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MacLennan DS, Mayan M, Kunyk D, Lasiuk G. Incarcerated Men: Pain Experiences Shaped by Altered Independence and Loss of Autonomy. JOURNAL OF FORENSIC NURSING 2024; 20:130-137. [PMID: 38271471 DOI: 10.1097/jfn.0000000000000474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Individuals experiencing pain while incarcerated depend on nurses, security structures, processes, and regulations for relief. PURPOSE The intent of this research was to understand men's experience of pain during incarceration to inform correctional nursing practice. METHOD Interpretive description, co-positioned with relational ethics, guided this study. Twelve incarcerated men participated in a single 1-hour interview that was audio-recorded and transcribed. The resultant text was analyzed for themes. FINDINGS The two main themes were dependence on staff and institutional processes and dependence on oneself and others who were incarcerated. Participants reported a substantial loss in their ability to access pain-relieving medications, products, and services. Unresponsive or delayed pain-relieving interventions from nurses contributed to their sense of indignity, disrespect, and injustice. The participants employed whatever was available, mainly exercise equipment and social support, to manage their pain. DISCUSSION Nurses must engage with incarcerated patients meaningfully to understand and respond to contextual factors that influence their pain experiences. Participants identified loss of autonomy and dependence on nurses as barriers to their pain relief. CONCLUSION Nurse engagement and responsiveness are crucial to altering incarcerated men's perceptions of injustice or helplessness while improving their pain experiences. Nurses must also foster autonomous pain-management approaches that men can use without limitations within correctional settings.
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta
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Macharia JM, Raposa BL, Sipos D, Melczer C, Toth Z, Káposztás Z. The Impact of Palliative Care on Mitigating Pain and Its Associated Effects in Determining Quality of Life among Colon Cancer Outpatients. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2954. [PMID: 37998446 PMCID: PMC10671794 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11222954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Pain continues to be a significant problem for cancer patients, and the impact of a population-based strategy on their experiences is not completely understood. Our study aimed to determine the impact of palliative care on mitigating pain and its associated effects in determining the quality of life (QoL) among colon cancer outpatients. Six collection databases were used to perform a structured systematic review of the available literature, considering all papers published between the year 2000 and February 2023. PRISMA guidelines were adopted in our study, and a total of 9792 papers were evaluated. However, only 126 articles met the inclusion criteria. A precise diagnosis of disruptive colorectal cancer (CRC) pain disorders among patients under palliative care is necessary to mitigate it and its associated effects, enhance health, promote life expectancy, increase therapeutic responsiveness, and decrease comorbidity complications. Physical activities, the use of validated pain assessment tools, remote outpatient education and monitoring, chemotherapeutic pain reduction strategies, music and massage therapies, and bridging social isolation gaps are essential in enhancing QoL. We recommend and place a strong emphasis on the adoption of online training/or coaching programs and the integration of formal and informal palliative care systems for maximum QoL benefits among CRC outpatients.
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- John M. Macharia
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pẻcs, Vörösmarty Str 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Szent Imre Str 14/B, 7400 Kaposvár, Hungary
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- Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary;
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pẻcs, Vörösmarty Str 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Str 4, 7621 Pẻcs, Hungary
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De Clifford-Faugère G, Nguena Nguefack HL, Choinière M, Pagé MG, Blais L, Guénette L, Dorais M, Lacasse A. Trends in Prescription Chronic Pain Medication Use before and during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Québec, Canada: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6493. [PMID: 37569033 PMCID: PMC10419123 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20156493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Canada, a state of health emergency was declared in May 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to assess trends in the use of prescription medication for pain management by people living with chronic pain before and during the first wave of the pandemic. METHODS Participants (n = 177) were adults reporting chronic pain who had completed a web-based questionnaire in 2019 and for whom complete longitudinal private and public insurance prescription claims were available. The monthly prevalence of medication use for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and prescribed cannabinoids was assessed. An interrupted time series analysis was then performed to evaluate if the COVID-19 pandemic had had an impact on trends in pain medication use. RESULTS The beginning of the first wave of the pandemic was associated with the onset of a downward trend in opioid use (p < 0.05); no such association was found regarding NSAIDs. However, point prevalence of opioid use at the beginning (Nov. 2019) and at the end (Mai 2020) of the study period remained somewhat stable (17.0% vs. 16.4%). Regarding prescribed cannabinoids, a gradual increase in use was observed over the entire study period independently from the impact of the first wave of the pandemic (15.3% vs. 22.6%, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION While the occurrence of the first wave did have an impact on opioid use among people living with chronic pain, access to and use of opioids appear to have returned to normal before the end of the first wave of COVID-19.
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- Gwenaëlle De Clifford-Faugère
- Department of Health Sciences, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 5E4, Canada; (G.D.C.-F.); (H.L.N.N.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 5E4, Canada; (G.D.C.-F.); (H.L.N.N.)
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- Research Center of the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (M.C.); (M.G.P.)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Research Center of the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (M.C.); (M.G.P.)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada;
- Axe Santé des Populations et Pratiques Optimales en Santé, Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec—Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada
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- StatSciences Inc., Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, QC J7V 0S2, Canada;
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- Department of Health Sciences, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 5E4, Canada; (G.D.C.-F.); (H.L.N.N.)
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Vahos J, Rojas-Cortés R, Daza D, Osorio-Florez LC, Macías Saint-Gerons D, Pastrana T, Muñoz S, Fitzgerald J, Porrás A, Luciani S, Castro JL. Barriers of Access to Opioid Medicines within the Context of Palliative Care in Latin America: The Perception of Health Professionals. J Palliat Med 2023; 26:199-209. [PMID: 36040320 PMCID: PMC9894602 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Different sets of barriers have been identified to explain the difficulties in the access and availability of opioid analgesics in palliative care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Latin America. Objective: To validate a structured questionnaire for the access to opioid medicines and to investigate the perception of health professionals regarding access barriers to opioid analgesics in 17 countries of the Latin American Region. Design: Survey to identify the domains and barriers of access to opioid medicines according to health professionals, including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists affiliated to institutions that provide palliative care in Latin America between August 2019 and October 2020. Results: We analyzed responses from 426 health professionals. The median age was 44 years old (ranging from 23 to 73 years) with an average experience in palliative care of 10 years (range: 1-35), 71.8% were women, and 49.8% were affiliated to specialized health care facilities of urban areas (94.6%). The main barriers perceived to be extremely relevant by the respondents were "belief that patients can develop addiction" and "financial limitations of patients" for the patient's domain and the "appropriate education, instruction, and training of professionals" for health professional's domain. Conclusions: It is necessary to develop strategies to strengthen less-developed health systems of the region to review legal frameworks, ensure integrated palliative care systems, and deploy multidisciplinary strategies for sensitizing, training, and raising the awareness of patients, caregivers and, particularly, health professionals regarding appropriate prescription and rational use of opioid analgesics.
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- Juanita Vahos
- Department of Pharmacy, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Pan American Health Organization, Washington, DC, USA.,Address correspondence to: Robin Rojas-Cortés, MS, Pan American Health Organization, 525 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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- Pharmaceutical Chemist, MSc Epidemiology, Bogota, Colombia
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- Pan American Health Organization, Washington, DC, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of Valencia, INCLIVA Health Research Institute and CIBERSAM, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Public Health-CIGES, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de la Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Pan American Health Organization, Washington, DC, USA
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The Effect of Remote-Based Monitoring and Education Program on Cancer Pain Management in an Outpatient Pain Clinic. Pain Manag Nurs 2022; 23:742-751. [PMID: 35701331 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2022.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pain is one of the most feared consequences of cancer for patients and their families. Many barriers may hinder optimal pain management. AIM Examine the effect of remote-based monitoring and education program on cancer pain management, patient-related barriers, and level of adherence to pain medication. METHODS A sample of 134 patients was assigned to two groups; 68 in the intervention group and 66 in the control. The intervention group received three educational sessions by telephone. Both groups completed questionnaires at baseline and one month after the initial visit. RESULTS Significant differences were found between the groups in the levels of pain right now (p = .030), pain at its least (p = .016), and in the percentage of achieved pain relief (p = .048). Moreover, the intervention group experienced lower levels of interference with their general activity (p = < .001), mood (p = .011), and normal work (p = .004) post-intervention. The Attitudinal Barriers differences were statistically significant in the total mean (p = < .001), and the subscales of physiological effects (p = < .001), fatalism (p = < .001), communication (p = < .001), harmful effects (p = < .001). Participants in the intervention group exhibited higher adherence levels (p = .001). CONCLUSIONS Patients suffering from cancer-related pain can benefit from remote-based monitoring and education programs to improve pain management outcomes, overcome barriers, and increase adherence. Further research is needed to investigate the different available educational methods and long-term effects.
