European Oncology Nursing Society breakthrough cancer pain guidelines
Abstract
Purpose
The
overall aim of the project was to update and inform nurses of current
best practice based on previously published literature to enable nurses
to assess and manage breakthrough cancer pain (BTCP) and thereby to
provide optimal management of BTCP.
Methods
The EONS
started a project in 2010 by recruiting a working group and a
multidisciplinary advisory board to develop guidelines with the purpose
of helping oncology nurses understand and recognise BTCP.
Results
This
paper presents and overview of the guideline. Key recommendations
include; using an algorithm for assessment of BTCP, individualise
treatment interventions, optimization of analgesia and reassessment of
outcomes of interventions.
Conclusions
By implementing the
EONS guidelines nurses will utilise the latest available knowledge in
clinical practice and the understanding and management of BTCP will
improve assessment and overall management of breakthrough pain in cancer
patients.
Keywords: Breakthrough cancer pain, Assessment, Management, Evidence-based, Guideline
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