scholarly journals Pain Management and Nursing Approaches in Pediatric Oncology

10.5772/32053 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nejla Canbulat ◽  
Aye Sonay
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Pediatric Oncology

scholarly journals Parent-controlled PCA for Pain Management in Pediatric Oncology

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 416-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doralina L. Anghelescu ◽  
Lane G. Faughnan ◽  
Linda L. Oakes ◽  
Kelley B. Windsor ◽  
Deqing Pei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Pediatric Oncology

scholarly journals Pain Management in Children with Cancer: National Surveys of Practices and Perceptions in Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (B) ◽  
pp. 723-730
Author(s):  
Nisrine Khoubila ◽  
Mounia Bendari ◽  
Sara Benmiloud ◽  
Jamila ElHoudzi ◽  
Khadija Maani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
National Quality ◽  
Information And Communication

AIM: The aim of the study was to improve the quality of pain management in Moroccan pediatric oncology units, the Moroccan Society of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology initiated a national quality improvement project in 2014 with the support of the Lalla Salma Foundation for Prevention and Treatment of Cancer. METHODS: To assess the current situation of pain management in Moroccan pediatric oncology patients, two cross-sectional surveys were conducted, involving patient/parental proxies and health-care providers’. RESULTS: The first survey concerned 108 care providers from five institutions. The second survey covered 155 children with cancer from the five Moroccan pediatric oncology units. Among them, 145 reported suffering from pain, which patients/families attributed to the underlying cancer (n = 85), to procedures and treatment (n = 46), or to both the cancer and procedures/treatment (n = 19). Procedural pain was mainly related to lumbar puncture and bone marrow aspirate. The majority of patients/parents reported that pain negatively impacted their emotional, physical, and social functioning. The majority of parents requested further information and communication about pain management. CONCLUSION: Both health-care providers and families of children with cancer in Morocco report need for pain management improvement, including in institutional and educational practices. This current baseline data have informed the development of our ongoing project including continuing education, training, and practice policies development.

scholarly journals Palliative Care Services in Childhood Cancer in Bangladesh: Current Situation and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 226
Author(s):  
Abu Sadat Mohammad Nurunnabi
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Access To Treatment ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Palliative Care Services

Background: Palliative care is a major priority in childhood cancer care strategy as it provides compassionate support both for the children and their families.Objective: The aim of the present study was to observe the current situation of palliative care services in childhood cancer in Bangladesh and its challenges.Methods: An anonymous survey was done between July and December of 2013 in some specialized pediatric oncology units of different public and private hospitals in Dhaka city of Bangladesh, based on a semi‐structured questionnaire. A total of 300 respondents including physicians, nurses, caregivers, hospital managers who deal with childhood cancer, and parents of children suffering from cancer took part in this survey. Queries addressed are access to treatment, availability of drugs, palliative care, pain management, cost of treatment, quality of care and perceived challenges.Results: Difficulty in access to treatment (86%), out‐of‐pocket payment for oncology therapies (88%), palliative care (91%) were evident. 93% reported that availability of specialized palliative care services, pain management and psychological plus decision‐making support were directly related to income level. Overall, 96% of respondents indicated that palliative care is important for their patients and 79% indicated that they were competent to provide this care; however, only 64% indicated that they had enough time to deliver quality palliative care. Challenges include lack of awareness, less availability of facility, high cost, limited and inefficient manpower, low quality of care, less communication between health professionals and parents/family members of the patient.Conclusion: In Bangladesh, pediatric oncology is usually practiced in resourcestrained oncology units of pediatric divisions in different public hospitals along with few private hospitals. However, this survey confirmed that many of the children lack access to quality palliative care. Effective palliative care requires establishment of more facilities with cancer registry, availability of drugs for therapies and pain management, manpower development, communication with patients and families in decision‐making.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 05 No. 02 April’21 Page: 226-229

scholarly journals Pain Management and Use of Opioids in Pediatric Oncology in India: A Qualitative Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Angelini ◽  
Katherine M. Boydell ◽  
Vicky Breakey ◽  
Purna A. Kurkure ◽  
Marian A. Muckaden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cultural Perceptions ◽  
Poor Access

Purpose Consumption of medical opium for pain relief in India is low, despite the country being one of the main world producers of the substance. We investigated obstacles to opioid use and physician perceptions about optimal pain management in pediatric oncology patients in India. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with oncologists who work in pediatric oncology settings. A mixed sampling strategy was used, including maximum variation and confirmation and disconfirmation of cases, as well as snowball sampling. Key informants were identified. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed by thematic analysis methodology. Results Twenty-three interviews were performed across 20 Indian institutions. The main obstacles identified were lack of financial resources, inadequate education of health care providers on pain management, insufficient human resources (particularly lack of dedicated trained oncology nurses), poor access to opioids, and cultural perceptions about pain. Children from rural areas, treated in public hospitals, and from lower socioeconomic classes appear disadvantaged. A significant equality gap exists between public institutions and private institutions, which provide state-of-the-art treatment. Conclusion The study illuminates the complexity of pain management in pediatric oncology in India, where financial constraints, lack of education, and poor access to opioids play a dominant role, but lack of awareness and cultural perceptions about pain management among health care providers and parents emerged as important contributing factors. Urgent interventions are needed to optimize care in this vulnerable population.

Procedural Pain Management in Pediatric Oncology: A Review of the Literature

1999 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 448-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola M. Conte ◽  
Gary A. Walco ◽  
Cheryl M. Sterling ◽  
Romy G. Engel ◽  
Wendy G. Kuppenheimer
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Procedural Pain ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Alleviating Terminal Pediatric Cancer Pain

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Karen Moody ◽  
Mohammad Baig ◽  
Veronica Carullo
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Pediatric Cancer ◽  
Terminal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Pain Management ◽  
Oncology Practice

Terminal cancer pain remains one of the most distressing aspects of pediatric oncology practice. Opioids are the cornerstone of cancer pain management at end-of-life and fortunately, most pain at end-of-life can be managed successfully. This article presents a practical step-by-step approach to alleviating pediatric terminal cancer pain, which can be delivered across settings.

Pediatric Oncology: The Audiologist’s Role

ASHA Leader ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Gail Padish Clarin
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Oncology
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