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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In one study , 23 patients who were African American or older or both reported less pain and depression . Another study also found that individuals over age 55 reported less pain intensity , 102 but a third study revealed that the ...
In one study , 23 patients who were African American or older or both reported less pain and depression . Another study also found that individuals over age 55 reported less pain intensity , 102 but a third study revealed that the ...
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Pain Expression The manner in which a person expresses reaction to the pain experience is strongly related to ethnic and cultural background.19 , 66 Zborowski 66 was the first to note ethnic differences in reports and treatment of pain ...
Pain Expression The manner in which a person expresses reaction to the pain experience is strongly related to ethnic and cultural background.19 , 66 Zborowski 66 was the first to note ethnic differences in reports and treatment of pain ...
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147 Patients reported time constraints , transportation difficulties , feeling overwhelmed , debilitation , fatigue , and use of other methods for stress reduction . In this particular report , it should be noted that patients were ...
147 Patients reported time constraints , transportation difficulties , feeling overwhelmed , debilitation , fatigue , and use of other methods for stress reduction . In this particular report , it should be noted that patients were ...
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| Title | Cancer Pain Management Jones and Bartlett series in oncology Nursing Series |
| Authors | Deborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro, Betty Ferrell |
| Editors | Deborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro, Betty Ferrell |
| Edition | 2, illustrated |
| Publisher | Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 1995 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 1 Aug 2008 |
| ISBN | 0867207256, 9780867207255 |
| Length | 380 pages |
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