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Optimizing cancer pain management in resource-limited settings.

Sam H Ahmedzai¹, Mary Jocylyn Bautista², Kamel Bouzid³

¹National Institute of Health Research Clinical Research Network for Cancer, Leeds, UK.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

|September 23, 2018

Summary

Cancer pain management in resource-limited settings is challenging. This initiative developed practical algorithms and an implementation framework to improve opioid availability and cancer pain management (CPM) for healthcare providers.

Keywords:

Algorithm Analgesic Cancer pain Education Implementation Resource-limited

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Pain Management
Global Health

Background:

Cancer pain management (CPM) faces significant challenges in resource-limited settings due to opioid access issues and lack of practical guidance.
International guidelines are often difficult to implement, highlighting a critical need for tailored solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To bridge clinical practice gaps in CPM within resource-limited environments.
To propose a two-step initiative addressing barriers to effective cancer pain relief.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review and expert consensus meetings informed the development of practical CPM algorithms.
A framework for implementing these algorithms was created, including education, pilot studies, and advocacy.

Main Results:

Evidence-based CPM algorithms were developed for various pain types, including first-line use, breakthrough pain, opioid rotation, and refractory pain.
An educational program focusing on practical application and an advocacy plan to improve analgesic access were proposed.

Conclusions:

The developed algorithms and implementation framework represent a significant multinational effort to optimize CPM in resource-limited settings.
This initiative provides a foundation for improving cancer pain relief where resources are scarce.