title: Pharmacologic pain. Management for cancer patients at home.
abstract: Pain management is one of the most important responsibilities of the home care nurse serving cancer patients. Patients and caregivers often fear uncontrolled pain, and need frequent reassurance that effective pain control can be achieved. This article discusses the etiology and types of cancer pain, pain assessment, pharmacologic pain management interventions, and evaluation of pain management for home care patients.
authors.affiliation: Covenant Home Health Services, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D010147:Pain Measurement
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics