More time in a community setting: A service evaluation of the impact of intrathecal drug delivery systems on place of care of patients with cancer pain

CONCLUSION: In patients with advanced cancer, the successful establishment of intrathecal analgesia is associated with more time in the community and a lower morphine equivalent daily dose at end of life. The study has low numbers, and the sample was retrospectively selected. Nevertheless, these findings suggest the initial investment of time in an inpatient setting may be beneficial. Further research is required, using larger, prospective studies of patient outcomes in this setting.PMID:37632373 | DOI:10.1177/02692163231191548
Source: Palliative Medicine - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research