods study, 20 patients visiting the oncology outpatient clinic were selected via patient record assessment and interviewed about their perceived reasons for absence of pain intervention.
resultsThe reasons mentioned by the patients for absence of pain intervention included reluctance of the patient to discuss pain, no treatment preferred by the patient, focus of the physician on treatment of the disease, pain treatment difficult or impossible, and the perception that pain is an inevitable consequence of the cancer treatment. Almost 50% of the patients considered the physician responsible for the absence of pain intervention.
conclusionIn conclusion, a variety of reasons for absence of pain intervention are reported by patients, including patient-related and health professional-related reasons. Improvements can be made by promoting regular discussion of pain during hospital visits and empowerment of patients.
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