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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... elderly . Assessing cancer pain in the eld- erly requires an understanding of the special needs of the elderly because : ( 1 ) pain is the most common symptom of advanced cancer accurate assessment is essential in making an accurate ...
... elderly . Assessing cancer pain in the eld- erly requires an understanding of the special needs of the elderly because : ( 1 ) pain is the most common symptom of advanced cancer accurate assessment is essential in making an accurate ...
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... elderly cancer patients at home , indi- viduals tended to choose nondrug methods on the basis of personal preference.35 In this study , heat and massage were the most popular methods used by patients experi- encing chronic cancer pain ...
... elderly cancer patients at home , indi- viduals tended to choose nondrug methods on the basis of personal preference.35 In this study , heat and massage were the most popular methods used by patients experi- encing chronic cancer pain ...
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... elderly , it is important to remember that these methods usually require higher levels of cognitive func- tion and may not lend themselves to patients with significant cognitive impairment . Also , a clinical psychologist or therapist ...
... elderly , it is important to remember that these methods usually require higher levels of cognitive func- tion and may not lend themselves to patients with significant cognitive impairment . Also , a clinical psychologist or therapist ...
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