Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2022
Review Meta AnalysisPsychological and non-pharmacologic treatments for pain in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pain is the most fearful symptom in cancer. Although there is a relationship between psychosocial variables and oncologic pain, psychological and non-pharmacological treatments for pain management in cancer patients are not very widespread. ⋯ This study provides insight into psychological interventions which might be applied and contribute to cancer-related pain reduction in adults. Although the results are not completely consistent, they may shed light on psychology applications in the oncology environment.