Present situation of pain management for advanced cancer patients in community

VernacularTitle:社区居民晚期癌痛治疗现状的调查分析
Author: Yanhui ZHAI ; Zhanhong GUAN ; Min WEI ; Ying LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Neoplasms; Pain measurement
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2009;8(7):483-484
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Data were collected from 236 patients with advanced ClllllCerB through questionnaire survey,home visit,oncology clinics and counseling service.The data were evaluated and classified according to VAS and NCCN aduh cancer pain practice guidelines.Two hundred and eleven in 236 advancad cancer patients(89.4%)Suffered from Cancer pain,with mild pain in 31,moderate in 83 and severe in 97.One hundred and seventeen patients(49.6%)received therapy for pain relief,among whom 78(66.7%)had complete remission(CR),26(22.2%)partial remission(PR)and 13 cages(11.1%)noremission.The main reason for declining pain relief wag being scared of morphine addiction.