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Innab A, Alammar K, Alqahtani N, Aldawood F, Kerari A, Alenezi A. The impact of a 12-hour educational program on nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain management: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:250. [PMID: 36071419 PMCID: PMC9454217 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01028-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Proper pain assessment is fundamental to effective pain management. Training nursing staff is critical for improving pain assessment competence and patient clinical outcomes. However, there is a dearth of research examining interventions that can enhance nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward pain management, especially in Saudi Arabia. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured education program on nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards pain management. Methods A quasi-experimental design was used. The study sample included 124 registered nurses working in intensive care or inpatient units in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between March and September 2021 using a knowledge and attitudes survey regarding pain, satisfaction with and self-confidence in learning, and the learning self-efficacy scale for clinical skills. Results Nurses showed moderate levels of knowledge and attitudes regarding pain before (M = 20.3, SD = 4.80) pain management education, which were significantly higher after the intervention (M = 22.2, SD = 5.09, t = 2.87, p < .01). Before the intervention, nurses with a baccalaureate degree had more knowledge and better attitudes regarding pain management than diploma nurses (t = 3.06, p < .01). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups after the intervention (p > .05), indicating that the education was effective in enhancing nurses’ knowledge and attitudes, regardless of nursing education level. Nurses in this study had high mean scores for self-confidence in learning (M = 35.6, SD = 4.68, range = 18–40), self-learning efficacy (M = 52.9, SD = 7.70, range = 25–60), and satisfaction with learning (M = 22.2, SD = 3.24, range: 10–25). Conclusion Regular pain education programs can improve nurses’ knowledge and attitudes. Increasing the breadth and depth of educational courses, alongside appropriate training, competency-based assessment, and pain education programs, is also recommended. Future research should consider the subjectivity and individualized nature of nursing by including patient satisfaction surveys to measure the improvement in nurses’ knowledge and attitudes from the patient perspective.
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- Adnan Innab
- Nursing Administration and Education Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Nursing Administration and Education Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11421, Saudi Arabia
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- Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahad Hospital in Madinah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Aceves A, Crowe RP, Zaidi H, Gill J, Johnson R, Vithalani V, Fairbrother H, Huebinger R. Disparities in Prehospital Non-Traumatic Pain Management. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2022:1-6. [PMID: 35939557 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2022.2107122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION While prior research has identified racial disparities in prehospital analgesia for traumatic pain, little is known about non-traumatic pain. Using a national prehospital dataset, we sought to evaluate for racial and ethnic disparities in analgesia given by EMS for non-traumatic pain. METHODS We analyzed the 2018 and 2019 data from the ESO Data Collaborative, a collection of de-identified prehospital electronic health records from nearly 1,300 participating EMS agencies in the US. We included all transported, adult, non-traumatic encounters with a primary or secondary impression of a pain complaint, and we stratified encounters based on race and ethnicity as recorded by the EMS clinicians. We performed a mixed model analysis, modeling EMS agency as a random intercept and adjusting for age, sex, pain location, level of service, location of incident, and highest pain score. With non-Hispanic White patients as the reference group, we then evaluated the association between race/ethnicity and receiving any pain medication (acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or opioids), receiving opioid pain medication, and receiving pain medication within 20 minutes of EMS arrival. RESULTS We included 1,035,486 patients; 67.5% non-Hispanic White, 26.8% Black, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native patients. 4.7% of patients received pain medications. Compared to White patients (5.1%), Black patients were less likely to receive pain medication (3.3%, aOR 0.7; 95% CI 0.7-0.7) and Hispanics were more likely to receive pain medication (7.6%, aOR 1.5; 95% CI 1.4-1.6). Black patients were also less likely to receive opioids (1.8% for Black v 3.0% for White, aOR 0.7; 95% CI 0.6-0.7), while Hispanic patients were more likely to receive opioids (4.9%, aOR 1.4; 95% CI 1.3-1.5). The odds of receiving pain medication within 20 minutes was lower for Black patients (aOR 0.9; 95% CI 0.8-0.95) but no different for Hispanic patients (aOR 1.0; 95% CI 0.9-1.1), when compared to White patients. CONCLUSION Pain medication administration is uncommon for non-traumatic pain complaints. While Black patients were less likely than White patients to receive pain medications and receive pain medication within 20 minutes, Hispanics were more likely to receive pain medications.
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- Angie Aceves
- McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Department of Emergency Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Department of Emergency Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Department of Emergency Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Department of Emergency Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Office of the Medical Director & MedStar Mobile Healthcare, Metropolitan Area EMS Authority, Fort Worth, TX.,JPS Health Network, Department of Emergency Medicine, Fort Worth, TX
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- McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Department of Emergency Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Department of Emergency Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Bossi P, Antonuzzo A, Armento G, Consoli F, Giuliani J, Giusti R, Lucchesi M, Mirabile A, Palermo L, Scagliarini S. What to Do and What Not to Do in the Management of Cancer Pain: A Physician Survey and Expert Recommendations. Cancer Manag Res 2021; 13:5203-5210. [PMID: 34234563 PMCID: PMC8256821 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s310651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Despite the prevalence of pain among patients with cancer and the availability of pertinent guidelines, the clinical management of oncological pain is decisively insufficient. To address this issue, we evaluated current trends in clinical practice and subsequently generated a list of ten corrective actions—five things to do and five things not to do—for the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of cancer pain. Methods The survey included 18 questions about clinical practice surrounding background pain and breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP). Survey questions were developed by a scientific board of 10 physician experts and communicated via email to an expanded panel of physicians in Italy. Responses were tabulated descriptively for analysis. Results Of 51 invited physicians, 32 (63%) provided complete survey responses. The responses revealed several incongruencies with current guideline recommendations: physicians did not always diagnose or monitor pain using diagnostically validated or disease-specific instruments; frequently based clinical decision-making on time availability or convenience; and pharmacological therapy was often inappropriate (eg, prescribing NSAIDs or corticosteroids for BTcP). The list of corrective actions generated by the scientific board favored a guideline-oriented approach that systematically characterizes oncological pain and implements treatment based on pain characteristics (eg, fast-acting transmucosal opioids for BTcP) and evidence-based recommendations. Conclusion Oncologists require better education and training about the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of oncological pain. Physicians should be aware of current guideline recommendations as well as available pharmacological tools for BTcP.
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- Paolo Bossi
- Department of Medical Oncology, ASST-Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit 1 SSN, Oncology Center, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Unit Department Medical Oncology, Mater Salutis, Hospital, Legnago, Italy
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- Unit Department Medical Oncology, Sant 'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Pneumology Unit - Thoracic Oncology Service, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, San Raffaele University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Unit Department Medical Oncology, IRCCS Giovanni Paolo, Bari, Italy
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Kim K, Rendon I, Starkweather A. Patient and provider perspectives on patient-centered chronic pain management. Pain Manag Nurs 2021; 22:470-477. [PMID: 33744105 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fifty million American adults have chronic pain, and nearly 20 million have high-impact, or disabling, chronic pain, with higher prevalence associated with advancing age. Patient-centered pain management has been cited as a national priority to ensure that patient values and preferences guide clinical decisions. However, explicit, and practical strategies for implementing patient-centered pain management have not been disseminated. AIMS The aim of this study was to elicit perceptions, beliefs, and experiences of patient-centered pain management among adults with chronic pain as well as among providers that could be used to develop recommendations for implementation and evaluation of patient-centered pain management. DESIGN A descriptive qualitative study. SETTINGS/PARTICIPANTS Fourteen adults with chronic pain were recruited from the communities. Besides, five providers caring for patients with chronic pain at an outpatient spine center affiliated to one academic hospital joined this study. METHODS Each focus group lasted about 1 hour, which was recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using Erlingsson and Brysiewicz's content analysis to identify themes and develop recommendations. RESULTS Four overarching themes emerged, including: (1) patient and (2) provider characteristics affecting patient-centered pain management; (3) processes and (4) outcomes of patient-centered pain management. We also visually depicted the determinants, processes, and outcomes of patient-centered pain management among providers and individuals with chronic pain. CONCLUSIONS Patients emphasized their desire for a provider that listens, genuinely cares, and sees them holistically to provide the best individual and tailored care for them. Providers focused on setting realistic expectations, vocalizing the significance of pain education at a young age, and balancing patient satisfaction and opioid prescriptions. While patients can be empowered to self-manage their chronic pain due to patient-centered pain care, provider mental exhaustion and mistrust of providers among patients resulted from suboptimal pain management.
