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Author Spotlight: Methodologies and Advancements of Chronic Pain Management Research
Published on: January 5, 2024
Advances in pain management for older patients with cancer
Georges El Hachem1,2, Francisco Oliveira Rocha3,2, Thierry Pepersack3
1Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, University of Balamand, PO Box 166378, Ashrafieh, Beirut 1100 2807, Lebanon.
Abstract:
The population of older patients is growing with a rising prevalence of cancer diagnoses and cancer-related pain syndromes. Older patients are also vulnerable to misleading pain evaluations and under treatment with opioids. Barriers to the effective and safe management of analgesics include pain assessments and the complex management of the best analgesic choice and dose-titration while achieving the fewest side effects. In this review, we will provide an overview of the challenges present in assessment and treatment choices, along with practical tips for routine clinical practice.
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