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Pain management in home care
L C Magrum1, C Bentzen, S Landmark
1Visiting Nurse Association of Northern Virginia, Fairfax 22030, USA.
Objectives:
To provide an overview of pain management of the cancer patient in the home setting, including assessment, planning and implementation of care and evaluation if interventions.
Data Sources:
Review articles, research studies, and book chapters pertaining to pain management.
Conclusion:
A major concern of cancer patients and caregivers is their ability to control the pain at home. With competent, consistent care, 24-hour access, and working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, nurses can be a decisive force in maintaining patient, comfort, supporting and educating the patient and caregiver at home and preventing rehospitalization for pain control.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
The goal of achieving effective pain control is one of the greatest challenges facing the home, care nurse. Meeting this challenge can decrease patients' suffering and relieve caregivers' stress.