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- Kyounghae Kim
- College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea; Institute of Nursing Research, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea; Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut; Center for Advancement in Managing Pain, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
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- School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut; Center for Advancement in Managing Pain, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
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Lacasse A, Cauvier Charest E, Dault R, Cloutier AM, Choinière M, Blais L, Vanasse A. Validity of Algorithms for Identification of Individuals Suffering from Chronic Noncancer Pain in Administrative Databases: A Systematic Review. PAIN MEDICINE (MALDEN, MASS.) 2020; 21:1825-1839. [PMID: 32142130 PMCID: PMC7553015 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Secondary analysis of health administrative databases is indispensable to enriching our understanding of health trajectories, health care utilization, and real-world risks and benefits of drugs among large populations. OBJECTIVES This systematic review aimed at assessing evidence about the validity of algorithms for the identification of individuals suffering from nonarthritic chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in administrative databases. METHODS Studies reporting measures of diagnostic accuracy of such algorithms and published in English or French were searched in the Medline, Embase, CINAHL, AgeLine, PsycINFO, and Abstracts in Social Gerontology electronic databases without any dates of coverage restrictions up to March 1, 2018. Reference lists of included studies were also screened for additional publications. RESULTS Only six studies focused on commonly studied CNCP conditions and were included in the review. Some algorithms showed a ≥60% combination of sensitivity and specificity values (back pain disorders in general, fibromyalgia, low back pain, migraine, neck/back problems studied together). Only algorithms designed to identify fibromyalgia cases reached a ≥80% combination (without replication of findings in other studies/databases). CONCLUSIONS In summary, the present investigation informs us about the limited amount of literature available to guide and support the use of administrative databases as valid sources of data for research on CNCP. Considering the added value of such data sources, the important research gaps identified in this innovative review provide important directions for future research. The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42018086402).
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- Anaïs Lacasse
- Département des Sciences de la Santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada
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- Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Département d'Anesthésiologie et de Médecine de la Douleur, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CRCHUS), Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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Meissner W, Zaslansky R. A survey of postoperative pain treatments and unmet needs. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2019; 33:269-286. [PMID: 31785713 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2019.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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More than 300 million patients undergo surgery worldwide each year. Pain associated with these procedures is associated with short- and long-term negative sequelae for patients, healthcare providers, and healthcare systems. The following chapter is a review of the reality of postoperative pain management in everyday clinical routine based on survey- and registry-derived data with a focus on care in adults. Between 30% and up to 80% of patients report moderate to severe pain in the days after surgery. Structures, processes, and outcomes vary widely between hospitals and indicate gaps between evidence-based findings and practice. Pain assessment is not effectively implemented in many hospitals and should consider cultural differences. Few data exist on the situation of pain management in low- and middle-income countries, indicating lack of resources and available medication in many of these areas. Certain types of surgery as well as demographic and clinical factors are associated with increased risk of severe postoperative pain.
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- Winfried Meissner
- Dept of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07740 Jena, Germany.
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- Dept of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07740 Jena, Germany
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Singh R, Xie W, Williams J, Vince R, More SS. Discovery of Anticancer Clinical Candidate, Tosedostat, As an Analgesic Agent. ACS Chem Neurosci 2019; 10:4007-4017. [PMID: 31415151 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.9b00230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Tosedostat is an inhibitor of aminopeptidases currently in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of blood-related cancers. In our laboratories, we have discovered that it possesses analgesic properties. Extensive in vivo pharmacological studies for the determination of antinociceptive effects of tosedostat are presented here. These studies have indicated that the observed analgesic effect of tosedostat stems from its action on the peripheral nervous system with minimal contribution from the central nervous system. Additionally, when given in combination with morphine, tosedostat exerts a synergistic analgesic effect resulting in a reduction of effective dosages required to achieve the same analgesic effect. With broad implications in addressing the opioid addiction crisis, these revelations attest to tosedostat being a highly valuable drug candidate with diverse pharmacological functions.
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- Rohit Singh
- Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Ross F Goldberg
- Department of Surgery, Maricopa Integrated Health System, 2601 East Roosevelt Street, Hogan Building, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA; Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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Asthana R, Goodall S, Lau J, Zimmermann C, Diaz PL, Wan AB, Chow E, De Angelis C. Framing of the opioid problem in cancer pain management in Canada. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 26:e410-e413. [PMID: 31285686 DOI: 10.3747/co.26.4517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Two guidelines about opioid use in chronic pain management were published in 2017: the Canadian Guideline for Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain and the European Pain Federation position paper on appropriate opioid use in chronic pain management. Though the target populations for the guidelines are the same, their recommendations differ depending on their purpose. The intent of the Canadian guideline is to reduce the incidence of serious adverse effects. Its goal was therefore to set limits on the use of opioids. In contrast, the European Pain Federation position paper is meant to promote safe and appropriate opioid use for chronic pain. The content of the two guidelines could have unintentional consequences on other populations that receive opioid therapy for symptom management, such as patients with cancer. In this article, we present expert opinion about those chronic pain management guidelines and their impact on patients with cancer diagnoses, especially those with histories of substance use disorder and psychiatric conditions. Though some principles of chronic pain management can be extrapolated, we recommend that guidelines for cancer pain management should be developed using empirical data primarily from patients with cancer who are receiving opioid therapy.
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- R Asthana
- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.,Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.,Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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Toba HA, Samara AM, Zyoud SH. Nurses' knowledge, perceived barriers, and practices regarding cancer pain management: a cross-sectional study from Palestine. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019; 19:167. [PMID: 31122222 PMCID: PMC6533684 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-019-1613-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accurate knowledge and good pain evaluation and documentation practices should be present for efficient pain management. In this study, we aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of nurses relating to the management of cancer pain in Palestine, and to determine the barriers to efficient pain control in cancer patients. METHODS A cross-sectional survey took place at 8 hospitals across Northern West Bank. A convenience sample of 220 Nurses working in governmental and private hospitals in West Bank/Palestine was studied. For that purpose, a questionnaire was developed to assess knowledge, practices, perceived barriers, and delaying processes relating to cancer pain management (CPM). RESULTS In total, 220 questionnaires were completed with a response rate of 88%. Participants' mean age was 30.34 years. Overall, 69.5% worked in governmental hospitals, 26.8% worked in the private sector and the remainder worked in both governmental and private sectors. The correct response rate to questions that assess knowledge relating to cancer pain control was calculated and a mean knowledge score was found to be 5.1 with a standard deviation of 2.1. A relationship between the knowledge score and the sample characteristics was made and showed that males scored significantly higher (p = 0.001) than females with median scores of 6 [4-7] and 5 [3-6] for males and females, respectively. Inadequate pain assessment (76.8%), insufficient knowledge of pain control (70.5%) and strict regulation on opioid use (69.5%) were the most frequently perceived barriers. Nurses reported that they would assess pain on every round and check all items related to pain assessment. Contacting the physician for the prescription of opioids was cited as the main delaying process by 56.4% of participants. CONCLUSIONS This study allowed us to recognise the knowledge deficit and the barriers to effective management. On the other hand, the analysis has shown good pain documentation practices among nurses. Those knowledge deficits demonstrate the need for more education about CPM. The improvement of coordination and communication between physicians and nurses seems to play a crucial role in CPM, as contacting physicians was cited as the most delaying process in CPM by nurses.
