(172) Factors that Affect Analgesic Prescriptions in African Americans with Cancer Pain

The experience of cancer pain is poorly understood from the perspective of African Americans, who experience higher levels of pain, more pain-related distress, and poorer function than Caucasians. Perceived control over pain has been shown to lead to decreased pain and distress and improved functional status. Perceived control over pain may play a role in the adequacy of prescriptions received by African American patients with cancer pain. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between factors affecting analgesic prescriptions and perceived control over pain in African Americans with cancer pain.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research