title: An algorithmic approach to cancer pain management.
abstract: Pain and symptom management is an important aspect of hospice care. In an attempt to deliver consistent and high-quality interventions in a timely manner algorithms for pain and symptom management were developed. We have used these algorithms for the past 2 years with successful outcomes. Development of the pain and symptom management algorithms has contributed to the development of a standardized plan for symptom management. The algorithms offer the flexibility to respond to individual differences found in our patient population. Working together, physicians, nurses, and pharmacists offer a team approach to patient care.
authors.affiliation: Providence Home Health and Hospice, Providence Yakima Medical Center, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Hudzinski
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003663:Decision Trees; D017051:Hospice Care; D006780:Hospitals, Rural; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics