Cancer Pain ManagementDeborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro Grune & Stratton, 1987 - 286 pages |
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Page 139
... complete a VDS , whereas 2 percent were unable to complete the NRS and 11 percent failed to complete the VAS . Failures on the VAS were most common in older patients ( mean = 75.3 years ) as compared to those who completed the VAS ...
... complete a VDS , whereas 2 percent were unable to complete the NRS and 11 percent failed to complete the VAS . Failures on the VAS were most common in older patients ( mean = 75.3 years ) as compared to those who completed the VAS ...
Page 145
... complete review is beyond the scope of this chapter . The Sickness Impact Profile ( SIP ) is a 136 - item instrument that measures functioning . It has had extensive validation , can be completed fairly quickly by patients , and appears ...
... complete review is beyond the scope of this chapter . The Sickness Impact Profile ( SIP ) is a 136 - item instrument that measures functioning . It has had extensive validation , can be completed fairly quickly by patients , and appears ...
Page 212
... complete relief in 29.1 percent ( n = 350 ) of the patients and partial relief in 61.3 percent ( n = 736 ) . There were no significant hemodynamic changes , patients ' airways remained patent , and they could follow directions when ...
... complete relief in 29.1 percent ( n = 350 ) of the patients and partial relief in 61.3 percent ( n = 736 ) . There were no significant hemodynamic changes , patients ' airways remained patent , and they could follow directions when ...
Contents
Prevalence and Profile of Pain | 21 |
Painful Complications of Cancer Diagnosis | 47 |
Issues in Cancer Pain Management | 69 |
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