Cancer Pain ManagementJones and Bartlett Publishers, 1995 - 380 pages Cancer Pain Management, Second Edition will substantially advance pain education. The unique combination of authors -- an educator, a leading practitioner and administrator, and a research scientist -- provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage in addressing this important aspect of cancer care. The contributors, acknowledged experts in their areas, address a wide scope of issues. Educating health care providers to better assess and manage pain and improve patientsrsquo; and familiesrsquo; coping strategies are primary goals of this book. Developing research-based clinical guidelines and increasing funding for research is also covered. Ethical issues surrounding pain management and health policy implications are also explored. |
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Understanding Family Context Family attitudes and beliefs can influence the child's response to the diagnosis of cancer and to pain . For example , if a family member with cancer died following the onset of excruciating pain , parents ...
Understanding Family Context Family attitudes and beliefs can influence the child's response to the diagnosis of cancer and to pain . For example , if a family member with cancer died following the onset of excruciating pain , parents ...
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Barrier Suggested Action Knowledge and attitudes Pain is expected with aging Stoicism Religiosity ( pain is deserved ) Remind patients and families that pain is not normal with aging Encourage expression of pain Identify religious or ...
Barrier Suggested Action Knowledge and attitudes Pain is expected with aging Stoicism Religiosity ( pain is deserved ) Remind patients and families that pain is not normal with aging Encourage expression of pain Identify religious or ...
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Pritchard AP : Management of cancer pain and nursing attitudes . Cancer Nurs 11 : 203–209 , 1988 25. Itano J , Miller C : Learning needs of oncology nursing society members . Oncol Nurs Forum 17 : 697–703 , 1990 26.
Pritchard AP : Management of cancer pain and nursing attitudes . Cancer Nurs 11 : 203–209 , 1988 25. Itano J , Miller C : Learning needs of oncology nursing society members . Oncol Nurs Forum 17 : 697–703 , 1990 26.
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