Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2016
Review Multicenter Study Meta AnalysisPrevalence of Neuropathic Pain in Cancer Patients: Pooled Estimates From a Systematic Review of Published Literature and Results From a Survey Conducted in Fifty Italian Palliative Care Centers.
Because of the increasing body of literature on neuropathic cancer pain (NCP), an accurate estimate of its prevalence requires recurring updates. ⋯ The systematic review and the survey suggest that more than one in three patients with cancer pain also experiences NCP.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2016
Review Multicenter Study Meta AnalysisPrevalence of Neuropathic Pain in Cancer Patients: Pooled Estimates From a Systematic Review of Published Literature and Results From a Survey Conducted in Fifty Italian Palliative Care Centers.
Because of the increasing body of literature on neuropathic cancer pain (NCP), an accurate estimate of its prevalence requires recurring updates. ⋯ The systematic review and the survey suggest that more than one in three patients with cancer pain also experiences NCP.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2016
Review Meta AnalysisUpdate on Prevalence of Pain in Patients with Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cancer pain has a severe impact on quality of life and is associated with numerous psychosocial responses. Recent studies suggest that treatment of cancer pain has improved during the last decade. ⋯ Despite increased attention on assessment and management, pain continues to be a prevalent symptom in patients with cancer. In the upcoming decade, we need to overcome barriers toward effective pain treatment and develop and implement interventions to optimally manage pain in patients with cancer.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2016
Review Meta AnalysisUpdate on Prevalence of Pain in Patients with Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cancer pain has a severe impact on quality of life and is associated with numerous psychosocial responses. Recent studies suggest that treatment of cancer pain has improved during the last decade. ⋯ Despite increased attention on assessment and management, pain continues to be a prevalent symptom in patients with cancer. In the upcoming decade, we need to overcome barriers toward effective pain treatment and develop and implement interventions to optimally manage pain in patients with cancer.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2016
ReviewFrom "Breakthrough" to "Episodic" Cancer Pain? A European Association for Palliative Care Research Network Expert Delphi Survey Towards a Common Terminology and Classification of Transient Cancer Pain Exacerbations.
Cancer pain can appear with spikes of higher intensity. Breakthrough cancer pain (BTCP) is the most common term for the transient exacerbations of pain, but the ability of the nomenclature to capture relevant pain variations and give treatment guidance is questionable. ⋯ Significant transient cancer pain exacerbations include more than just BTCP. Patient input and pain classification are important factors for tailoring treatment.