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[Is cancer pain therapy insufficient?].

S Ottesen1, A T Manger, V F Lied

  • 1Anestesiavdelingen, Baerum sykehus.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|May 30, 1992
PubMed
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Cancer pain management has improved with increased morphine use and new administration methods. Hospitals should evaluate and enhance their pain relief programs for better patient rehabilitation and quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Cancer pain is often perceived as inadequately managed.
  • Morphine consumption for cancer pain relief in a hospital setting was analyzed.
  • The study period spanned from 1983 to 1990.

Purpose:

  • To assess the effectiveness of cancer pain relief in a hospital.
  • To examine trends in morphine utilization for cancer pain.
  • To identify areas for improvement in pain management services.

Summary:

  • Morphine use for cancer pain increased significantly (20-fold) between 1983 and 1990.
  • This rise is attributed to increased attention to cancer pain and greater acceptance of morphine.
  • Advancements like continuous subcutaneous infusion and slow-release formulations simplified treatment.

Impact:

  • Improved pain management can lead to earlier patient rehabilitation.
  • Enhanced pain relief programs can significantly improve a patient's quality of life.
  • Hospitals are encouraged to evaluate and reinforce their pain relief strategies.

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