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Qian Yang1, Lihua Bao1, Huajuan Zhang1
1Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
|April 26, 2025
Summary
Family caregivers are crucial for managing chronic pain with intrathecal infusion systems (IIS). Addressing their challenges through education and support is vital for effective pain management and improved quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Caregiver Support
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Intrathecal infusion systems (IIS) are widely used for chronic pain.
- Family caregivers play a critical role in the success of IIS treatment.
- Caregiver challenges can negatively impact pain management efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role and challenges of family caregivers in chronic pain management using IIS.
- To identify current interventions and future research directions for caregiver support.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Medline, and Web of Science.
- Synthesis of research findings on caregiver barriers and support strategies.
Main Results:
- Caregivers face barriers including lack of knowledge, technical issues, psychological strain, and inadequate support.
- Interventions focus on education, support networks, technology, and policy reforms.
- Enhancing caregiver capacity is key to improving pain management.
Conclusions:
- Family caregivers are central to effective chronic pain management with IIS.
- Systematic support programs, multidisciplinary models, and technology are needed.
- Further research should focus on optimizing caregiver support and integrating new technologies.
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