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- Haneen A. Toba
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839 Palestine
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839 Palestine
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- Poison Control and Drug Information Center (PCDIC), College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839 Palestine
- Department of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839 Palestine
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Postoperative Patients in Jordan: Pain Prevalence, Characteristics, Beliefs, and Satisfaction. Pain Manag Nurs 2019; 20:239-244. [PMID: 31097373 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2018.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2017] [Revised: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unrelieved postoperative pain contributes to soaring medical costs and poor quality of life. Whilst much has been written about postoperative pain prevalence in the literature, few empirical studies have explored pain care in Middle Eastern countries. AIMS This study aimed to determine pain prevalence, its characteristics, beliefs and satisfaction among postoperative patients in Jordan. DESIGN This is a descriptive survey design. SETTINGS This study was conducted in a 200-bed Jordanian public hospital located in the southern province of Jordan. PARTICIPANTS A convenient sample of 143 surgical patients was selected. METHODS Data were collected by the American Pain Society Patient Outcomes questionnaire, Brief Pain Inventory scale and beliefs towards pain scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. RESULTS Pain prevalence following surgery during the first 24 hours was 87%. The overall Mean of satisfaction of all participants was moderate (66.6%). The analysis found that the greatest interference of pain was with activity (Mean ± SD = 6.27 ± 3.30). The belief "people get addicted to pain medicine easily" was the most common misunderstanding (Mean ± SD = 3.48 ± 1.71). Male participants had worse average pain experience but were more satisfied with pain management than females (ps = .012, .017, respectively). Participants aged 30 or more had better pain management experience and satisfaction than those aged under 30 (p = .021). CONCLUSIONS The study revealed high pain prevalence among surgical patients that remains undertreated. If patients' postoperative environment is to be a "Pain Free Zone", nurses' training programs and the application of various screening tools in the postoperative context taking into account the role of gender and culture are urgently needed.
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Charalambous A, Zorpas M, Cloconi C, Kading Y. Healthcare professionals' perceptions on the use of opioid analgesics for the treatment of cancer-related pain in Cyprus: A mixed-method study. SAGE Open Med 2019; 7:2050312119841823. [PMID: 31057793 PMCID: PMC6452428 DOI: 10.1177/2050312119841823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Objectives: Pain is considered the most common and debilitating symptom reported by
patients affected by cancer, and opioids are at the front line for its
effective management. However, the appropriate use of opioids can be limited
by healthcare professionals’ perceptions on opioids. Therefore, the aim of
this study was to explore their perceptions on the use of opioids
medication. Methods: This was a study of sequential mixed-method design conducted in Cyprus. As
part of the quantitative phase of the study, the Barriers to Opioid
Analgesic Availability Test questionnaire was completed by 73 physicians
randomly selected. In the qualitative phase, 28 healthcare professionals
working in primary and secondary healthcare centers participated in two
focus groups. They were asked to express their perceptions on the use of
opioid analgesics for the treatment of cancer-related pain. Data were
analyzed according to Colaizzis’ seven-stage phenomenological analysis. Results: The quantitative analysis showed that 69.85% of physicians acknowledge
opiophobia as a main barrier to appropriate pain relief but also explicitly
for cancer pain which is not adequately managed (45.19%). In terms of
opioids availability, physicians stated that moderate to severe problems in
opioids availability were mainly caused by their reluctance to prescribe
opioids (49.3%) followed by the laws/regulations in place (41.08%). The
qualitative analysis yielded the following six main themes: inadequate
training of healthcare professionals in the use of opioid analgesics,
inadequate patient/caregivers’ awareness of opioid analgesics, opiophobia in
healthcare professionals, opiophobia of patients/caregivers, poor management
of opioid analgesics by healthcare professionals and patients/caregivers,
and ineffective pain relief with opioids. Conclusions: The lack of appropriate education is a significant barrier to opioids use in
Cyprus. This is compounded by the attitudes and phobias of both healthcare
professionals and the general public. In addition, there are barriers to
opioid availability and unsatisfactory cancer pain relief.
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- Andreas Charalambous
- Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus.,Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- PASYKAF-The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Odenigbo C, Julien N, Benyamina Douma N, Lacasse A. The importance of chronic pain education and awareness amongst occupational safety and health professionals. J Pain Res 2019; 12:1385-1392. [PMID: 31118756 PMCID: PMC6507068 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s202041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Purpose: Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals are often the point of contact for health and safety policies derived in the workplace, and the handling of incidents in their aftermath. As chronic pain affects 20% of people, many pain-awareness campaigns and educational activities target healthcare professionals. However, initiatives directed toward OSH professionals are also important to aid in prevention and rehabilitation efforts. The objective of this study was to describe knowledge and attitudes of OSH students with regard to chronic pain. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted amongst a convenience sample of 88 students enrolled in the distance learning OSH undergraduate certificate program at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (Quebec, Canada). Results: Although 30% of students were already employed within OSH or human resources and 40% reported intervening in cases involving chronic pain in their line of work, 56% of respondents had received no training on chronic pain and its treatment in the past five years. Only 14% chose to take the optional 45 hr course dedicated to pain within the program. OSH students also exhibited poorer knowledge and more negative attitudes toward people suffering from chronic pain when compared to other groups assessed in the province of Quebec, including healthcare professionals, chronic pain patients, and people not suffering from chronic pain (p≤0.0002). Half of the respondents (51.9%) were not aware that chronic pain affects 1 in 5 adults. Conclusion: Our study demonstrates a need for pain education within OSH training programs and through continuing education.
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- Chúk Odenigbo
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Montreal University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Quebec in Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Quebec in Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Quebec in Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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Martorella G, Kostic M, Lacasse A, Schluck G, Abbott L. Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitudes of Emergency Nurses Toward People With Chronic Pain. SAGE Open Nurs 2019; 5:2377960819871805. [PMID: 33415252 PMCID: PMC7774372 DOI: 10.1177/2377960819871805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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More and more people suffering from chronic pain (CP) utilize the emergency department (ED). However, their needs are not properly addressed. Stigmatization toward people with CP can partially explain this gap. Most studies in the ED have been focused on measuring nurses' pain management knowledge in general, not negative attitudes toward CP. Hence, understanding of the determinants of the stigma related to CP is needed. The objectives of this study were to (a) describe the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of ED nurses toward people suffering from CP and (b) identify nurses' characteristics associated with these perceptions. A cross-sectional web-based survey design was conducted using the KnowPain-12 questionnaire and the Chronic Pain Myth Scale. A total of 571 participants from 20 different states across the United States were recruited among whom 482 completed the entire survey. The sample included about one third of the ED nurses suffering from CP. Negative beliefs and attitudes toward people with CP were present in a considerable proportion of participants (up to 64%), even in nurses suffering from CP (up to 47.5%). Nevertheless, our results suggest that higher levels of education and suffering from CP were associated with better beliefs and attitudes toward people with CP. The ED presents an increased risk of stigmatization of people with CP as compared with the general population. Identifying determinants of the stigma associated with CP is crucial, as it will help tailoring awareness and educational campaigns. In addition, CP patients utilizing the ED often have complex needs which are difficult to address in this clinical environment. This situation can contribute to negative beliefs and attitudes. Given the scarcity of specialized care clinics for this population, health-care stakeholders should devise solutions to improve continuity of care in primary care settings and between the latter and ED.
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- Geraldine Martorella
- TMH Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice, College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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- College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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- Laboratoire de recherche en épidémiologie de la douleur chronique, Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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- TMH Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice, College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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- TMH Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice, College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers Toward Pain Management Among Postoperative Patients in Jordan. J Perianesth Nurs 2018; 34:359-367. [PMID: 30293792 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2018.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2018] [Revised: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to measure nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and barriers regarding pain management (PM) of postoperative patients in Jordan. DESIGN A descriptive survey research design was used. METHODS This descriptive study adopted a modified version of the "Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain" tool, administered to 120 nurses working in surgical wards. FINDINGS Nurses had inadequate knowledge of PM, with a mean knowledge score of 63.9%. Knowledge of PM and attitudes toward PM were associated positively with the age of the participant (P = .001), years of experience in the surgical area (P = .026), and academic degree of participants (P = .026). CONCLUSIONS Surgical nurses in this study had low knowledge levels and poor attitudes regarding PM in postoperative patients. Unless identified barriers to PM are seriously addressed, this vital aspect of holistic care will continue to be marginalized.
