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  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

Pain Intensity and Pain Management of Hospitalized Patients With Cancer: An Opportunity for Improvement

JournalClinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
PublisherOncology Nursing Society
ISSN1092-1095 (Print)
1538-067X (Online)
IssueVolume 17, Number 4 / August 2013
CategoryQuality
Pages365-368
DOI10.1188/13.CJON.365-368
Online DateTuesday, July 30, 2013
Authors
Janine Overcash, PhD, GNP-BC1, Deborah Hanes, MSN, CNS, ARNP, OCN®2, Danette Birkhimer, MSN, CNS, OCN®2, Taletha Askew, MSN, CNS, CCRN2
1College of Nursing
2The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Richard J. Solove Research Institute in Columbus

Abstract

About 73% of patients diagnosed with cancer report poor pain management. 
The purpose of this study was to evaluate pain intensity and the extent to which pain was controlled, and based on the findings, to pose options for improving pain management for hospitalized patients with cancer.

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