The Experience of Complex Pain Dynamics in Oncology Outpatients: A Longitudinal Qualitative Analysis

Conclusion The results contribute to knowledge about the dynamic nature of cancer patients’ pain experiences over a relatively short period. They suggest the need for a new paradigm for management of pain in cancer patients and raise questions about the interpretation of randomized controlled trial results in the absence of qualitative data. Implications for Practice Frequent assessments and reassessments of pain are needed in cancer patients with the ongoing development of highly individualized self-management strategies. A large repertoire of interventions is needed to effectively manage pain in cancer patients over time.
Source: Cancer Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research