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Julien N, Lacasse A, Labra O, Asselin H. Review of chronic non-cancer pain research among Aboriginal people in Canada. Int J Qual Health Care 2018; 30:178-185. [PMID: 29346613 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzx195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose Aboriginal people in Canada are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, compared to non-Aboriginal Canadians. The purpose of this review was to determine whether differences exist between the two groups with respect to chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) in order to better inform clinical practice and to identify research gaps. Data sources Four electronic databases were searched for the period of 1990-2015. Study selection Only English and French language original studies that examined CNCP prevalence, assessment tools and beliefs among Aboriginal people in Canada were considered. Data extraction Data extracted included Aboriginal group, geographic location, study setting and pain definition (for prevalence studies only). Results of data synthesis A total of 11 studies matched the selection criteria: 10 reported estimates of chronic pain prevalence among Aboriginal people in Canada, 1 was about a culturally adapted pain assessment tool, and no study was found about CNCP beliefs within Aboriginal people. Conclusion CNCP among Aboriginal people is still a largely unexplored research field. The limited evidence available so far does not allow us to conclude that CNCP affects a higher proportion of Aboriginal than non-Aboriginal people in Canada. However, arthritis, a specific condition associated with chronic pain, is more prevalent in Aboriginal than non-Aboriginal people. Additional research is needed on other CNCP types and conditions. Furthermore, pain assessment tools are not culturally adapted and clinicians should inquire more about the beliefs of Aboriginal patients to make them feel safer and to better target interventions.
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- Nancy Julien
- Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445, boulevard de l'Université, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada J9X 5E4
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- Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445, boulevard de l'Université, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada J9X 5E4
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- Département des sciences du développement humain et social, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445, boulevard de l'Université, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada J9X 5E4
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- École d'études autochtones, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada J9X 5E4.,Chaire de recherche du Canada en foresterie autochtone, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445, boulevard de l'Université, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada J9X 5E4
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Saturno PJ, Ángel-García D, Martínez-Nicolás I, López Soriano F, Escolar Reina MP, Guerrero Díaz MB, Ros Martínez ME, Medina Mirapeix F, Saturno Marcos M. Development and Pilot Test of a New Set of Good Practice Indicators for Chronic Nonmalignant Pain Management. Pain Pract 2018; 19:37-51. [PMID: 29885032 DOI: 10.1111/papr.12715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Revised: 04/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study was designed to address the current relative void of valid measures by developing evidence-based quality indicators for pain management of chronic nonmalignant pain. METHODS We performed a 10-year literature search to identify guidelines and review articles on chronic pain management to identify evidence-based recommendations for the different conditions associated to chronic pain. A complementary search of indicators and indicator-related articles was also performed. Then, we built new indicators or adapted existing ones to cover all the evidence-based recommendations we found. The resulting set was pilot tested for feasibility, reliability (kappa), and usefulness to identify quality problems, using the Lot Quality Acceptance method (α ≤ 0.05 and β ≤ 0.01) for 75% (40% threshold) and 95% (70% threshold) compliance standards, and estimates with binomial exact 95% confidence intervals. We reviewed clinical records from a primary care center, a medium-size hospital (250 beds), and a large hospital (500 beds). RESULTS Forty-six indicators were developed (6 general and 40 condition specific). Thirty-three were feasible in primary care and/or hospitals. Feasible indicators were also reliable (most kappa > 0.7). Regarding compliance, 4 quality indicators obtained compliance levels over 60%, addressing pharmacological treatment, multimodal approach, and appropriate use of neuro-image tests, while 16 obtained compliance scores under 15% (6 with 0% compliance). CONCLUSIONS The created set has tested to be feasible, reliable, and useful, with the capacity to serve as the baseline for developing the necessary strategies to improve the management of chronic nonmalignant pain, by monitoring and evaluating quality of care.
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- Pedro Jesus Saturno
- Center for Evaluation Research and Surveys, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, Department of Physiotherapy, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Reina Sofía University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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Richardson JE, Lee JI, Nirenberg A, Reid MC. The Potential Role for Smartphones Among Older Adults with Chronic Noncancer Pain: A Qualitative Study. PAIN MEDICINE (MALDEN, MASS.) 2018; 19:1132-1139. [PMID: 28108642 PMCID: PMC5998946 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Objective To determine the role that smartphones may play in supporting older adults with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in order to improve pain management in this expanding population. Design Qualitative study. Setting One academically affiliated primary care practice serving older adults with CNCP in New York City. Subjects Thirteen older adults (age 65-85 years) with CNCP on chronic opioid therapy, that is, continuous use of opioids for at least six months. Methods One researcher conducted one-on-one telephone interviews with participants, and two researchers analyzed the transcribed data using descriptive analysis. A nurse and a physician researcher iteratively critiqued and approved the results. Results Participants provided opinions as to the effects that smartphones may have on medication management and communications with their providers. Smartphones can benefit older adults by supporting interactions with the health care system such as more effective scheduling and coordinating prescribing practices with local pharmacies. Participants expressed difficulties with isolation due to CNCP and posited that smartphones could provide a means for social support. Specifically, smartphones should support older adult needs to effectively communicate pain experiences with personal contacts and caregivers, as well as health care providers. Based on these results, we provide suggestions that can inform future smartphone interventions for older adults with CNCP. Conclusion Smartphones that focus on supporting medication management, enhancing communication with providers, and facilitating connectedness within social networks to reduce feelings of isolation may help to improve CNCP outcomes in older adults.
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- Division of Hospital Medicine
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Hunter–Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NewYork
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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Lacasse A, Choinière M, Connelly JA. Knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of the Quebec population toward chronic pain: Where are we now? Can J Pain 2017; 1:151-160. [PMID: 35005351 PMCID: PMC8730576 DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2017.1369849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Background: Many chronic pain (CP) awareness and educational initiatives have been achieved, but it is time to take stock of where we are today. Aims: The aim of this study was to describe and identify determinants of knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of different subgroups of the Quebec population regarding CP and especially toward people suffering from this condition. Methods: A web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2014. Results: A total of 1958 participants responded, among whom 70.9% reported suffering from CP and 14.4% reported being a health care professional (HCP). Almost half of the participants were not aware that the risk of developing CP is increased after undergoing surgery or that CP affects approximately one in five adults. A minority (10.30%) agreed that HCP are well trained in CP treatment. The two most frequent negative beliefs were that people suffering from CP become dependent on their medications as do drug addicts (16.7%) and that consulting a psychologist is useless unless the person with CP is depressed (16.9%). Multiple regression analysis showed that being a woman, being born in Canada, being unemployed, suffering from CP, and being an HCP were predictors of better knowledge and more positive attitudes toward people suffering from CP (all P values < 0.05). Older age and residing in a remote region were associated with poorer knowledge and more negative attitudes. Conclusions: Our results underline the importance of continuing the efforts and the need for more education programs, awareness campaigns, and stigma reduction activities about CP for HCP, patients, and the general public.
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- Anaïs Lacasse
- Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada.,Quebec Pain Research Network (QPRN), Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Quebec Pain Research Network (QPRN), Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.,Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Tour Saint-Antoine, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Département d'anesthésiologie, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada
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Al-Mahrezi A. Towards Effective Pain Management: Breaking the Barriers. Oman Med J 2017; 32:357-358. [PMID: 29026465 PMCID: PMC5632690 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2017.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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- Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi
- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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Urton MS, Rohlik E, Farrell M, Ng W, Woodard EK. Decreasing Opioid Utilization in Rehabilitation Patients Using a Clinical Nurse Specialist Pain Consultant Program. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2017; 98:2491-2497. [PMID: 28668543 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 05/26/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate whether access to a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) with expertise in pain management will result in more rapid decline in opioid use across the rehabilitation hospitalization. DESIGN Retrospective chart review of patients discharged during 6 months prior to and 6 months after introduction of the CNS role. SETTING Not-for-profit 98-bed community inpatient rehabilitation hospital. PARTICIPANTS Two population-based samples of adult, inpatient rehabilitation patients (N=72) with daily opioid use ≥30mg morphine equivalent dose (MED) per day on admission and length of stay ≥24 days. INTERVENTIONS Implementation of a CNS pain consult program. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Change in average daily opioid use (milligrams of MED per day), measured at admission, week 1, week 2, and week 3. RESULTS Linear mixed modeling was used to estimate individual and group average opioid trajectories, including individual patient intercepts (opioid use at admission) and slopes (change in opioid use over time). There was a significant interaction between group and time (b=5.75, t=2.52, P<.01), indicating faster change in opioid use for the CNS group (quadratic slope, -5.91) compared with the no CNS group (quadratic slope, -.16). Quadratic change in the CNS group reflected an initial increase in opioid use from admission to week 1, followed by a steady decline. Conversely, there was virtually no change in the no CNS group. Random effects revealed considerable variability in opioid trajectories across patients. CONCLUSIONS Addition of a CNS pain consultant program to an inpatient rehabilitation hospital supported a distinct pattern of opioid tapering that promoted more rapid titration of daily opioid use across the rehabilitation hospitalization.
