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Determining Pain Detection and Tolerance Thresholds Using an Integrated, Multi-Modal Pain Task Battery
Published on: April 14, 2016
Management of symptoms other than pain
Constance Dahlin1, Maureen Lynch, Eytan Szmuilowicz
1Palliative Care Service, Founders 604, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114-2696, USA. cdahlin@partners.org
Abstract:
Symptom management requires an understanding of the likely cause of the symptom in the individual patient, comprehensive assessment, and evidence-based interventions. This article explores the management strategies for common symptoms encountered in palliative care practice. Stomatitis, xerostomia, dysphagia, nausea and vomiting, anorexia, constipation, dyspnea, and fatigue are among the symptoms reviewed.
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