Practice review: Evidence-based and effective management of pain in patients with advanced cancer.

CONCLUSION: Interventions commonly recommended by guidelines are not always supported by a robust evidence base. Research is required to evaluate the efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-convulsants, anti-depressants, corticosteroids, some invasive anaesthetic techniques, complementary therapies and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
PMID: 31980005 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Palliative Medicine - January 23, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Chapman EJ, Edwards Z, Boland JW, Maddocks M, Fettes L, Malia C, Mulvey MR, Bennett MI Tags: Palliat Med Source Type: research