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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Page 103
... tient . Oral Clinical experience indicates that most pa- tients can use the oral route throughout most of the course of their illness . Orally adminis- tered doses have a slower onset of action , rela- tively delayed peak time , and a ...
... tient . Oral Clinical experience indicates that most pa- tients can use the oral route throughout most of the course of their illness . Orally adminis- tered doses have a slower onset of action , rela- tively delayed peak time , and a ...
Page 213
... tients ' pain was 70 , whereas the patients them- selves rated the pain at a mean of 45 . Caregivers rated their distress with the pain on the same scale at 78 , indicating severe distress associated with managing pain . The data re ...
... tients ' pain was 70 , whereas the patients them- selves rated the pain at a mean of 45 . Caregivers rated their distress with the pain on the same scale at 78 , indicating severe distress associated with managing pain . The data re ...
Page 338
... tients ' responses to being asked about pain intensity / relief ; ( 2 ) reinforcement about each videotape and ... tients ' treatment goals.31 Systems issues were also identified by these groups and included delays in referrals to pain ...
... tients ' responses to being asked about pain intensity / relief ; ( 2 ) reinforcement about each videotape and ... tients ' treatment goals.31 Systems issues were also identified by these groups and included delays in referrals to pain ...
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