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Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience – An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram
Published on: July 7, 2023
Pain and Suffering
Shaunna Siler1, Tami Borneman2, Betty Ferrell2
1School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO.
Objective:
To review literature on the relationship of pain, spirituality, and suffering as it relates to the patient with cancer who is experiencing pain.
Data Sources:
Peer-reviewed articles, textbooks, internet.
Conclusion:
Pain and suffering are distinct and yet closely related in patients with cancer. Oncology nurses are important in assessing a patient's pain, including dimensions of spirituality and suffering.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Oncology nurses are the front line of pain management for patients. This includes recognizing existential distress and suffering and responding to suffering.
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