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- WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Raleigh, NC
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Lakha SF, Pennefather P, Agboatwala M, Siddique SZ, Badr HE, Mailis-Gagnon A. Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Management Capacity in Karachi. Pain Ther 2017; 6:179-191. [PMID: 28555331 PMCID: PMC5693803 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-017-0072-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) affects people everywhere in the world, but people in developing countries have far less access to therapies that provide relief. There are often missed opportunities to implement these therapies. Karachi shares many characteristics with megacities of the global south and represents Pakistan in the global city league. This review informs readers about the availability of health management and pain services for CNCP in Karachi, and their comparability to those found in other global cities. The literature about CNCP and its management in Karachi and Pakistan is scarce. Nevertheless, some conclusions can be made. In order to inform readers based in other global cities, a brief review of the current health system and pain services in Karachi and Pakistan are discussed together with barriers that impede pain service outputs. The present review employs vignettes to illustrate typical experiences of CNCP patients seeking pain management services in three sectors: public, charitable, and private institutions.
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- S Fatima Lakha
- University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. .,Centre for Study of Pain, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. .,Pain and Wellness Center, Toronto, Canada.
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Centre for Study of Pain, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Centre for Study of Pain, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Pain and Wellness Center, Toronto, Canada
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Dueñas M, Salazar A, Sánchez M, De Sola H, Ojeda B, Failde I. Relationship Between Using Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pain Treatment and Physicians' Training and Attitudes Toward Patients and the Effects on Patient Care. Pain Pract 2017; 18:38-47. [DOI: 10.1111/papr.12579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2016] [Revised: 01/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- María Dueñas
- Salus Infirmorum Faculty of Nursing; University of Cádiz; Cádiz Spain
- Institute of Research and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences of the Province of Cadiz (INiBICA); Cádiz Spain
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- Institute of Research and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences of the Province of Cadiz (INiBICA); Cádiz Spain
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Area; Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy; University of Cádiz; Cádiz Spain
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- Institute of Research and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences of the Province of Cadiz (INiBICA); Cádiz Spain
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Area; Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy; University of Cádiz; Cádiz Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Area; Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy; University of Cádiz; Cádiz Spain
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- Institute of Research and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences of the Province of Cadiz (INiBICA); Cádiz Spain
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Area; Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy; University of Cádiz; Cádiz Spain
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Garcia JBS, Bonilla P, Kraychete DC, Flores FC, Valtolina EDPD, Guerrero C. [Optimizing post-operative pain management in Latin America]. Rev Bras Anestesiol 2017; 67:395-403. [PMID: 28410820 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjan.2016.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Post-operative pain management is a significant problem in clinical practice in Latin America. Insufficient or inappropriate pain management is in large part due to insufficient knowledge, attitudes and education, and poor communications at various levels. In addition, the lack of awareness of the availability and importance of clear policies and guidelines for recording pain intensity, the use of specific analgesics and the proper approach to patient education have led to the consistent under-treatment of pain management in the region. However, these problems are not insurmountable and can be addressed at both the provider and patient level. Robust policies and guidelines can help insure continuity of care and reduce unnecessary variations in practice. The objective of this paper is to call attention to the problems associated with Acute Post-Operative Pain (APOP) and to suggest recommendations for their solutions in Latin America. A group of experts on anesthesiology, surgery and pain developed recommendations that will lead to more efficient and effective pain management. It will be necessary to change the knowledge and behavior of health professionals and patients, and to obtain a commitment of policy makers. Success will depend on a positive attitude and the commitment of each party through the development of policies, programs and the promotion of a more efficient and effective system for the delivery of APOP services as recommended by the authors of this paper. The writing group believes that implementation of these recommendations should significantly enhance efficient and effective post-operative pain management in Latin America.
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- João Batista Santos Garcia
- Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), Departamento de Anestesiologia, Dor e Cuidados Paliativos, São Luís, MA, Brasil.
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- Instituto Oncológico Luis Razetti, Departamento de Medicina Paliativa, Caracas, Venezuela
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Departamento de Anestesiologia e Cirurgia, Bahia, BA, Brasil
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- Hospital Zambrano-Hellion TEC Salud, Departamento de Anestesia/Tratamento da Dor do Instituto de Dor, San Pedro Garza García, México
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- Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe, Departamento de Anestesia - Clínica de Dor, Bogotá, Colômbia
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Conrardy M, Lank P, Cameron KA, McConnell R, Chevrier A, Sears J, Ahlstrom E, Wolf MS, Courtney DM, McCarthy DM. Emergency Department Patient Perspectives on the Risk of Addiction to Prescription Opioids. PAIN MEDICINE 2016; 17:114-21. [PMID: 26332701 DOI: 10.1111/pme.12862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Revised: 06/14/2015] [Accepted: 06/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize emergency department (ED) patients' knowledge and beliefs about the addictive potential of opioids. DESIGN Mixed methods analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial. SETTING Urban academic ED (>88,000 visits). SUBJECTS One hundred and seventy four discharged ED patients prescribed hydrocodone-acetaminophen for acute pain. METHODS The study analyzed data collected from a randomized controlled trial investigating patients' knowledge of opioids. ED patients discharged with hydrocodone-acetaminophen completed an audio-recorded phone interview 4–7 days later. This analysis focuses on responses about addiction. Responses were categorized using content analysis; thematic analysis identified broad themes common across different categories. RESULTS Participants' mean age was 45.5 years (SD, 14.8), 58.6% female, 50.6% white, and the majority had an orthopedic diagnosis (24.1% back pain, 52.3% other injuries). Responses were categorized first based on whether the patient believed that opioids could be addictive (categorized as: yes, 58.7%; no, 19.5%; depends, 17.2%; or do not know, 4.6%), and second based on whether or not the patient discussed his/her own experience with the medication (categorized as: personalized, 35.6%; or not personalized, 64.4%). Cohen's Kappa was 0.84 for all categories. Three themes emerged in the thematic analysis: theme 1) patients expect to “feel” addicted if they are addicted, theme 2) patients fear addiction, and theme 3) side effects affected patient views of addiction. CONCLUSION In this sample, patients had misconceptions about opioid addiction. Some patients did not know opioids could be addictive, others underestimated their personal risk of addiction, and others overtly feared addiction and, therefore, risked inadequate pain management. Despite limited data, we recommend providers discuss opioid addiction with their patients.
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Lacasse A, Connelly JA, Choinière M. The Chronic Pain Myth Scale: Development and Validation of a French-Canadian Instrument Measuring Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitudes of People in the Community towards Chronic Pain. Pain Res Manag 2016; 2016:5940206. [PMID: 27746680 PMCID: PMC5055985 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5940206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2015] [Accepted: 07/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background. In order to better design awareness programs on chronic pain (CP), measurement of knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of people in the community towards this condition is most useful. Objectives. To develop and validate a French-Canadian scale that could be used for this purpose. Methods. Items of the Chronic Pain Myth Scale (CPMS) were developed based on different information sources, reviewed by pain experts, and pretested. The CPMS was administered to 1555 participants among the general Quebec population. Results. The final CPMS contained 26 items allowing the calculation of three subscales scores (knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards people suffering from CP, biopsychosocial impacts of CP, and treatment of CP) which showed adequate internal consistency (α = 0.72-0.82). There were statistically significant differences in subscales scores between participants who reported suffering versus not suffering from CP, reported knowing versus not knowing someone who suffers from CP, and reported being versus not being a healthcare professional, which supports the construct validity of the scale. Conclusions. Our results provide preliminary evidence supporting the psychometric qualities of the use of the CPMS for the measurement of knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards CP among French-speaking individuals of the Quebec general population.
