ArticleBMC health services research2025
Pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers to cancer pain management: a cross-sectional survey in Chongqing, China.
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- Understanding Barriers to Cancer Pain Management: Insights From Patients and Healthcare Professionals-A Systematic Review.Public health challenges · 2026Review
- Factors associated with cancer pain management behavior among pharmacists: a cross-sectional study based on the COM-B model.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Community pharmacy staff preparedness and challenges in counseling cancer patients and survivors: a study from Saudi Arabia.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- The impact of pharmacist-led medication therapy management on the efficacy of cancer pain control: a pre-post interventional study.Journal of pharmaceutical health care and sciences · 2026Article
- The unheard pain: why patient-related barriers remain the weakest link in cancer pain management.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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backgroundThe role of pharmacists in multidisciplinary cancer pain management teams is increasingly being recognized in Chinese medical practice. However, given the large number of patients, there is still a shortage of pharmacists with the necessary knowledge and skills. This study assessed pharmacists' attitudes and competencies in cancer pain management, identified major barriers in China, and provided evidence for the development of targeted interventions.
methodsA cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among pharmacists in secondary and tertiary hospitals in Chongqing, China, from March 1 to May 30, 2022. The questionnaire comprised four parts: basic information about the respondents, their concepts and attitudes toward cancer pain management, an evaluation of their knowledge of pain management, and subjective assessments of their barriers to cancer pain management.
resultsThe survey was conducted in 35 hospitals. The overall correct response rates for the cancer pain treatment concepts and attitudes test were 87.5% and 88.9% for secondary and tertiary hospitals, respectively, with no significant difference (χ
conclusionsPharmacists' performance on the cancer pain management knowledge test was below expectations. Inadequate education is a significant barrier to effective cancer pain management. To address this challenge, providing specialized training on cancer pain management for pharmacists is crucial.
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