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Lifetime Pain Management Experiences of Female Breast Cancer Survivors Aged 65+ Years.
Alsbrook, Karen E; Wesmiller, Susan W; Diego, Emilia J; Scott, Paul W; Harpel, Caroline K; Keelan, Erin V; Patzak, Sofie A; Zhang, Yuchen U; Thomas, Teresa Hagan.
Afiliação
  • Alsbrook KE; Department of Nursing, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Electronic address: kealsbrook@mdanderson.org.
  • Wesmiller SW; Department of Health Promotion and Development, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Diego EJ; Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Scott PW; Center for Research and Education, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Harpel CK; School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Keelan EV; School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Patzak SA; School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Zhang YU; School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Thomas TH; Department of Health Promotion and Development, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Pain Manag Nurs ; 2024 Sep 05.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39242233
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Explore factors influencing pain management among female breast cancer survivors aged 65+ years with moderate to severe pain based on a score of 4 or greater on the 0-10 numeric rating scale.

DESIGN:

Qualitative descriptive study.

METHODS:

We interviewed 21 purposefully sampled women aged 65+ years who experienced moderate to severe pain. Researchers coded interview transcripts for factors affecting study participants' pain management experiences.

RESULTS:

Pain management facilitators included patient-centered interactions with care teams and reliance on psychosocial assets. Challenges included ineffective care team interactions and participants' negative perceptions of opioid analgesia. Other factors included pain attributed to cancer treatment, pain management plan adherence, and psychosocial influencers.

CONCLUSIONS:

With regard to this sample, patient-centered communication and pain management education help female breast cancer survivors aged 65+ years manage their pain. Mitigation of opioid stigma and undermanaged painful comorbid conditions could further optimize pain management. Further research on the effects of breast cancer treatment, level of adherence to pain management recommendations, and psychosocial influences on pain management is needed. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Providing contact information for care team members during and after clinic hours facilitates open communication, including timely reporting of new and undertreated pain. Collaborating with the patient and care team on a clear pain management plan and establishing parameters for when to notify the care team empower patients to optimize management of their pain. Verifying patients' understanding of prescribed analgesia and management of side effects and providing education as needed may reduce negative perceptions of opioid analgesia.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Pain Manag Nurs Assunto da revista: ENFERMAGEM / NEUROLOGIA / PSICOFISIOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Pain Manag Nurs Assunto da revista: ENFERMAGEM / NEUROLOGIA / PSICOFISIOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Estados Unidos