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- Anaïs Lacasse
- Département des Sciences de la Santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada
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- Département des Sciences de la Santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada
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- Département d'Anesthésiologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada
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Bjørnnes AK, Parry M, Lie I, Fagerland MW, Watt-Watson J, Rustøen T, Stubhaug A, Leegaard M. The impact of an educational pain management booklet intervention on postoperative pain control after cardiac surgery. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2016; 16:18-27. [PMID: 26846145 DOI: 10.1177/1474515116631680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Relevant discharge information about the use of analgesic medication and other strategies may help patients to manage their pain more effectively and prevent postoperative persistent pain. AIMS To examine patients' pain characteristics, analgesic intake and the impact of an educational pain management booklet intervention on postoperative pain control after cardiac surgery. Concerns about pain and pain medication prior to surgery will also be described. METHODS From March 2012 to September 2013, 416 participants (23% women) were consecutively enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. The intervention group received usual care plus an educational booklet at discharge with supportive telephone follow-up on postoperative day 10, and the control group received only usual care. The primary outcome was worst pain intensity (The Brief Pain Inventory - Short Form). Data about pain characteristics and analgesic use were collected at 2 weeks and at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months post-surgery. General linear mixed models were used to determine between-group differences over time. RESULTS Twenty-nine percent of participants reported surgically related pain at rest and 9% reported moderate to severe pain at 12 months post-surgery. Many participants had concerns about pain and pain medication, and analgesic intake was insufficient post-discharge. No statistically significant differences between the groups were observed in terms of the outcome measures following surgery. CONCLUSION Postoperative pain and inadequate analgesic use were problems for many participants regardless of group allocation, and the current intervention did not reduce worst pain intensity compared with control. Further examination of supportive follow-up monitoring and/or self-management strategies post-discharge is required.
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- Ann Kristin Bjørnnes
- 1 Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Norway and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- 2 Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Canada
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- 3 Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål/Center for Patient Centered Heart and Lung Research, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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- 4 Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Research Support Services, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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- 2 Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Canada
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- 5 Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Health and society, Department of Nursing Science, University of Oslo, Norway
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- 6 Department of Pain Management and Research, Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- 7 Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Nursing, Norway
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Wioletta MD, Sebastian D, Andrzej B. Perception of barriers to postoperative pain management in elderly patients in Polish hospitals - a multicentre study. J Nurs Manag 2016; 24:1049-1059. [PMID: 27271360 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM The purpose of the paper was to compare the prevalence of barriers to optimum postoperative pain management in elderly patients, observed by nurses in a clinical, provincial and municipal hospital in Poland. BACKGROUND It is currently estimated that the lack of adequate pain management affects 80% of the global population and the phenomenon poses a serious problem in more than 150 countries. METHODS A questionnaire-based study of 1602 nurses working at clinical, provincial and municipal hospitals. RESULTS In the clinical hospitals barriers more often related to a poorly organised systems of care and obstacles in discussing pain management within the team. In provincial and municipal hospitals lack of uninform pain measurement was more evident. CONCLUSIONS Despite the availability of effective pain treatments in hospitals difficulties continue with communication, poorly organised care and limited access to clinical guidelines. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Although there are possibilities of pain relief after surgery, they are still used insufficiently. Postoperative pain management in Poland needs considerable improvement. This study can contribute to the improvement of pain management quality by supporting and developing practical guidelines or management algorithms for nurses, facilitating the effective implementation of new pain management practices.
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- Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, District Health Centre in Malbork, Malbork, Poland
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- Clinical Emergency Department, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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Lacasse A, Bourgault P, Choinière M. Fibromyalgia-related costs and loss of productivity: a substantial societal burden. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:168. [PMID: 27084363 PMCID: PMC4833946 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1027-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed at describing pain-related health care resource use, direct costs, and productivity loss among patients suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). METHODS A cost-of-illness study with a sample of 57 adults having a diagnosis of FMS was conducted in the province of Quebec (Canada). Data regarding FMS-related direct costs and productivity loss from paid and unpaid work over a three-month period were collected using a standardized structured telephone interview protocol. Direct costs were valued in 2009 Canadian dollars using a societal perspective. RESULTS Results showed that average direct costs over a three-month period added up to $951 per patient (SD: $710), which could be translated in a mean annual cost of $3804. The purchase of prescribed medications led to the highest costs (mean: $329, SD: $321), followed by consultations to health care professionals other than physicians (mean: $129, SD: $222) and physicians consultations (mean: $98, SD: $116). Results further showed a high economic burden for patients themselves, aside from costs covered by public or private insurers. Among the subsample of participants who had a paid job (45.6%), an average of 5.6 days (SD: 13.2) were lost due to pain during the past three months. Among those who were not employed (54.4%), an average of 25.1 days in household productivity (SD: 24.8) were lost. CONCLUSIONS FMS is associated with a substantial socioeconomic burden. Further research is clearly needed to improve the management of this type of disorder and make better decisions regarding resource allocation.
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- Anaïs Lacasse
- />Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Québec Canada
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- />Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec Canada
- />École des sciences infirmières, Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec Canada
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- />Département d’anesthésiologie, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec Canada
- />Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Tour Saint-Antoine 850, rue Saint-Denis, Bureau S03-428, Montréal, Québec Canada
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Lakha SF, Pennefather P, Badr HE, Mailis-Gagnon A. Health Services for Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Kuwait: A Case Study Review. Med Princ Pract 2015; 25 Suppl 1:29-42. [PMID: 26595816 PMCID: PMC5588520 DOI: 10.1159/000442526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The experience of chronic pain is universal, yet pain management services delivered by health professionals vary substantially, depending on the context and patient. This review is a part of a series that has examined the issue of chronic non-cancer pain services and management in different global cities. The review is structured as a case study of the availability of management services for people living with chronic non-cancer pain within the context of the Kuwaiti health systems, and the cases are built from evidence in the published literature identified through a comprehensive review process. The evolution of the organizational structure of the public and private health systems in Kuwait is described. These are discussed in terms of their impact on the delivery of comprehensive chronic pain management service by health professionals in Kuwait. This review also includes a description of chronic pain patient personas to highlight expected barriers as well as compliance issues with services likely to be encountered in Kuwait. The case study analysis and persona descriptions illustrate a need to move beyond pain symptom management towards considering the entire person and his/her individual experience of pain such that health care success is judged by enhancement of patient well-being rather than access to services. A road map for improving integrative chronic pain management in Kuwait is discussed.
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- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait
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- University of Toronto, Safat, Kuwait
- Comprehensive Pain Toronto, Krembil Neuroscience Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont., Canada
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Gould HJ, Paul D. Critical appraisal of extended-release hydrocodone for chronic pain: patient considerations. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2015; 11:1635-40. [PMID: 26543371 PMCID: PMC4622415 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s81979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Opioid analgesics are currently the most effective pharmacologic option for the management of both acute and chronic forms of moderate-to-severe pain. Although the "as-needed" use of immediate-release formulations is considered optimum for treating acute, painful episodes of limited duration, the scheduled dosing of extended-release formulations with immediate-release supplementation for breakthrough pain is regarded to be most effective for managing chronic conditions requiring around-the-clock treatment. The recent introduction of extended-release formulations of the opioid analgesic hydrocodone potentially broadened the possibility of providing pain relief for individuals for whom current formulations are either ineffective or not tolerated. However, reaction to the approval of the new formulations has fueled controversy over the general safety and need for opioid medications, in light of their potential for misuse, abuse, diversion, and addiction. Here, we discuss how the approval of extended-release formulations of hydrocodone and the emotionally charged controversy over their release may affect physician prescribing and the care available to patients in need of chronic opioid therapy for the management of pain.
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- Harry J Gould
- Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Neuroscience Center of Excellence, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Center of Excellence for Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Pain Mastery Center of Louisiana, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Neuroscience Center of Excellence, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Center of Excellence for Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Pain Mastery Center of Louisiana, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Hucker T, Winter N, Chou J. Challenges and Advances in Pain Management for the Cancer Patient. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-015-0120-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Lacasse A, Ware MA, Dorais M, Lanctôt H, Choinière M. Is the Quebec provincial administrative database a valid source for research on chronic non-cancer pain? Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2015; 24:980-90. [DOI: 10.1002/pds.3820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Revised: 05/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Anaïs Lacasse
- Département des sciences de la santé; Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue; Rouyn-Noranda Québec Canada
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal; Montréal Québec Canada
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- Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit; McGill University Health Centre; Montréal Québec Canada
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- StatSciences Inc.; Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot Québec Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal; Montréal Québec Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal; Montréal Québec Canada
- Département d'anesthésiologie, Faculté de médecine; Université de Montréal; Montréal Québec Canada
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Atzeni F, Masala IF, Salaffi F, Di Franco M, Casale R, Sarzi-Puttini P. Pain in systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2015; 29:42-52. [PMID: 26266998 DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2015.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The sometimes intense, persistent and disabling pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthritis frequently has a multifactorial, simultaneously central and peripheral origin, and it may be due to currently active inflammation or joint damage and tissue destruction caused by a previous inflammatory condition. The symptoms of inflammatory pain symptoms can be partially relieved by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but many patients continue to experience moderate pain due to alterations in central pain regulation mechanisms, as in the case of the chronic widespread pain (CWP) characterising fibromyalgia. The importance of distinguishing CWP from inflammatory pain is underlined by the fact that drugs such as tumour necrosis factor inhibitors are expensive, and direct costs are higher in patients with concomitant CWP than in those without. The management of pain requires a combination approach that includes pharmacological analgesia, and biological and non-biological treatments because, although joint replacement surgery can significantly improve RA-related pain, it may only be available to patients with the most severe advanced disease.
