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Pain management.

C E Driscoll

    Primary Care
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Effective pain management for terminally ill patients involves assessing physical, psychological, and social factors. A multimodal approach, prioritizing non-drug therapies and regular dosing of medications, ensures continuous pain relief and improved quality of life.

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    Area of Science:

    • Palliative Care
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Pain is a significant issue for terminally ill patients, impacting their physical, psychological, and social well-being.
    • Effective pain management is achievable in nearly all terminally ill patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a comprehensive approach to pain management in terminally ill patients.
    • To emphasize the importance of individualized, multimodal pain treatment strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive pain assessment including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual components.
    • Prioritization of non-drug therapies, followed by pharmacotherapy when necessary.
    • Regular dosing of analgesics to prevent breakthrough pain, avoiding PRN (as needed) orders.
    • Titration of medications using a reproducible pain scale to achieve desired effect.

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  • Anticipatory management of side effects like constipation and nausea.

    • Main Results:

    • Individualized treatment plans can be developed once pain causes are identified.
    • Multimodal therapy, including regular drug dosing and non-drug interventions, can provide uninterrupted pain relief.
    • Proper drug management enhances patient independence and minimizes side effects.
    • No patient with terminal cancer should endure the cycle of severe pain.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful pain management in terminal illness requires a holistic, individualized approach.
    • A combination of non-drug therapies, regular pharmacotherapy, and proactive side effect management is crucial.
    • Achieving pain control allows for improved quality of life and patient dignity during end-of-life care.