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- Chair of Rheumatology, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and Pain Rehabilitation Unit (RC), Foundation Salvatore Maugeri IRCCS, Montescano, Italy
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Robinson JP, Dansie EJ, Wilson HD, Rapp S, Turk DC. Attitudes and Beliefs of Working and Work-Disabled People with Chronic Pain Prescribed Long-Term Opioids. PAIN MEDICINE 2015; 16:1311-24. [PMID: 25929427 DOI: 10.1111/pme.12770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Revised: 03/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to gain insight into the apparent contradiction between the perspectives of researchers and policy makers, who have questioned the efficacy and safety of chronic opioid therapy for non-cancer pain patients, and the patients themselves, who often indicate that the therapy has value. SUBJECTS A convenience sample of 54 patients on chronic opioid therapy was studied. METHODS Participants completed a questionnaire specifically designed for the study, and also several standard instruments that addressed functional interference, emotional functioning, and possible misuse of opioids. Their treating physicians rated the participants on the severity of their disability and the success of their opioid therapy. RESULTS Although participants reported significant ongoing pain, they gave positive global ratings to their opioid therapy, and reported little concern about addiction or side effects of opioids. They strongly endorsed the beliefs that opioids helped them control their pain and allowed them to participate in important activities such as work. They expressed the belief that their pain would be severe if they did not have access to opioids, and reported negative experiences with tapering or discontinuing opioids in the past. Work-disabled participants reported higher levels of affective distress, catastrophizing, and functional interference than working participants, and were judged by their physicians to be relatively less successful in managing their pain. CONCLUSION The results of this study suggest several tentative hypotheses about why patients on chronic opioid therapy value opioids, and identified several areas for systematic investigation in the future.
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- James P Robinson
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Outcomes Research, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Center for Pain Research on Impact, Measurement, & Effectiveness (C-PRIME), University of Washington
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Center for Pain Research on Impact, Measurement, & Effectiveness (C-PRIME), University of Washington
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St-Amant H, Ware MA, Julien N, Lacasse A. Prevalence and determinants of cannabinoid prescription for the management of chronic noncancer pain: a postal survey of physicians in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec. CMAJ Open 2015; 3:E251-7. [PMID: 26389104 PMCID: PMC4565172 DOI: 10.9778/cmajo.20140095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies have been conducted to explore physicians' prescription practices and attitudes toward the use of cannabinoids in Canada.We measured the prevalence and identified determinants of cannabinoid prescription for the management of chronic noncancer pain among physicians in southwestern Quebec. METHODS In February 2013, we conducted a postal survey using a modified Dillman method that involved physicians practising in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec. We used multivariate logistic regression models to identify determinants of cannabinoid prescription. RESULTS A total of 166 physicians of 318 practising in the region participated in the survey (response rate 52.2%). The prevalence of cannabinoid prescription was 27.3% (45/165) for any indication and 23.0% (38/165) for the management of chronic noncancer pain; 91.1% (41/45) of the physicians prescribed cannabinoids to 5 or fewer patients. Of the 38 physicians who prescribed cannabinoids for chronic noncancer pain, 35 (92.1%) prescribed nabilone, 7 (18.4%) medical marijuana and 2 (5.3%) nabiximols. The principal determinant of cannabinoid prescription was the physician's level of comfort with prescribing cannabinoids (adjusted odds ratio 1.25, 95% confidence interval 1.01-1.55, per 1-point increase in comfort level measured on 10-point scale). Respondents reported that continuing medical education (CME) activities could increase their comfort level. They also indicated a need for guidelines or algorithms that included cannabinoid use as well as more studies about the efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for the management of chronic noncancer pain. INTERPRETATION We found that cannabinoids were not often prescribed for the management of chronic noncancer pain and that survey respondents were not comfortable with prescribing this drug class. This degree of discomfort could be addressed by CME activities, more effective dissemination of guidelines and more evidence regarding cannabinoid use for the management of chronic noncancer pain.
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- Huguette St-Amant
- Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Que
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- Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Que
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- Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Que
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- Département des sciences de la santé, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Que
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Uprety Y, Lacasse A, Asselin H. Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants from the Canadian Boreal Forest for the Management of Chronic Pain Syndromes. Pain Pract 2015; 16:459-66. [PMID: 25776550 DOI: 10.1111/papr.12284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Revised: 11/12/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Chronic pain is more prevalent in indigenous populations who often prefer traditional remedies over allopathic drugs. Our objective was to investigate the traditional uses of medicinal plants from the Canadian boreal forest for the management of chronic pain syndromes. METHODS We reviewed the most extensive database on medicinal plants used by aboriginal people of the Canadian boreal forest to investigate the plants used in the management of 3 of the most common chronic pain syndromes: arthritis/rheumatism; back pain; and headache/migraine. We also reviewed the pharmacology and phytochemistry literature to investigate concordance with indigenous knowledge. RESULTS A total of 114 medicinal plant species were reported, of which 27 (23.5%) were used to treat more than 1 chronic pain syndrome. Pharmacological or phytochemical evidence to explain plant function as chronic pain remedy was available in the literature for only 38 species (33%), with several species reported to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties effective in treating chronic pain syndromes. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed the potential of boreal plants as alternative and complementary medicines for the treatment of chronic pain syndromes that could be enhanced by further research on efficacy and safety issues.
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- Yadav Uprety
- Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Health Sciences, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada
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Shoqirat N. ‘We are nurses, they are doctors’: Barriers to nurses' roles in pain management following surgery in Jordan. Int J Nurs Pract 2014; 21:200-6. [DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Noordeen Shoqirat
- Fundamental and Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing; Mutah University; Karak Jordan
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Pain is a devastating symptom of cancer that affects the quality of life of patients, families, and caregivers. It is a multidimensional symptom that includes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual components. Despite the development of novel analgesics and updated pain guidelines, cancer pain remains undermanaged, and some patients with moderate to severe pain do not receive adequate pain treatment. Inadequate pain management can be attributed to barriers related to health care professionals, patients, and the health care system. Common professional-related barriers include poor pain assessment, lack of knowledge and skill, and the reluctance of physicians to prescribe opioids. Patient-related barriers include cognitive factors, affective factors, and adherence to analgesic regimens. System-related barriers such as limits on access to opioids and the availability of pain and palliative care specialists present additional challenges, particularly in resource-poor regions. Given the multidimensional nature of cancer pain and the multifaceted barriers involved, effective pain control mandates multidisciplinary interventions from interprofessional teams. Educational interventions for patients and health care professionals may improve the success of pain management.
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- Jung Hye Kwon
- From Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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SUMMARY Opioid use is increasing worldwide leading to an increasing number of opioid-tolerant patients requiring acute pain management after surgery, trauma and acute diseases. Provision of analgesia in opioid-tolerant patients is complex due to the pharmacological effects of long-term opioid exposure, but also due to pre-existing pain states, comorbidities and psychosocial issues. Acute pain management in these patients is governed by the principles of provision of good analgesia, avoidance of withdrawal and organized discharge. Pain relief needs to be achieved by the use of multimodal analgesia, including regional anesthetic techniques and, if needed, opioids in increased doses. Withdrawal is best prevented by ongoing opioid substitution at previously established doses. Discharge planning requires multidisciplinary input and good communication with all healthcare providers involved.
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- Stephan A Schug
- Pharmacology & Anaesthesiology Unit, School of Medicine & Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Australia and Department of Pain Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, UWA Anaesthesia, Level 2, MRF Building G Block, Royal Perth Hospital, GPO Box X2213, Perth WA 6847, Australia
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